Galvanized Steel Water Tank Repair

If a heavy water tank must be moved or lifted to repair a leak have one or more helpers hold it securely to prevent possible injury from a falling or rolling tank.

Galvanized steel water tank repair. Cut a 6 inch square piece of 3 16 inch galvanized steel plate using a miter saw with a metal cutting blade. In today s video we show you how to repair a hole in a metal tank using tech bond processes and products. A temporary fix may hold for weeks or months giving you enough time to make arrangements to replace the water tank. Add to water to make a solution that is about 95 percent water and 5 percent naval jelly.

Roughen a 15 cm wide stretch of the foundation on both sides of the joint. Chisel a groove about 3 cm x 3 cm all around the joint on both the interior and external sides of the tank. If you found this video to be helpful check out. 2 set up gas welding.

Drain all water out of the tank and clean the floor and the foundation on the outer side of the tank. Smooth the edges of the plate with a file or bench grinder. For larger leaks in open galvanized stock tanks either a boiler repair plug or a nut and bolt with two rubber washers and two metal washers can be used.