leak in water blaster
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 09, 2005 at 20:56
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Member - Peter D M
i've sprung a leak in the lance of my pressure cleaner. a very small split in the seam, can anyone offer a suggestion to seal it ? under load it really leaks.
regards peter
Reply By: F4Phantom - Tuesday, Aug 09, 2005 at 21:40
Tuesday, Aug 09, 2005 at 21:40
try selleys knead it poymer repair system as they call it
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Reply By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 00:09
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 00:09
Hi peter
You could try a product called RAPIT REPAIR TAPE it is a fibre glass tape with a glue in it ,you just wet it and wrap it around and let it dry.Or you could use rubber patch a coke can and some hose clamps
regards
ross
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 00:11
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 00:11
forgot to mention you can get the tape from most hardwear stores
ross
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Reply By: Member - Brad G (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 13:28
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 13:28
The only way to repair high pressure lines is to silver solder it. Remember the pressure coming out the pump can do serious damage to yourself if it blows, possibly causing some serious soft tissue injury or if it hits your eye blinding you for life. If it was
mine I'd replace the lance altogether.
Cheers Brad
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Reply By: TonyH - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 15:03
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 15:03
Steel lance? if so a bit of bronzing will give you a few more years. I got about 3 more years out of
mine before the holes outnumbered me and I replaced it.
Cheers
Tony Harding
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Reply By: garthyguts - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 15:30
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 15:30
buy a new one, you wont fix it if is split
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Reply By: Boc1971 - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 17:15
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 17:15
where exactly is the leak ? what is the brand of Machine ? - as another member has suggested you would be better off buying a new lance , hose clamp , sticky tape , poly filler will not work as there not rated to 1000 PSI + how do i know ? my business -- www.sydneypumps.com.au Not trying to sell you anything ( so dont jump on me people ) just suggesting for safety sake - you replace it.
Frank
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter D M - Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 18:39
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2005 at 18:39
thanks all for your advise. it is a lavor brand. been a good performer over a few years till this. the lance is a heavy plastic with brass fittings and the leak is just in front of the trigger so it will be a major replacement. will ring and get a quote for a new one tomorrow.
regards peter
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