High rate sand filter tank has a hole, it can be patched? It is a fiberglass tank, and the dealers say, a new purchase, we opened the pool last week, and discovered a small hole in the bottom of the tank. Everything else is fine. It has certainly had a way to patch fiberglass tank, without having $ 250. 2000 to a new. Can someone tell me how? Or give a link with instructions please contact me if you have accurate information. My children and family would appreciate the help! You are ready to swim !!!!!!
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4 responses so far ↓
1 tj t // Apr 29, 2010 at 12:02 pm
go to a home depot, and ask for what is called epoxy resin.
follow instrucions on container
2 christmaso2000 // Apr 29, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I’m not sure what you mean about a “tank”.. however, I worked for a Fiberglass Co. once and yes, we “patched” all the time.
I would “bet” that if you were to call a “boat shop” or check at a hardware store, you ‘might’ find a small kit that would work as a “home” repair.
Fiberglass is made up of a “sticky” RESIN and CATLYIST
is mixed to cause the hardening… usually type of MAT is used in strips to apply and “paint” over (with the resin mix)
Use THAT terminology when inquiring — if they know what you are asking for — they might just have it..
Good luck — and worse comes to worse — contact the MFG — if it’s repairable, maybe they have a kit..
or http://www.mustangfiberglass.com (Terry Wells) is the owner
there’s an 800 # … He is a wonderful man – tell him Cris
told you about Him — maybe He could “suggest” or even make up a kit and send it….
3 windancerhil // Apr 29, 2010 at 12:40 pm
If you patch it do it from the INSIDE. Pressure will tend to blow a patch off if done from outside. Probably won’t last long though. Filters tend to “swell” when the pump is turned on. This might result in breaking the patch loose if it doesn’t move at the same degree as the tank. Best advice really is to replace it. But a patch might suffice for a while. Good luck.
4 Katmando // Apr 29, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Easy fix, I did ours at home and we have two of them. Go to any hardware store a ask for a fiberglass patch kit. It will come with the epoxy and fiberglass patch that you need. Patch from the inside and make sure the area is clean and dry before you apply the patch. Be careful it heats up and will dry fast.
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