after filling it with oil a small fissure was discovered. serious answers only please
2006-09-14 08:17:17 · 12 answers · asked by kejan 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes, if i had the cash i would buy a new tank, but this is like i said a temporary measure. Weld it, you having a laugh, go put your head down the loo and pull the chain
2006-09-14 08:27:00 · update #1
You did'nt say if it was metal or plastic. ( I have seen fissures in both )
If plastic, use a red hot poker to "WELD" the seam
If metal use one of the rapid setting 2 part epoxy type putties that are available.
ALSO Chechout your insurance policy you MIGHT have a claim on the buildings insurance.
2006-09-15 23:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil Tank Repair
2016-10-18 11:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by cole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I would not recomend this as a quality repair, you can use a product like Versachem #16709 Gas Tank Epoxy. It will work and harden in the presence of diesel fuel (heating oil). Most other products will have a problem with the petroleum. You will want to clean the leaking area well and follow directions.
2006-09-14 09:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, go to your local auto parts store and buy J B weld.
Clean the area to be repaired really well and mix and apply the JB Weld exactly as instructed on the package, it should work.
Good luck.
Frank
2006-09-14 08:38:31 · answer #4 · answered by Franklin B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - soft soap can be used as a very temporary repair to the fissure. Long term a new tank is the only ideal
2006-09-14 08:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can be welded but it would likely be cheaper to buy a new one. to weld it has to be emptied, cleaned and filled w/an inert gas. try jbweld it will work much better on the inside if that's possible.
2006-09-14 08:45:29 · answer #6 · answered by doug c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with aussie..Have a person with a portable welder come and fix it. It will only take a few minutes, charge likely to be the minimum. Hopefully it isn't corroded all through. Maybe you should inspect it more closely with a rock hammer or something.
2006-09-14 08:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the JB weld answer, that stuff is miraculous.
2006-09-14 11:36:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see if a portable welding co. can weld the break
for youe
2006-09-14 08:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe homebase sell a repair kit for it
but dont you think you should do summink more permanent while the weather is still hot?!
2006-09-14 08:18:49 · answer #10 · answered by ☺Everybody still loves Chris!♥▼© 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋