Leaks in the drysuite

[SERIC]

Help please.
I have some seepage in the suit. I can not understand from where the water enters in it. I took it to the dealer, he have swollen by air but I am told there are no leaks. But I am sure that the water in the drysuit t is not because of perspiration. After 2 to 3 hours, in the bottom of the boot and in the gloves there are the equivalent of 3-4 glasses full of water even when wheather is cold.
I have heard that there are special cards that detect moisture immediately changing color at the exact spot, do you know where are it sold ? I would wrap myself like an Egyptian mummy and after a few minutes to check. Other suggests ? Thanks to all.

 

[synthnut]

This might sound crazy, but if you have a way of pumping air into the suit while wearing it , have someone make a mixture of dish washing detergent and water , and have them brush it on you .....Any leaks will show as bubbles ...... Bubbles that kids use will do the same thing but dishwashing detergent is cheaper and readily available .....I use this solution to check for leaks on gas pipe .....Jim

 

[Micheal_R]

Get into the suit, hook up a tank to the inlet valve, push the button and viola...... instant Michelin man!! :

Fair winds

Micheal

 

[Jason in Enid]

You don't have to be in the suit. Put a pop can (full) in each wrist seal and a 2-litre in the neck seal. Then pressurize the suit and spray it down with soapy water. If you have that much water in your boots, you have a serious leak. Are you sure you are getting negative pressure in the suit and letting water come in the valves?

 

[Cupajo]

Some suits don't have valves.

Seal the wrists with soda cans as mentioned above and fill the suit with water after securing it vertically.

Better still, fill each arm and then the lower body of the suit up to where the arms branch off.

Less weight will have to be dealt with that way and 90+ % of the leaks should be found.

The weight of the water will make any leaks pretty obvious.

Works for waders too.

Since the waders will be very heavy when water filled and it isn't always easy to secure such an awkward weight, it may be better to seal the suit arms and neck as mentioned above with a quart of water inside the suit, then put in enough air pressure to enflate the suit.

Tipping the suit to allow the water to cover the inside should reveal the leak easily.

Some suits are made of thin fabric and in cold water can generate lots of condensation water. Mine will wet my feet and arms, but not with as much water as you mention.

Let us know how you make out.

Good luck.

CJ