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jodeb720's avatar
jodeb720
Explorer
Dec 04, 2017

Water Tank Repair

All -

I've done the search and extended it back, but I'm just not getting a hit on water tank repair.

My friends have a crack in their tank and I know we need to use some special type of sealant.

What's the type of sealant I need to use, and what material can I mate with the sealant to provide/bolster the strength of the repair?

I you find the link to a better search, that would be terrific!

thanks so much!

josh

6 Replies

  • mobeewan's avatar
    mobeewan
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2017
    Drill a small hole at each end of the crack to keep it from spreading. You didn't mention what the tank was made of. There may be more options than Eternabond as a patch.
  • Dennis12's avatar
    Dennis12
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2017
    If a man can cut a boat in half, put it back together with tape and run it 40 mph you should be able to use Flex Tape on your hot water tank, You know all ads on TV are true.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 04, 2017
    Welcome. Got that hit on 'tank repair', subject only, exact phrase.
  • jodeb720's avatar
    jodeb720
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2017
    Oldman....

    I knew that if I posted that you'd more than likely find the answer!

    I did the same query again - but I think it was under a year. Once I changed it to over a year I got a bunch of hits.

    Thanks so much!!!

    Josh

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