Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] closed water tank repair

06 November 2013

Re: [DIY] closed water tank repair

If you only wish to plug the hole you can use one of the expanding plugs which is a rubber stopper with a bolt through the middle that when tightened expands the rubber very effectively plugging the hole. These are avail from any good plumbing supplier in various sizes. Here is a link that will give you a place to begin.

https://www.google.com/search?q=expanding+plugs&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=int5UoDDEaaOyAHP6YGYBQ&sqi=2&ved=0CIEBELAE&biw=1280&bih=598

Dale in the Flatlands. "Why waste time learning when ignorance is instantaneous."

chtom@aol.com wrote:

the walls are about 1/4" thick, so I don't think threading will work.

---In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, <dalu@...> wrote:

If the tank is thick enough I would try tapping the hold for a 3/8 pipe which has an OD of .675" and carefully threading either a piece of pipe or a pipe plug into the hole.

Dale in the Flatlands. "Why waste time learning when ignorance is instantaneous."
chtom@... wrote:

I cannot get to both sides. The hole is roughly 1/2"

---In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, <dalu@...> wrote:

Most tanks are made of a plastic that glues will not adhere to. Can you get to both sides, and how large is the hole?

Dale in the Flatlands. "Why waste time learning when ignorance is instantaneous."
chtom@... wrote:

I have a closed portable water tank that i need to replace the male fitting on. I am having a difficult time finding a local plastic welder. I have considered taking a male hose fitting and some how gluing it in place. The water stored in the tank is used to water horses.

What type of glue is recommended, or is there another way of repairing this tank?

Tom Condry