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*After replacing all o-rings withing the spark plug array, the leak rate was still at the unacceptable level of 26mbar/hour. Using the helium leak detector, three large leaks were found at the halogen and noble gas solenoid as well as the vacuum pump solenoid.  
 
*After replacing all o-rings withing the spark plug array, the leak rate was still at the unacceptable level of 26mbar/hour. Using the helium leak detector, three large leaks were found at the halogen and noble gas solenoid as well as the vacuum pump solenoid.  
 
*Once the gas solenoids were tied together and the vacuum solenoid was plugged, the leak rate dropped to 0.1mbar/hour.  
 
*Once the gas solenoids were tied together and the vacuum solenoid was plugged, the leak rate dropped to 0.1mbar/hour.  
*A ballcock valve has been placed inline of the vacuum pump as a cost effective alternative to replacing the vacuum solenoid valve. The order form for said valve can be found here [[media:CCorderForm.doc|Burkert]]
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*A ballcock valve has been placed inline of the vacuum pump as a cost effective alternative to replacing the vacuum solenoid valve. The order form for said valve can be found here [[media:CCorderForm.pdf|Burkert]]
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