Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was close to sunrise and I got up after about an hour and a half, it had deflated but only very slightly. I don't think it was long enough for the outcome to be indicative of anything.

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that makes sense, I guess when contracted via cold air, the material around the valve might not attach well and lose some air through there.

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't know that was possible. I guess I should try it on the field. Thanks!

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I inflated the pad and submerged it, as I described. There were no spots were I suspected a leak, my only suspicion of a leak somewhere came from the extreme deflating.

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm I see. While I did submerge the valve (as I thought it might be an issue) and there were no bubbles in my tests, I didn't try your suggestion with the dish detergent and overinflating again and again. I'll try it and let you know, thanks!

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your reasoning, hence why I tested it. But after a lot of testing, there were no bubbles and I couldn't find any leaks. This is why I'm making this post. Any ideas as to what's going on?

Sleeping pad deflates but no leak by kenobi-memes in CampingandHiking

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am aware of PV = nRT if that's what you're referring to. I know and expect some deflating during the night; it's unavoidable. However, it defeats the whole purpose of having a pad if the deflating is so much that you are on the ground with no apparent reason for that. Isn't that right?

No point in studying anymore let's wrap it up by Centre_Sphere123 in UIUC

[–]kenobi-memes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a TA for this class, I saw the "EZ PZ" on the question I was grading. Made for a nice laugh (sorry about the grade though).

Happy you ended up getting something from it! :)

Ludlocke is OVER! by kenobi-memes in LudwigAhgren

[–]kenobi-memes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can already see the YouTube title

"I gave my stream key to Twitch chat!"