07-29-2013, 02:47 AM
TD and FG are the best and give good advice. I'll add some things that have worked well for me, but have to be done carefully.
Seam repairs are the toughest areas to patch, because of the flexing and heat seal line weakening. Usually I don't use patches unless there is a rip, but sanding the adhesion area helps.
The way I do it is to make sure there will be a small amount of aquaseal on the INSIDE of the bladder at the hole so that it forms a PLUG. Then, even if the aquaseal loses adhesion there is an interior mechanical plug head that can't be pushed out. How to get it inside without sticking where you don't want means you have to be careful. I use a toothpick to enlarge the hole slightly, then push a tiny amount of sealant inside and around the hole on the inside with the toothpick. If you get any sealant on the other inside wall, just keep the two sides separated so you don't glue to the other inside wall.
Aquaseal UV for quick repairs in the field.
Hope this helps.
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[quote Catcherman.]My fish cat has a small hole by the seam what's the best way to repair this??[/quote]
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Seam repairs are the toughest areas to patch, because of the flexing and heat seal line weakening. Usually I don't use patches unless there is a rip, but sanding the adhesion area helps.
The way I do it is to make sure there will be a small amount of aquaseal on the INSIDE of the bladder at the hole so that it forms a PLUG. Then, even if the aquaseal loses adhesion there is an interior mechanical plug head that can't be pushed out. How to get it inside without sticking where you don't want means you have to be careful. I use a toothpick to enlarge the hole slightly, then push a tiny amount of sealant inside and around the hole on the inside with the toothpick. If you get any sealant on the other inside wall, just keep the two sides separated so you don't glue to the other inside wall.
Aquaseal UV for quick repairs in the field.
Hope this helps.
Pon
[quote Catcherman.]My fish cat has a small hole by the seam what's the best way to repair this??[/quote]
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