Maintenance & Repairs. How Can I Repair My Galvanised Rain Water Tank?

Maintenance Repairs : How Can I Repair My Galvanised Rain Water Tank

I have 2 rain water tanks that are leaking. One has corosion around the tap and this one I have emptied. The other is my main tank it is full and has a couple of rust holes about 1 metre high. Any suggestions? ~~~ Jill ~~~

Best Answer To Maintenance Repairs Question

Go to a shop like Whitworths Marine amp; Leisure they sell Marine Sealants that will repair leaks,even underwater leaks and most of them wont harm the water if you use the tanks for drinking water. .au/main_?cat=174amp;Cat1Descr=Paint+%26+Maintenanceamp;Cat2=253amp;Cat2Descr=Glues%2FSealants+%26+Sealant+Primers

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Answer 1

Automotive stores sell good repair stuff. Check hardware stores.

Answer 2

You can weld in a patch, Just be sure to maintain allot of ventilation as the fumes will make you sick. and be sure to paint or re-galvanize the area to prevent corrosion.

Answer 3

Go to a shop like Whitworths Marine amp; Leisure they sell Marine Sealants that will repair leaks,even underwater leaks and most of them wont harm the water if you use the tanks for drinking water. .au/main_?cat=174amp;Cat1Descr=Paint+%26+Maintenanceamp;Cat2=253amp;Cat2Descr=Glues%2FSealants+%26+Sealant+Primers