Water in tubes ??

[Stormy]

I have discovered a small sloshing sound of water in my tubes. Is this common or should I be concerned?

[Scotty]

Originally Posted by Stormy

I have discovered a small sloshing sound of water in my tubes. Is this common or should I be concerned?

My doctor says it's not a problem if you can pass the water without pain . Hope this helps

[Stormy]

Tyhanks for the Irish humor. How about an answer for water in my RIB tubes?

[Hightower]

I'd stick a knife in the bottom and let it all drain out .

On a more serious note: Have you got an air leak? If not try to syphon out the water from the tubes from the valve and re-inflate. The only way you'll get water into your tubes is if there is a leak or if it was introduced though the valve.

[Stormy]

Thanks for the tip. I am unaware of any leaks so perhaps repeated hosing it down resulted in water through the valves.

[Hightower]

Do you always de-flate you tubes then?

[gavin]

It happens when pumping air in the tubes, leave valves out and let it evapourate

[Stormy]

Have had it for 1 year and have not deflated the tubed, should I?

[Hightower]

If I where you, just drain the tubes of water and reinflate. Most tubes over here never get deflated unless you want to carry out some maintenance. I Just alter the pressure from trip to trip. Hot day/Cold day

[nik]

if the tubes have never been deflated, then how did the water get in?