Hydrohoist tank leak (fiberglass holes)
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Hydrohoist tank leak (fiberglass holes)
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I have read several threads to find a solution to my hydrohoist leak puzzle but to noavail... I have replaced all air parts, including valves hoses but then realized that the leaks were coming from the fiberglass itself. I removed the tanks from lift and are sitting in my shop after giving them a good cleaning. I plan on using the air compressor to pressurize the tanks but not sure what to do the outflow hole at the bottom. Does anyone know of a good way to plug the hole which can sustain the air pressure? I'm really looking for a working solution that someone has tried before. Your help is appreciated. thanks.
I have read several threads to find a solution to my hydrohoist leak puzzle but to noavail... I have replaced all air parts, including valves hoses but then realized that the leaks were coming from the fiberglass itself. I removed the tanks from lift and are sitting in my shop after giving them a good cleaning. I plan on using the air compressor to pressurize the tanks but not sure what to do the outflow hole at the bottom. Does anyone know of a good way to plug the hole which can sustain the air pressure? I'm really looking for a working solution that someone has tried before. Your help is appreciated. thanks.
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what size hole?
if it's round these come in many sizes http://www.simplyplumbing.com/32047-...UnkaAmut8P8HAQ
if it's round these come in many sizes http://www.simplyplumbing.com/32047-...UnkaAmut8P8HAQ
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I know on my 8K lift you can easily stick your fist up thru them with plenty of room to spare. .
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I made up some tapered nylon plugs years ago , they were around 4 " on a 6500 # 3 tube hydro hoist , still have one in the garage somewhere. They are drilled so you run big zip ties thru and cinch them up around the tube . A ball or small football and a hand pump would work better to seal but I wouldn't be putting much pressure to those tanks
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