Plastic underground water tank - leak

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 12:04

Hi my underground tank is leaking! does anyone have the number for the adhesives place in Girne?



anyone fixed a plastic underground water tank before?



thanks

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 12:24

I have heard of a small leak bing rerpaired using a repair kit fot an inflatable boat, not the kidies type but the AVON type boats the coast gards use

You may be able to get a repair kit from the store by the harbour



I would imagine even a fibre glass repair kit should do it as well

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 12:29

i think there is some adhesives place in the girne that do resins and i was looking for that in case they had something - after all it is the best part of 1/2 plastic - should be able to repair it - so i was looking for their number

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 16:34

What you need is "Epoxy" putty......Available in some supermarkets,it comes in two sticks, one is the resin,one is the hardener,tear off an equal amount of each and NEED it until fully mixed,it has the consistency of putty.Force it into the crack/hole, it cures in water keep pushing it in as it hardens...It takes about 30 mins to cure .........Best of Luck to you ...

frontalman



Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 499

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 21:22

I've seen plant roots go through plastic quite readily. Surely thirsty plants will be attracted to these tanks. They must have a very short lifespan.

colly


Joined: 31/07/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
15/07/2011 23:17

I think epoxy is a good way to go. Did not know of the putty but used Araldite rapid on above ground metal tank that we use to store tanker water in for the garden and it has held well for 2 years.

TopGun


Joined: 04/03/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 07:44

Google "Pratley Original Putty" . This product is fantastic and should do the job. I have used it many times and even applied it underwater to fix a leak on a plastic water tank.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 07:51

more cheaply produced tat masquerading as quality.



what about a guarantee from the supplier ?

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 08:15

thanks for the replies



Topgun - I looked it up and it looks just right for the job - fact I might give it a try on my pool as well - do you know if it is available here?

SureHome


Joined: 09/02/2011
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 08:42

hi wireless!

I do recommend you to buy a new one, same cost may take place if you bring the old one to Girne and back and there is no gurantee. We have absolutely new plastic water tanks starting from 350 TL. Give us a ring; 444 41 42 or 0533 821 7387.

TopGun


Joined: 04/03/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 09:33

Wireless - I have some here that I bought over from the UK.



How big is the hole / crack in your tank? If it is not so large. I might be able to give you enough to carry out the repair.



Shaun

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 10:03

I don't think it is huge - I have not see the hole or crack if there is one as yet - I just know tank is losing water because I am monitoring it - not losing huge amount - it is a 10 tonne tank and I lost about 1/2 tonne may be less in 12 hours - I am running it dry now to see if i can find the hole/crack

TopGun


Joined: 04/03/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
16/07/2011 11:04

OK



Good luck with the investigation!