Another leak bites the dust!

[P3D Dr. George A. Themelis <fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Tablot sent his Realist for "light leak correction".  This is a
Realist that he got from me.  It had a nasty leak problem.  This is what
led me to collect data and ideas about this problem.

I used the bulb inside the camera trick.  It works great!  Was able to see
the leak without any problem.

Found a new way to fix the leak.  The back has a hinge with a little hook
at the end.  Just bend the hook to make it sharper.  Use a plier.  That's
all it takes.  This will increase the tension and hold the back tighter,
eliminating the leak that almost always is at the point where the back
meets the body by the pick-up spool (focusing wheel side).

Have a new theory about the leak.  It can get worse with time and use
(someone suggested that here).  Maybe the Realist was not leaking when it
first left the factory.

Apologies to Paul and those who got a leaky Realist from me.  Armed with
Greg's leak detection technique and experience on the causes and cures,
I'll make sure that it never happens again!

Regards,  George Themelis

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PS.  I am getting ready to fire a few lists of 3d items.  You know that it
is time to have a 3d sale when checks are bouncing off your 3d account :( 
Everything will be posted here. First come first serve.  No exceptions.


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