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Default Suggestions for Fixing Tank Seepage?

On Aug 20, 11:16*am, Laurie Forbes wrote:
I have a poly tank that is seeping (water) from a couple of places near
the bottom (probably at the edge but not sure). *I can't see any visible
cracks or holes and don't want to drain/remove the tank if possible.

Was wondering if anyone could suggest a non-toxic material that could be
stirred into the water (maybe a clay material of some sort?)that might
stop the seepage?

TIA for any suggestions.......

Laurie Forbes


Seeping or condensing? This time of year, condensation is a problem
in a lot of areas. Only insulation can help with that.

For leaks, polyethylene is kind of nasty stuff to try to patch with
anything sticky because not much sticks to it. If you can't see holes
or cracks, not much point in it, either. Anything like radiator stop-
leak needs heat to set it up and it isn't non-toxic.

HF sells a couple of plastic welding kits, if you DO drain and remove
the tank so you can see holes and cracks. Uses hot air to do the
job. I've done that job with a big soldering iron and some spare
plastic film, wasn't pretty when I got done but the crack didn't
leak. Very stinky and kind of messed up the iron's tip until I could
clean it off with a file.

Stan