Galvanized Steel Water Tank Repair

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.

Galvanized steel water tank repair.

Drain all water out of the tank and clean the floor and the foundation on the outer side of the tank. When you find puddles of water around your water tank chances are your water tank rusted and ate through the tank material. Cut a 6 inch square piece of 3 16 inch galvanized steel plate using a miter saw with a metal cutting blade. When you find a rust hole in a traditional metal or steel water tank using sealant may be the solution.

2 set up gas welding. 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. Add to water to make a solution that is about 95 percent water and 5 percent naval jelly.

A temporary fix may hold for weeks or months giving you enough time to make arrangements to replace the water tank. Smooth the edges of the plate with a file or bench grinder. In today s video we show you how to repair a hole in a metal tank using tech bond processes and products.