How to check for an air leak?

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Mr. Mom
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How to check for an air leak?

#1 Post by Mr. Mom »

Hey there! Did a search but came up empty-handed.

Just finished a Jack 15 w/out tweets. Coupla questions:
--How do I know if I have an air leak?
--How does one go about checking for an air leak?

I can't believe I'd have one after the over use of adhesive and use of gasket material. But just thought I'd check to be sure.

Thanks in advance!!

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#2 Post by LelandCrooks »

30hz at low power. Listen for a chuffing noise. It will be readily apparent if you have one.
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#3 Post by Mr. Mom »

LelandCrooks wrote:30hz at low power. Listen for a chuffing noise. It will be readily apparent if you have one.
[spl][/spl]

Don't have the technology to produce a 30hz frequency. Something a little less....Ummm, a little less....primitive I could do??

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#4 Post by LelandCrooks »

http://www.natch.co.uk/downloads/SigJenny/SigJenny.html

Run this on your computer. Take the headphone output to just about anything that will provide some amplification, an old stereo for instance. Free!
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#5 Post by Mr. Mom »

Never thought to check on-line for a download!

Thanks!

BTW, Leland: I'm the guy that bought the Jack 15 flat pack from you recently. If this cab does well this weekend then I'll be getting another (with the speaker).

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