01-23-2013, 03:08 PM
[#0000FF]Early model Caddis were inner tube bladders (butyl rubber). I patched a lot of those with bicycle tire patches. In recent years their bladders are all vinyl (PVC).
Special vinyl repair patches (with glue) will make acceptable repairs. But almost any sticky surface patch with some flex will make at least a temporary repair. If the sticky is fairly waterproof it will hold up under a few dunkings before permanent repairs are necessary...like duct tape or electricians tape. Part of the reason for that is that when the repaired bladder is compressed against the outside cover...under full inflation...it acts like a compression bandage over a wound. It simply keeps the air from leaking out. But when the tube is partially or completely deflated some temporary patches will come loose. But at least you can save a trip.
The urethane repair tape you have works fine on urethane bladders...and will make a temporary patch on vinyl...but it will not make a permanent vinyl repair.
As always, good old Aquaseal will make a good permanent repair on almost any bladder...or bladderless.
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Special vinyl repair patches (with glue) will make acceptable repairs. But almost any sticky surface patch with some flex will make at least a temporary repair. If the sticky is fairly waterproof it will hold up under a few dunkings before permanent repairs are necessary...like duct tape or electricians tape. Part of the reason for that is that when the repaired bladder is compressed against the outside cover...under full inflation...it acts like a compression bandage over a wound. It simply keeps the air from leaking out. But when the tube is partially or completely deflated some temporary patches will come loose. But at least you can save a trip.
The urethane repair tape you have works fine on urethane bladders...and will make a temporary patch on vinyl...but it will not make a permanent vinyl repair.
As always, good old Aquaseal will make a good permanent repair on almost any bladder...or bladderless.
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