Hi Jake, was that "try ABS/PVC cement," as in, "give it a try and let us
know how it works," or as in "try it, it works."

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On 10/26/2007 1:08 PM Jake de Villiers wrote:

> Try ABS/PVC Cement, as used for plumbing.  Completely different set of
> solvents.
>
> On 10/26/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote:
>> Has anyone found a way to patch our water tanks?  The material (PVC,
>> Poly -pro, whatever) doesn't let much stick to it at least in my past
>> experience trying epoxy, polyester, etc.  Is there a way to repair that
>> stuff?  I have to fix my Alaskan's tank so I can tow my "Tool-box/Vanagon"
>> down south.  The material in that tank is the same as my Westy tank,
>> except
>> I can't find a replacement for it anywhere, and to re-design the interior
>> of
>> my camper is not workable...Is there some kinda "Goo" that sticks to the
>> whiteish translucent plastic that tanks are made from?  Anyone try
>> marine-tex with any success?
>>   I really don't want to get to the desert and find my 'repair' is not
>> working, because 're-repairing' out in the sand without tools and
>> electricity is not fun..
>>   Anybody?
>>   Don Hanson
>>
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