puncture My kayak (which is used mostly by my ten-yr-old daughter and her friends) now has a puncture in the main air section, ie the length of the kayak. How on earth can I find a tiny hole in that huge area? Does anyone have any bright ideas? I'd hate to have to throw it out just because of one little puncture. puncture My kayak (which is used mostly by my ten-yr-old daughter and her friends) now has a puncture in the main air section, ie the length of the kayak. How on earth can I find a tiny hole in... » Read More puncture My kayak (which is used mostly by my ten-yr-old daughter and her friends) now has a puncture in the main air section, ie the length of the kayak. How on earth can I find a tiny hole in that huge area? Does anyone have any bright ideas? I'd hate to have to throw it out just because of one little puncture. « Show Less
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Bike tire patches didn't work for us. We wound up using bits of pack cloth stuck on with PVC plumbing cement. The repairs were stronger than the rest of the raft. We also found the easiest way for us to find leaks is with a garden sprayer loaded with soapy water (obviously done outdoors) and look for the bubbles. Even slow leaks showed up easily this way.
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Hey, we had a similar problem with an air mattress. We have a pool and inflated it just a little bit and put it under the water and waited for the bubbles to find the hole. You can patch it with a bike tire patch kit. If you don't have a pool, you could just fill up that section in the kayak and try it in the tub.
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The best way is to look for bubbles, inflate it as much as you can and then with a pool or river, or even the hose, look for air coming out. Hope this helps. Kendall in Maui
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It's most likely on the black underside, so you might try squirting some dishwashing liquid on it after inflating it--the air bubbles show up better that way. Then, use some rubbing alcohol to clean the spot before patching it. Good luck!
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I mounted this in a 10ft sit in kayak. In my case it's mounted behind the cockpit and I use it just as a place to my fishing rod when heading to the area I want to fish. I mounted a Scotty adjustable rod holder in front of the cockpit that didn't need a hole or have anything hanging down to hit my legs.
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You need to get the advanced elements pump. It's good, and it inflate the kayak in a few minutes.
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Wow! No idea! I would contact the company, as it suggested that it will last for years. Is there any chance there's a hole or rip in it? Maybe that let air in, but I'm just guessing. I still have the one I purchased, but my dog was only able to use it for a few weeks before she passed. I wish you all the best solving this issue! :)
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Hi Brandon! All of the contents in the grenade are tightly wrapped in a piece of foil inside, to prevent them from being exposed to external elements. You should be fine to use this while kayaking (though they have not been tested to withstand extreme, repeated saturation...so keep that in mind). If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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I just watch the video one replier sent you. In the video it looks like it uses the wrong end of the handle tube in the jack or it is not the same as mine. The part with the foam on the handle is the one to in insert into the jack. The foam is to prevent damage to the vehicle if it was to come into contact. Not sure what he is doing. LOL I have know way of sending you a pic on here or I would. sorry.
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We did not have this issue or have to puncture anything - we simply removed the sprayer portion, filled with water, replaced the sprayer part and used. You may have received a defective bottle?
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Don't make your own hole! There is a hole, just look closer for it. If you can't find it, yours might be defective.
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I've gone down the river several times with this tube and I have only had it get a small puncture once. We always bring duct tape for some emergency repairs just in case. I have a video of the double tube, river run ii, which is made by the same company. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz7m8T-I1wE&feature=youtube_gdata_player You can compare if you like.
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Day 1: We ran into some bushes and I got a hole in a one back rest. Then it popped when I inflated it w/ gas station style air pump :(. I kept checking it so I wouldn't over inflate it and pop it...but it happened anyway. I highly recommend buying a portable inflated/deflater. I got a Coleman & it worked great w/ this inner tube & it won't pop it. Make sure you have 2 oars to stear to avoid bushes...
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I have an inflatable Kayak that is 15 ft. long.. I took a piece of conduit and had it bend like a hook slightly smaller than my pontune (I can't spell) so when when inflated it would hold it in place. The cable for the transducer was fed inside the conduit up throgh the hook then to the battery, it works for me...
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Mark, I mounted my transducer inside the hull of a kayak. There are many good resources on U Tube explaining this method. You just have to make sure there are no air bubbles in the adhesive.
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I had air loss with a new one. After I seal it the air escapes from the top. Couldn't find the hole, but the air is escaping. I have another TBS tha does not leaks air.
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It should be in the directions. Top hoop, over the kayak, fasten to the bottom hoop.
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I've used slime tubes for months after the first puncture. In fact, my kids bikes (24" mtn bikes) have had more punctures than I could count before having to replace the tube. The key is to always have an extra tube with you so you don't get stuck.
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Yes, you puncture it. Be careful if it is warm, though, and use a screwdriver and hammer or something akin to that. Hold it away as it may be under pressure.
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No puncture marks should be present.. If you haven't removed the inner paper seal, I'd take pictures and send it back to Amazon for a replacement.