Tech/maintenance testing saxophone for leaks

[saxn00b445]

is there a definitive test you can do to tell if your saxophone has leaking pads?

 

[saxn00b445]

i do not have a leak light/wand to put down the neck of the saxophone

 

[PiccoloPirate]

Cigarette paper or leader from cassette tapes, glued to sticks, can be used.
I sacrificed my chopsticks, and had to learn to used a fork. 😜
Tape between pad and rim, close gently at first and feel for tension as you pull it out.
Best to watch a video.
Saw something will a rubber glove on the bell, but that is not great to isolate the leaks

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[teen37]

i do not have a leak light/wand to put down the neck of the saxophone

I read only this week that if you are in a brightly lit room, put your face almost into the bell and cover the rest of the opening with your hand whilst pressing your lowBb key you should be able to see any light leaks through lower bell pads.
Also I looked down the top of the body and you can just about see light coming through the rest of your pads top to bottom once your eyes adjust to see if any light leaks through once pressed.
It sort of gives you an idea if there are any major leaks as it's obvious but a visual chack as @PiccoloPirate mentioned will be more conclusive with pulling ciggy papers through. I was checking mine only yesterday and you can definitely see if there are any problems with a good visual check by pressing each note down and checking any movement in the rods and are the pads sitting flush to tone hole etc.
But I'm definitely no expert, this is just what I've gleaned from folks myself. 😊😉