Poly Welding / Repair Cost
Background: Found that my new (to me) TT's water tank had a leak at the tank drain. I was hoping it was just a loose fitting but closer inspection revealed a crack in the welded-in fitting that the drain valve threads into.
I pulled the tank figuring I'd just replace it (it needs a good cleaning/sanitizing) but it's not a common shape and I've not had any luck sourcing a replacement (60" wide X 36" long X 4-1/2" tall). Since I wasn't having any luck finding a replacement I figured I'd look into having the crack welded. Found a company out here (SWFL) that specializes in such repairs and got a quote. I was surprised to see that he wants $229 ("plus tax"?). This seems high to me for a crack that's only about an inch or so long and runs about 1/4 to 1/3 the way around the fitting.
Am I wrong here or is that the going rate for such work? I'm looking for more quotes, just haven't found anyone close to me that does it so far.
I pulled the tank figuring I'd just replace it (it needs a good cleaning/sanitizing) but it's not a common shape and I've not had any luck sourcing a replacement (60" wide X 36" long X 4-1/2" tall). Since I wasn't having any luck finding a replacement I figured I'd look into having the crack welded. Found a company out here (SWFL) that specializes in such repairs and got a quote. I was surprised to see that he wants $229 ("plus tax"?). This seems high to me for a crack that's only about an inch or so long and runs about 1/4 to 1/3 the way around the fitting.
Am I wrong here or is that the going rate for such work? I'm looking for more quotes, just haven't found anyone close to me that does it so far.
