It's one of those square tanks with a metal frame round, not sure of the exact name for them but like auction # 571328663. It has a hole in that's too big for silicone sealant. What can I use to repair and make it water tight please! It's not for drinking water.
mm12345,
Mar 16, 3:57pm
They are usually called Schutz containers or IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers). The tank itself is usually polyethylene -normal glue and sealant won't stick to it. If the leak/hole is in a flat area on the tank, it might be easiest to cut the holes to size and use some kind of plumbing fitting from a hardware shop which screws up tight on seals - or make something yourself to do that. If it's on a corner etc, plastic welding might be the only way to fix it.
smiler127,
Mar 16, 4:20pm
Thanks mm. Plastic welding is way out of my league, but I'll look at a stopper or something similar. The hole/crack maybe too big for that :(. Seems such a shame to dump it though. Thanks again.
gorsegully,
Mar 16, 9:52pm
Cut a patch out of some other plastic eg ice cream container and try glueing it with "no nails" or similar
d.snell,
Mar 17, 12:40am
or a rubber grommet as used in the auto industry, I've seen these up to about 2" in diameter.
trade4us2,
Mar 17, 1:18am
If the hole is on a flat bit I think you should put a bolt through from the inside, with a rubber washer on it. It is possible to do that if you are clever enough!
ro42,
Mar 17, 1:52am
flashing tape. I have some that I used to repair a watering can very successfully :)
smiler127,
Mar 17, 4:08am
Thanks for the great suggestions. It's going to be good to repair and use this to get the rainwater off the shed roof.
hammer23,
Apr 21, 9:47pm
Great stuff,it saves the world on a daily basis.
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