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I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any
glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. |
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I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will
any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Replace it. |
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Bert Byfield wrote:
I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Replace it. I agree. You might check with manufacturer. Repair is not a good idea. I had one on a Lawnboy replaced after they extended warranty after discovering defect. |
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"ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. You heard right. Buy a new tank. |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:15:03 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. You heard right. Buy a new tank. That HDP plastic has VERY low surface energy. It will behave as if it is impregnated with oil. If you find someting that will adhere to a surface covered with oil, you can glue it. Otherwise, replacement is mandatory. |
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On Nov 15, 8:27*am, wrote:
On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:15:03 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message .... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. You heard right. *Buy a new tank. That HDP plastic has VERY low surface energy. It will behave as if it is impregnated with oil. If you find someting that will adhere to a surface covered with oil, you can glue it. Otherwise, replacement is mandatory. And its a 2 stroke so its totaly oiled up. |
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"ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... |
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On Nov 15, 7:33*am, Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article , wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message .... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. *The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. *It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... * *Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example:http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp The spec sheet mentions gas resistance and use on gas tanks but I missed the reference to "plastic gasoline containers". My vote goes with the rest of the guys who said "replace", repair is possible but HDPE is nearly impossible to adhere to. cheers Bob |
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Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article , wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example: http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp And Protective Coating (manufacturer of the pcepoxy brand) makes great products even though they are an evil family owned business. Knowledgeable people answer the phone and they are very interested in making quality products. |
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Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article , wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example: http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp Even if the repair works, there may be another part of the tank getting ready to fail. Plastics are very valuable engineering materials when properly used but often designers do not test their products thoroughly. |
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ransley wrote:
... My "quality" John Deer ... There's the problem--musta' been that knock-off Deer instead of genuine green Deere... -- |
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Kurt Ullman wrote:
In article , wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example: http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp Right there on their site it states that their product will not bond to Polyethylene. Did you not notice? TDD |
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ransley wrote:
I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. I came across this: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Plastics-...le-plastic.htm TDD |
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MLD wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD Hi, If replacement tank is not available I'd try that kinda repair. |
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Claude Hopper wrote:
ransley wrote: I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Get Mighty Putty on TV. It fixes anything. That big fat Billy Mays said so. He's not fat, he's just full of...... never mind. TDD |
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wrote in message ... On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why?? If the repair fails the gas leak is obvious--how do you think I discovered the leak in the first place. Add one more year to the repair as I'm now completing the third season since I repaired the tank. Getting a replacement tank wasn't a good option, no having to get rid of the mower as a result Too bad you didn't have better advice to offer instead of looking down your nose. MLD |
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MLD wrote:
wrote in message ... On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why?? If the repair fails the gas leak is obvious--how do you think I discovered the leak in the first place. Add one more year to the repair as I'm now completing the third season since I repaired the tank. Getting a replacement tank wasn't a good option, no having to get rid of the mower as a result Too bad you didn't have better advice to offer instead of looking down your nose. MLD Laconic, maybe, but he is right. After I had to replace my Lawnboy tank, I never store it full anymore. They had recommended that when they gave out their extended warranty. |
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Frank wrote:
.... ... I never store it full anymore. They had recommended that when they gave out their extended warranty. What difference unless it's completely empty other than reducing the area that a crack could occur that would leak during storage does it make? I'm w/ the "if the repair works, it works" camp. If it fails during storage, it's no different than if the initial crack begins leaking during storage. Not sure about the particular tank/plastic in question, but I've had some success w/ epoxy on the rougher-textured white plastic which is very similar in appearance anyway on the stock tank floats. Haven't had need for it to try on a gas tank, but what's lost w/ the experiment--a quarter worth of epoxy and a few days experiment, maybe? I have successfully "welded" a filler neck crack on a heavier plastic diesel tank on the little 955 Deere tractor w/ an old-style heat-'em up soldering iron (the heat the iron in the blowtorch then apply it to the joint type). That's lasted, oh, about five years so far, but, of course it's not a bond. If all else failed, I'd not be above at least trying such an experiment -- if it leaks anyway, a failure is still only an new tank... -- |
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-- if it leaks anyway, a failure is still only an new tank... -- not if the unit is stored in say a garage, and the gasoline vapors cause a explosion. i never store gasoline in my home, that stuffs always in my shed, 50 feet from our home...... |
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Permatex makes a plastic fuel tank repair kit
http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...Repair_Kit.htm "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD |
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JB weld works just fine also. I've repaired dozens of daily use weedeater
tanks with the stuff. The secret it copious amounts of brake cleaner to get it good and dry, then a little gouging with a die grinder to create a 'v' , (just as if you were making a weld repair) then warm the tank with a heat gun to dry it completely , and apply the JB weld to the warm tank. I've also successfully repaired rusty oil pans on ford trucks this way. They always last AT LEAST two years under daily use. steve "Rick-Meister" wrote in message ... Permatex makes a plastic fuel tank repair kit http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...Repair_Kit.htm |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:33:43 -0500, Kurt Ullman
wrote: In article , wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example: http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp That link specifiacally states that it will NOT stick to polyethelene, which is what Ransley's gas tank is made out of. Here is the exact quote from that website: ***Note: PC-Super Epoxy® will not bond to wax paper, Teflon®, Polyethylene, and some other plastics. There are hundreds of plastics in thousands of combination. Test a small area when in doubt. |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:04:45 -0500, "MLD" wrote:
wrote in message .. . On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:02:41 -0500, "MLD" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. MLD I trust you store this machine outside and away from all buildings... Why?? If the repair fails the gas leak is obvious--how do you think I discovered the leak in the first place. Add one more year to the repair as I'm now completing the third season since I repaired the tank. Getting a replacement tank wasn't a good option, no having to get rid of the mower as a result Too bad you didn't have better advice to offer instead of looking down your nose. MLD You are a fool, and a dangerous one at that. The advice I gave you could save your life or the life of a loved one. Do you consider that poor advice? |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:40:25 -0600, dpb wrote:
If it fails during storage, it's no different than if the initial crack begins leaking during storage. Both of those occurances are dangerous, but one of them is preventable. |
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"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message Why? Epoxy glues are labeled specifically for use as sealants for plastic gasoline containers. For example: http://www.pcepoxy.com/pastepoxies/pastesuper.asp This is why ***Note: PC-Super Epoxy® will not bond to wax paper, Teflon®, Polyethylene, and some other plastics. There are hundreds of plastics in thousands of combination. Test a small area when in doubt. It may work on some tanks of some plastics, but not on very many as the ones on small engines often are polyethylene or a compound containing it. |
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"Rick-Meister" wrote in message ... Permatex makes a plastic fuel tank repair kit http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...Repair_Kit.htm Did you read the last line? Suggested Applications: Ideal for cars, trucks, boats and RV's; windshield washer reservoirs, radiator overflow tanks, coolant reservoirs, water tanks, waste tanks *Not for use on Plastic Fuel Tanks. |
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ransley wrote:
I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. I have no idea if it will work on your gas tank but I've fixed various types of white/translucent plastic containers with molten nylon smeared onto and in the broken area. I just light a piece of 1/4" nylon rope and push the melted end around on the area to be repaired. -- dadiOH |
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On Nov 15, 3:38*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Rick-Meister" wrote in message ... Permatex makes a plastic fuel tank repair kit http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut..._maintenance_r... Did you read the last line? Suggested Applications: Ideal for cars, trucks, boats and RV's; windshield washer reservoirs, radiator overflow tanks, coolant reservoirs, water tanks, waste tanks *Not for use on Plastic Fuel Tanks. I wonder if that statement might be for liability concerns, it bonds to a plastic few thing will bond to, if it leaks again its ok, it only leaks when I fill it more than 1/4 full. I still cant believe JD used a metal screw down band type pipe clamp, anyone could over tighten it. |
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On Nov 15, 3:59*pm, "dadiOH" wrote:
ransley wrote: I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. I have no idea if it will work on your gas tank but I've fixed various types of white/translucent plastic containers with molten nylon smeared onto and in the broken area. *I just light a piece of 1/4" nylon rope and push the melted end around on the area to be repaired. -- dadiOH That is an interesting and cheap way to fix things. Once I was doing that for fun when was maybe 10, I remember a big lump melting on my hand and hurt for months. |
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On Nov 15, 8:24*am, ransley wrote:
I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. I suppose it wouldn't be a good idea to use a cigarette lighter to warm the plastic to the melting point and then stick the two sides together and let it cool. |
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On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:24:01 -0800 (PST), ransley
wrote: I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Do it right: Contact the manufacturer for a replacement tank. |
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wrote: On Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:15:03 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote: "ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. You heard right. Buy a new tank. That HDP plastic has VERY low surface energy. It will behave as if it is impregnated with oil. Interesting! Could you go into a bit more detail on that, especially the concept of "surface energy" -- And WHY if it's low, it's like it's impregnated with oil. INTERESTING! Thanks, David If you find someting that will adhere to a surface covered with oil, you can glue it. Otherwise, replacement is mandatory. |
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In article , MLD wrote:
"ransley" wrote in message ... I have a white plastic gas tank on a snowblower that cracked, will any glue, sealer, bond, maybe an automotove silicone sealer? My "quality" John Deer gas tank was attached with a simple Pipe Clamp the type you tighten with a screwdriver. I have heard nothing bonds to this type of white plastic. Aside from replacement as the best option---I repaired a plastic lawn mower tank that was cracked and leaking by using epoxy. The epoxy that I used was the solid ribbon type and you mixed two colors together. It's been two seasons and the repair has held up. "solid ribbon type" of epoxy? New to me (and no, I am not current in these things!). The only kind of exoxy I'm familiar is liquid and comes in two *tubes*. Thanks! David |
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On Dec 15, 9:05�pm, (David Combs) wrote:
In article , wrote: -- if it leaks anyway, a failure is still only an new tank... -- not if the unit is stored in say a garage, and the gasoline vapors cause a explosion. i never store gasoline in my home, that stuffs always in my shed, 50 feet from our home...... So what do you do if you have a lawnmower, need to store gasoline (I use a red metal tank (made for gasoline, I think) for it), and you DO NOT have a separate shed? (people store cars in their garages, though) Thanks, David cars are designed to be stored in garages, i would buy a small shed just for safetys sake if I were trying a patch job on a lawnmower gasoline tank. in the past before i had a shed i kept the lawnmowers gas tank nearly empty and stored gas tank in a locked metal trash can outside away from house |
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"David Combs" wrote in message "solid ribbon type" of epoxy? New to me (and no, I am not current in these things!). The only kind of exoxy I'm familiar is liquid and comes in two *tubes*. There are two parts either in ribbon form or bar form. You cut off a chunk and knead it until the two parts mix. Available in any hardware store or home center under various brands. |
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wrote: On Dec 15, 9:05?pm, (David Combs) wrote: In article , wrote: -- if it leaks anyway, a failure is still only an new tank... -- not if the unit is stored in say a garage, and the gasoline vapors cause a explosion. i never store gasoline in my home, that stuffs always in my shed, 50 feet from our home...... So what do you do if you have a lawnmower, need to store gasoline (I use a red metal tank (made for gasoline, I think) for it), and you DO NOT have a separate shed? (people store cars in their garages, though) Thanks, David cars are designed to be stored in garages, i would buy a small shed just for safetys sake if I were trying a patch job on a lawnmower gasoline tank. in the past before i had a shed i kept the lawnmowers gas tank nearly empty and stored gas tank in a locked metal trash can outside away from house Minor, but important point: A full gas tank is safer than an almost empty one. Gasoline fumes are, pound for pound, 16 times the explosive power of dynamite. |
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On Dec 15, 8:51*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"David Combs" wrote in message "solid ribbon type" of epoxy? New to me (and no, I am not current in these things!). The only kind of exoxy I'm familiar is liquid and comes in two *tubes*. There are two parts either in ribbon form or bar form. You cut off a chunk and knead it until the two parts mix. *Available in any hardware store or home center under various brands. Since this thread popped back up, an update, I just fixed the tank with a product from Ace that they use at their repair area, its a contact cement called Seal-All, a few bucks in a tube that has worked. |
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