Part 16 Build a Putt PuttPop Pop Steam Boat s13leaks

Part 16 is Step 13, taking a tip from automotive people and using pressurized air into the straws to find leaks (bubbles in the water). Patch with epoxy and don't pressure test again until it is hard. Use hot water if you need to speed up the epoxy.

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[whatalamenameaviotss]

this is super frustrating i keep getting leaks i dont know why they keep on coming!! uggghhhhh.

[sciencetoymaker]

@whatalamenameaviotss You asked earlier about using super glue. That's the problem with super glue: it doesn't fill gas and seal the way epoxy does.

Slater

[DracoTommy]

i am using superglue but it is doen't like spread u wipe it so mine has holets near the silver things

[sciencetoymaker]

@DracoTommy I have NOT had success sealing with superglue even when I push it in between the layers of aluminum. Why don't people like epoxy?

Slater

[DracoTommy]

@sciencetoymaker i wish i had epoxy but i don't know

where to get it

[sciencetoymaker]

@DracoTommy Any hardware store, for a few dollars

Slater

[whatalamenameaviotss]

@sciencetoymaker yeah thanks i used epoxy now. it works!

[deatheater97955]

I am so close, Hope this works, my teacher is using it as a science assessment, this is the only way to get an A!

[manoffire11]

I'm at 13, but I don't have epoxy right now. This is really accurate guide to make this boat.

[msachiinmahatevan]

@kiepskipolak i am also in step 15