Cost of a leak-test for a euphonium
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michael_glenn
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Re: Cost of a leak-test for a euphonium
You could do an at home cleaning with a QHR, but leave the slide in and see where water is coming out.
Michael Ebie
PhD Music Theory (ABD) — University of Cincinnati CCM
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PhD Music Theory (ABD) — University of Cincinnati CCM
MM Music Theory — Michigan State University
MM Tuba Performance — Michigan State University
BM Brass Performance — University of Akron
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Rick F
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Re: Cost of a leak-test for a euphonium
Another way to do a leak test at home is to take a roll of paper towels and put them in a plastic bag (garbage bag or shopping bag) and shove it down the bell. Then blow into the lead-pipe to see where or if the horn is leaking. Cost = 0$.
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YEP-641S (recently sold), DE mpc (102 rim; I-cup; I-9 shank)
Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches:
"Always play with a good tone, never louder than lovely, never softer than supported." - author unknown.
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Ben
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Re: Cost of a leak-test for a euphonium
I use a rubber ball in the bell, and fill an appropriately sized tub with water while blowing down the leadpipe... Works well.
Ben Vokits
NYC/Philly area Freelancer
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NYC/Philly area Freelancer
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bort
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Re: Cost of a leak-test for a euphonium
Whoa...Rick F wrote:Another way to do a leak test at home is to take a roll of paper towels and put them in a plastic bag (garbage bag or shopping bag) and shove it down the bell. Then blow into the lead-pipe to see where or if the horn is leaking. Cost = 0$.
...free paper towels!
