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Anonymous

hi everybody,
did the unthinkable installing yet more mod cons and drilled a hole through the water tank, Embarassed

got a cold shower in the process as the tank was 3/4 full and nearly electrocuted my self.

does any one know if it is possible to repair small hole 12mm dia hole on corner of tank at btm or should i buy new one? are ther any other suppliers except cak tanks Question

we leave for france in two weeks so is v/urgent we live in hampshire for those who don`t knows us.
wife said i should get a job in holland repairing dikes Embarassed

cheers tramp

overthehill

Well you could be a long time sitting there with your thumb over the hole!

As a quick fix I would try elephant tape (VERY strong waterproof tape, would hold a boat together) and order a new tank for when you come back. The trouble with polythene type plastics (which my tank is made from) is that they are difficult to repair imo.
Unless someone knows different...... Wink

Gill

peejay · Campsite DB Admin

Hi tramp,

Not an expert on these things but i'm sure you can get plastic weld or glue and maybe bond a small patch to the hole preferably on the inside if you've got an inspection hatch, or maybe a large plastic nut and bolt of the same dia then seal with silicone or the offorementioned glue.

Although you don't seem keen on CAK tanks, i'm sure they could recommend something for you, i've always found them helpful.

hope this helps'

pete.

Anonymous

[quote:f635db8775="tramp"]hi everybody,
did the unthinkable installing yet more mod cons and drilled a hole through the water tank, Embarassed

got a cold shower in the process as the tank was 3/4 full and nearly electrocuted my self.

does any one know if it is possible to repair small hole 12mm dia hole on corner of tank at btm or should i buy new one? are ther any other suppliers except cak tanks Question

we leave for france in two weeks so is v/urgent we live in hampshire for those who don`t knows us.
wife said i should get a job in holland repairing dikes Embarassed

cheers tramp[/quote:f635db8775]

A man after my own heart. Could i recommend an earplug. Cool

rapido

Try Araldite, its an epoxy resin and should do the job as long as you clean and dry the repair site before applying.
Eddie
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campervaner

Depending on access to hole-tank .why not drill a bigger hole and fit a plastic tap( which you can buy from camping shops ) designed for water containers which dont have taps already fitted ,.these tap kits come complete with seals and lock nuts,you would then have an extra drain off point .Another thought would be an overflow kit as fitted to domestic toilet cisterns again complete with seals and lock nuts ,short length of pipe/hose to a turn off valve in an accessible position.I think trying to fit a new tank will be a nightmare due to position.Good luck.

Magnor

I suggest you look on the web for your nearest canoe supplier. They weld plastic on a regular basis as a lot of modern canoes are injection moulded plastic. I know of a couple down here in Devon but it's a long way from you.

Unfortunately Araldite will not work on plastic of this type. It will peel off quickly.

Michael_Johansson

If hole isn´t right in the corner you could try using a stainless steel M12 bolt. Put a rubber washer on each side of wall and an additional stainless steel washer on top of them. Fill gap between rubber nuts with Sikaflex. Firlmy tighten with a M12 nut. I doubt any water will pass for the rest of the tanks life.

Drummer

[quote:dd9534e8b7="tramp"]
wife said i should get a job in holland repairing dikes Embarassed

[/quote:dd9534e8b7]

No Tramp, you'd be crap! Wink

Your supposed to bung up holes, not make them. Anyway lesbians can look after themselves without an incompetent Englishman sticking his oar in! Laughing

Red0ne

Hi tramp

i like the idea of campervanner, ie fit a kind of tap, but IMHO i would have to replace the tank............not always the easiest option

I'm afraid you will have to make the decision...........quickly

Ps, dont forget to keep me informed about house scenario.........

Paul