Liquid Metal, anyone know?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 15:31

Has anyone seen this adhesive, JB Weld, Waterweld product in TRNC or similar? It is to mend a pinhole leak in a ground based two ton water tank. Thanks in anticipation,



Richard

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 15:42

I have used Pratleys Putty to fix our pool and a water tank - it can actually be used underwater so no need to dry the affected area

http://www.markins.co.uk/tradesupplyshoplinks/pratley.htm



If you can't find anything locally, we're out at easter and you can have a bit of our putty supply



Mark

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 17:59

Richard



One quick fix is some cling film over the hole but make sure that it always has enough pressure on it to keep it there (or it might seal up outlet pipes etc if it floats away).



If you are drinking the water make sure the putty is not toxic and would be harmless if consumed.



It should work for you; it might be worth trying car repair people who use similar products on bodywork.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 18:00

Richard

There is available out in the TRNC a product called Alteco EpoPutty and it is a 2 part adhesive that is 'easily mixed by hand, can be painted over, works even under water, can be drilled/filed/sanded and no shrinkage after cure' also you can use it to 'repair, bond, fill and seal the following, Concrete and brick/Metals/Plastics/Wood/Fibreglass/Painted Surfaces/Laminates'.

I bought mine in 'Mister Pound' but I have also seen it available in Atakara Supermarket and others and it is ideal for filling holes in water tanks.

AJ

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 18:46

I have a leaking underground tank also, my question is how do you get in to repair it and how do you get back out?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 22:51

Thanks all, sorry about the delay in replying, internet connection problems.



Richard

Jetski


Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 584

Message Posted:
09/03/2010 23:04

Stick your finger in it Richard.

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
10/03/2010 00:29

JB weld is here for sure, just cant remember where i got it from, id nearly put my Kocan on it for what its worth that it was Tektan.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
10/03/2010 09:05

Clean the area of paint around the pinhole in order to ascertain the spread of the corrosion, then screw in a self-tapping brass or galvanised screw - make sure the metal is 'bright' around the area and smear over the whole lot with epoxy 'Liquid Steel' - available at 'Deniz Plaza'.