Almost certainly LDPE. On 23 March 2013 13:57, D.Drake <d...@rogers.com> wrote:
> I have used polyethylene welding for rental canoes we operate and poly > trash carts > Needless to say they both lead rough lives ! > Once you have identified the plastic and made sure that the filler rods > are compatible you are well on the way . > There are various plastic welding sites that can assist with identifying > the plastic you have . > I have found the best and strongest method to be sinking a SS screen mesh > into the plastic spanning the crack by at least 1 " either side .Once the > mesh is in place simply fill the space with the filler rods . > It is desirable to work both sides of the crack but that is not always > possible . > The kits are cheap (basically a soldering iron with a spoon end ) > > As I said at the start identifying the plastic correctly is key ,if you > get it wrong the filler will almost flake off > > > > > > > > On 23/03/2013 2:37 PM, Don Siddall wrote: > >> My holding tank has a small crack where the cylindrical exit fitting is >> connected to the tank (a polyethylene tank installed post construction >> under the V berth) >> >> Google reveals polyethylene welding kits that may resolve the problem. >> >> I'd appreciate advice on using these, or some other process, to repair >> the leak. >> >> >> Don >> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > -- > D.Drake 73 Jensen Healey C&C 26 > > > ______________________________**_________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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