Soapy Water Mixture

[jimshoen]

Yes, how do you make soapy water?
Prior to investing in electronic stethoscopes and ultrasonic detectors I would like to master the soapy water.
What is the best combination of soap (type) and water (amount, ratio) to detect those leaks that are detectable by soapy water.
Let the wise cracks fly.

[Petervs]

Just use some out of your gray water tank, it is premixed and free!

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Yes, how do you make soapy water?
Prior to investing in electronic stethoscopes and ultrasonic detectors I would like to master the soapy water.
What is the best combination of soap (type) and water (amount, ratio) to detect those leaks that are detectable by soapy water.
Let the wise cracks fly.

Some use the bubble solution for children to play with. Ask your wife where to get it.

[BrianE]

Jim, And the real answer is............ It doesn't matter much. A few drops or so of dish detergent in a spray bottle will do the job. If you shake it and it makes bubbles you've got enough. You won't think it's doing much until it finds a leak.

[Joe Cannarozzi]

I put at least one shot of dish soap into a squirt bottle of Windex. The more soap the thicker and sticker the bubbles. The mixture stays in place better instead of running off.

[Jim_Scoggins]

Mr. Bubble

[wrongagain]

personally I use gas leak detector in the squirty bottle

http://www.rectorseal.com/index.php?...&product_id=88

[jimshoen]

Here is what I purchased at Toys R Us.
Works OK.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Jim,

You obviously have some serious leaks or you are going to supply all POG members with a lifetime supply of leak detector.

[jimshoen]

Well, for four dollars I figured it was best just to get it done. One of the least expensive things ever acquired for this bus.