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Plastic oil tank has a leak

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  • 26-06-2012 1:43pm
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    moonage
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭


    There's a small crack on the side of the tank where the oil is slowly oozing out. I'm collecting the leaking oil in a container on the ground.

    Can the crack be repaired?

    If so, could I do it myself or would I need a professional?


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    #2
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    No, replace your oil tank immediately, it cannot be repaired an when cracked may fail at anytime. Cleanup costs from tank leaks/failures can run into many 1000s euros!


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    cilleanna
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭cilleanna


    Soap will plug the split as a short term fix.


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    #4
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Soap is fine while waiting for your emergency replacement, but will do nothing to prevent the tank failing at any time


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    moonage
    Registered Users Posts: 795 ✭✭✭moonage


    Thanks for the advice.

    I now have a new tank.


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