On 10/10/06, Max Wellhouse <maxjoyce@ipa.net> wrote: > > I too, like the underwater epoxies out there on the market, but don't > kid yourself about the marine epoxy actually bonding to the > polyethylene plastic that the tank is made of. <snip /> >
Max, You are absolutely correct. I replaced the expansion (pressureized) tank this weekend and was able to pry the patch from the old tank. It was not easy and required a flat blade under the patch and some twisting force applied. The patch popped off but left the epoxy that had worked into the crack in place. I'll keep this product in my repair kit anyway because of it's ease of use and durability. Thanks for pointing out it's limitations. -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan, '85 GL Top o' Northern Michigan KC8ZFN |
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