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IHal

03-05-2006 18:38:21

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I have a 300 gal Diesel barrel that has a small leak at the brim of the tank. Is the a special epoxy or product that I can use to patch this leak? The tank is empty now and I usually only put 100 gal of fuel in it a year.

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Slowpoke

03-10-2006 00:46:02

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to IHal, 03-05-2006 18:38:21

The auto supply has gas tank sealer for steel tanks, but I don't know if it will work for diesel. Check the package. About $7.

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jeffcat

03-08-2006 14:38:56

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to IHal, 03-05-2006 18:38:21

Got tangled up in some of that hassmat cr----p and I will tell you to buy a NEW TANK!!!! How cheap is a new tank for your fuel unless you want a WHOLE bunch of enviro nuts in your yard. I do sound a little pieved about this subject BUT----- do the smart thing. The tank is a WHOLE lot cheapper! Jeffcat

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OldFarmTractor

03-06-2006 18:56:49

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to IHal, 03-05-2006 18:38:21

Can you fix the leak with a screw and rubber washer?

Me, I would invest in a new tank or a few more 5 gallon plastic containers.

Like mentioned earlier, if you spill the fuel on the ground it becomes a possible hazardous material spill. Our fire department charges a minimum of $1000/hr plus materials. Yes, I do mean a thousand dollars an hour minimum. I have seen it up to $2500/hr for a major spill.

Is it worth the risk?

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JMS/MN

03-06-2006 07:07:44

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to IHal, 03-05-2006 18:38:21

I had multiple leaks in the bottom of a diesel combine fuel tank from spot welds coming loose. Flipped it over, got it dry, and patched each one with JB weld. Still holding after 5+ years. Not such good luck on a gas pickup tank tho- held only a few months.

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paul

03-05-2006 19:25:42

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to IHal, 03-05-2006 18:38:21

My state & insurance co get real picky about that, find 100 gallons of fuel on the ground some morning & the right people get wind of it, that's $12,000 or so in digging & monitoring - & see a seal on a bad tank & then the real questions & finger pointing starts....

Your call on that.

They make some good epoxy putties that you can use, if you can get good & clean and access to the spot. Like JBWeld, other brands designed just for fuel tanks.....

--->Paul

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BigMarv1985

03-06-2006 15:14:46

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to paul, 03-05-2006 19:25:42

PRC MAKES A PRODUCT CALLED 1435. IT IS A TANK SEALER FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT. CLEAN THE CRACK AND AREA AROUND IT WITH ALCOHOL OR ACETONE. SMEAR THE CRACK AND ABOUT A HALF INCH AREA AROUND THE CRACK WITH 1435. WILL BE DRY IN ABOUT A HOUR DEPENDING ON TEMP. WILL HOLD FUEL FOR 20 - 30 YEARS.

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A owner

03-06-2006 15:16:32

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Re: Fuel Barrel leak in reply to BigMarv1985, 03-06-2006 15:14:46

That 1435 is good stuff. works well on jon boats.

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