And a question about the water tank leak...

[skyguy]

My fresh water tank seems to have developed a small crack in the ABS tank, right near the drain valve.

Any suggestions on repairing this crack??? How about doing the "tape weld" thing???

I see repair kits in the RV stores - with glass mat and epoxy. Will this hold on ABS plastic??

Thanks!!

[Montana_2785]

quote:Originally posted by skyguy

My fresh water tank seems to have developed a small crack in the ABS tank, right near the drain valve.

Any suggestions on repairing this crack??? How about doing the "tape weld" thing???

I see repair kits in the RV stores - with glass mat and epoxy. Will this hold on ABS plastic??

Thanks!!

Al, do a search in this forum for "plastic welding". I made a post two or three weeks ago that included links to information about how to weld plastic. I also have posted a picture of the plastic weld job I did on my grey tank in another thread within the past week.

Eric

[nkwist]

Eric's reapir will problably last longer than mine, but I fixed a very small leak on my gray tank with a skin of Loctite Stik 'n Seal. Just sand the area a little, apply it and let it cure 24 hours. It's a quick and low cost alternative.

[skyguy]

quote:Originally posted by nkwist

Eric's reapir will problably last longer than mine, but I fixed a very small leak on my gray tank with a skin of Loctite Stik 'n Seal. Just sand the area a little, apply it and let it cure 24 hours. It's a quick and low cost alternative.

Norm - where was your leak? Top, bottom?? I got a feeling that there is quite a bit of pressure on this area (very bottom of tank) when the fresh water is full.

Al

[skyguy]

quote:
Al, do a search in this forum for "plastic welding". I made a post two or three weeks ago that included links to information about how to weld plastic. I also have posted a picture of the plastic weld job I did on my grey tank in another thread within the past week.

Eric

Eric - can you give me more info on the welder you got from Harbor Freight?? I'm not able to find it...

Thanks,

[Montana_2785]

quote:Originally posted by skyguy

Eric - can you give me more info on the welder you got from Harbor Freight?? I'm not able to find it...

Thanks,

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41592

Beware that you need an air compressor to use with this. I have a small 2.2CFM compressor that is able to provide the 3-4PSI air stream that it requires. Also, if you get this go ahead and get a package of the extra welding rods as the welder only comes with 2 or 3 each of ABS, PVC, PP.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41602

Eric

[skyguy]

Thanks, Eric

There is a HF store here in Colo Springs - looks like they will be seeing me this weekend

[Montana_2785]

quote:Originally posted by skyguy

Thanks, Eric

There is a HF store here in Colo Springs - looks like they will be seeing me this weekend

That sale price is an on-line price. You should at least print out the web page showing the price. I got bitten by that when I visited the local brick & morter store.... Thankfully, I was able to talk them into giving me the sale price

Eric

[nkwist]

skyguy, my leak was in the radius where the drain valve is located. So far my repair is still holding. Good luck.

Norm

[Montana_1929]

That sale price is an on-line price. You should at least print out the web page showing the price. I got bitten by that when I visited the local brick & morter store.... Thankfully, I was able to talk them into giving me the sale price

Eric


Yea take a copy of the sale add and HF will give you the same deal. They're really good abot that...

Dave