Soft patches are capable of holding ruptures up to what psi?

Soft patches are capable of holding ruptures up to what psi?

• A. Soft patches can hold ruptures at 150 psi or less
• B. Soft patches are used for wiring
• C. Soft patches are rated to 100 psi
• D. Soft patches require heavy equipment

Answer: (A)

Soft patches are a field expedient repair used in damage control to seal ruptures in pressurized systems or hull openings. They’re designed to hold a rupture up to a maximum of 150 psi. This limit reflects their quick-deploy, temporary nature and the need to prevent rapid flooding while a permanent repair is arranged. They’re not intended for electrical wiring repairs, and applying them does not require heavy equipment—it's a lightweight, rapid solution. If pressures exceed 150 psi, a different repair method is required rather than a soft patch.

Soft patches are a field expedient repair used in damage control to seal ruptures in pressurized systems or hull openings. They’re designed to hold a rupture up to a maximum of 150 psi. This limit reflects their quick-deploy, temporary nature and the need to prevent rapid flooding while a permanent repair is arranged. They’re not intended for electrical wiring repairs, and applying them does not require heavy equipment—it's a lightweight, rapid solution. If pressures exceed 150 psi, a different repair method is required rather than a soft patch.