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Old 11-02-2019, 06:43 PM
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Default Temp change

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About 24 hours ago I pressurized the tank so that the water levels in the 2 tubes had a difference of 22inches. Right now the water level is down to about an inch difference. I didn't measure the room temperature, but it should be about the same.

I have ordered Camco leak detector, we will see what that shows.
1 degree will change the level .4" each side or .8" total. Assuming the temp went down. If it went up, that would be the wrong direction.
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Old 11-02-2019, 06:52 PM
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so why not fill the tank with fuel and keep an eye on it?
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