Can i make a temporary repair on a central heating oil tank?
after filling it with oil a small fissure was discovered. serious answers only please
Answers:
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.
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?!
You should see if a portable welding co. can weld the break
for youe
Yes - soft soap can be used as a very temporary repair to the fissure. Long term a new tank is the only ideal
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.
do not try welding it will explode.be safe buy new
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
Loctite has many adhesives for this type of application. If you contact their engineering services (Loctite.com), they should be able to recommend something.
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.
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.
I agree with the JB weld answer, that stuff is miraculous.
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Answers:
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.
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?!
You should see if a portable welding co. can weld the break
for youe
Yes - soft soap can be used as a very temporary repair to the fissure. Long term a new tank is the only ideal
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.
do not try welding it will explode.be safe buy new
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
Loctite has many adhesives for this type of application. If you contact their engineering services (Loctite.com), they should be able to recommend something.
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.
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.
I agree with the JB weld answer, that stuff is miraculous.
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