On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:07:07 -0400, Stormin Mormon
wrote:

On 4/22/2015 6:30 PM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:56:12 +0000 (UTC), "Danny D."
wrote:

Any idea if this tear is easily fixable (or is the 30-foot length
now useless)?
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7714/1...abba6c49_c.jpg

If the hose vinyl, RTV (silicon rubber) should work.
You may need a piece of vinyl to act as an overlapping patch.

I'd be thinking silicone caulk, followed by
gorilla tape, and then cable ties.

You forgot the traditional baling wire layer.

I don't think silicone caulk will work. It's too thick and will not
stick to the vinyl. I was thinking of silicone glue, which is thinner
and more likely to stick, especially if the vinyl hose is roughed up a
little with some sandpaper. It has to be some kind of rubberish
adhesive because the glue needs to be flexible.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Liquid-Nails-2-5-oz-Clear-Small-Projects-Silicone-Adhesive-LN-207/202203979

If desperate, there's always Awesome Goo:
http://www.awesomegoo.com
It's not very flexible, but it sure sticks to anything.

If you really want it done right, start with a needle and thread, and
sew the edges together. Some reinforcing tape along the edges will
help prevent tears. I've done HVAC ducting repairs that way. Then
add the silicone glue, duct tape, baling wire, cable ties, etc.

Not sure
if that will work. That stuff is miserable to
patch.

Yep, possibly because it has a layer of protective grease or slime on
the surface. Sandpaper and solvent cleaner should take care of that.

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