Stephen November 4, 2009 November 4, 2009 I finally received my new frag tank today and the box looked like it went through some sort of gang initiation beating. Needless to say there was a problem with the tank. One side of the overflow box that's made into the back of the tank has been cracked/knocked loose. I would rather not go through the process of shipping it back to be fixed after it took so long to get here. The manufacturer also agreed to issue a partial refund if I choose to DIY it. What I need to know is what type of bonding agent/glue should I be using to to repair it? Also is it a pretty simple/straight forward task?
jason the filter freak November 4, 2009 November 4, 2009 Weldon is what you need and yes its a pretty straight forward proscess
Stephen November 4, 2009 Author November 4, 2009 Is this something I can pick up at Lowes or the local hardware store?
jason the filter freak November 4, 2009 November 4, 2009 No you will have to get it from a plastics specialty company. Piedmont plastics by me I don't know whats near you.
Brian Ward November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 or you may want to use the epoxy or weld-on #16... it all depends on the size and type of crack and how strong the bond needs to be.. my guess is that #4 w/ the needle bottle isn't going to do it. #16 or the epoxy is more likely the stuff you want. You could also talk to Jeff (NAGA) and see what he would charge to patch it up for you. Piedmont plastics is the only place in the area to get weld-on (that I know of).
Stephen November 5, 2009 Author November 5, 2009 The # isn't just the adhesives thickness? I am about to order some since finding it locally will more than likely be a hassle for me. The crack is hair line. You can separate them with a bit of pulling but otherwise it's pretty much invisible without looking closely. I put some water in it to see where it stopped and even when full it was coming out a drop every few seconds. I don't think it will take much.
Stephen November 5, 2009 Author November 5, 2009 Ordered some #3 and #16 along with applicators. Figured I should be covered. Thanks everyone!
jason the filter freak November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 Awesome! Where did you order from? Did you get a good price? If its hairline the #3/4 should do great with a needle tip applicator bottle
Brian Ward November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 yea, that should do it for hairline.. be prepared with some books/weights/etc... once you put the liquid in, you need to apply constant pressure for a while to get a good bond.
jason the filter freak November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 awesome video, alternatively from weights you can use clamps just make sure you have a way to spread the pressure some so avoid concentrating all in one place and cracking further/breaking... found out the hard way.
Stephen November 5, 2009 Author November 5, 2009 I'd put a claim in with the shipper. I'll leave that up to the manufacturer. He's mentioned a discount since I'm fixing it myself so I'm not going to complain. I really didn't pay very much for this tank even with shipping so... Seems to be an easy fix though. Naga and Hlem also helped out with some directions so I think I'll be all set once I get the weld-on.
Stephen November 5, 2009 Author November 5, 2009 Awesome! Where did you order from? Did you get a good price? If its hairline the #3/4 should do great with a needle tip applicator bottle I ordered it here. http://www.tapplastics.com/ It was $26.00 for #3, #16, applicators, and shipping.
Brian Ward November 5, 2009 November 5, 2009 I ordered it here. http://www.tapplastics.com/ It was $26.00 for #3, #16, applicators, and shipping. That's a very good price. #16 carries a hazmat restriction that usually drives just shipping to $20+
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