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Re: [Shop-talk] Epoxy/JB Weld on auto a/c line?

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Epoxy/JB Weld on auto a/c line?
From: <bjshov8@tx.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 16:57:59 -0400
The small piece of metal patch might be a good idea to try.

I suspect the hole is larger than 0.002", but lets just assume that it is 
0.031" which is about 1/32" (still pretty darned small).  At 200 psi that is a 
net pressure on the patch of about 2.5 ounces.



> *JB weld, a small square of beer can and a good hose clamp . . think this
> way:  the pressure may be high but you're dealing with a .002" hole so the
> effective pressure will only be*
> *.002 of high pressure Per Square Inch.  .002ths of 500 PSI is only  about a
> pound!
> *
> *(Ducking for cover)*
> 
> *Tony*
> *
> 
> *
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