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Penguin Sprayer takes a bullet
#1
I left a penguin sprayer near a small heater and it now has a triple size half dollar size hole melted about 2 gallons up, any ideas on how to plug it???....thanks.

the hole is on the side wall, I am currently trying to plug it with a cut out of a plastic encap gallon, but it is a rough fit, any help would be appreciated.
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#2
I doubt that you'll find a successful way to effectively patch roto-molded plastic. If you need a replacement tank, we can get one for you. Sorry to hear about your injured Penguin!
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#3
Seems like you could use a door knob cutter to create a uniform hole and use the same process to make a cutout from suitable material. Then, trim and epoxy the patch.
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#4
Try one of those "winter closing" plugs from an above ground pool supply place if hole is not too large.
http://www.amazon.com/WINTERIZING-EXPANS...B00404O5RG

Here is a 2"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2-Rubber-Exp...0657552995

I am sure if you look for the right size, you will find one.
May have to drill out a round hole first like Hoss suggested.
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#5
(01-24-2014, 06:26 PM)FloorCareMD Wrote: Try one of those "winter closing" plugs from an above ground pool supply place if hole is not too large.
http://www.amazon.com/WINTERIZING-EXPANS...B00404O5RG

Here is a 2"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2-Rubber-Exp...0657552995

I am sure if you look for the right size, you will find one.
May have to drill out a round hole first like Hoss suggested.


That sounds like it might work. Good idea!
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#6
Take a look at these. Must be a joke or something. It's a little rubber cork with stainless washers, a bolt and a wing nut. WHY SO EXPENSIVE!!!
Are these a super special size for some top secret military project?

http://www.pricegrabber.com/appliances/h...ct_details

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00462R2EK/ref=asc_df_B00462R2EK2936575?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-1592-01-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B00462R2EK
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#7
We're all in the wrong business. LOL
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#8
after you pluge the hole, hit it with some of that flexseal stuff. I haven't used it but on tv it looks pretty impressive.
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#9
Many thought this did too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GeF7A05zQ8
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#10
I use to be an auto body Tec. There is such a thing called a plastic welder used for the plastic bumpers on cars today.Check with your local body shop that is certified in plastic repair.Good luck!
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#11
I know you can get those rubber stoppers with the washer less expensive then that
my Steamin Demons have them so I know they all cannot be that expensive
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#12
I guess the real issue would be the pressure within the tank.
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