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> From: kelly petew
>To: cnc-list
>Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2013 9:59 AM
>Subject: Stus-List Leaking H2O tank-how to remove failed adhesive
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>My forward tank had [still has] a slow leak at its lowest point where the
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kelly petew wrote:
My forward tank had [still has] a slow leak at its lowest point where
the water line exists.
I used a tube of adhesive [polyurethane, I think, but not sure] in an
attempt to seal it. It appears the adhesive did not bond well with
the tank [polypropylene]
In any event, it'
Your water tank will be polyethylene, not polypropylene, and nothing will
stick to it long-term. Captain Tolley's will certainly not work. Your best
bet is to remove the tank and take it in to a plastics shop and have the
leak heat welded.
To get the residue of the failed repair off, use Anti-Bond
My forward tank had [still has] a slow leak at its lowest point where the water
line exists.
I used a tube of adhesive [polyurethane, I think, but not sure] in an attempt
to seal it. It appears the adhesive did not bond well with the tank
[polypropylene]
In any event, it's a botched job and
