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Old 02-16-2011, 05:23 PM
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Can you use some kind of epoxy to seal the leaks?
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Old 02-16-2011, 07:10 PM
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I wish... there is way to many and going to be hard to find. I got some food safe 3mm bags, thanks to previous advice. Going to to double bag it... you think thats enough?
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Old 02-17-2011, 12:29 AM
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As Josie said, run your hand around the inside. Any sharp points? Should sand them down or they will cut your plastic eventually
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Old 02-17-2011, 01:05 AM
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Can you use some kind of epoxy to seal the leaks?
people do make plywood tanks sealed with fiberglass and epoxy resin, could just coat the whole inside
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Old 02-17-2011, 01:08 AM
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I like this idea, very stylish and gorgeous.

Can you not use a spray sealant, liquid silicone or something like truck liner spray? Just wondering... I like this idea so much, that if you can seal something like that I may just do this also.
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Old 02-17-2011, 01:48 AM
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The bags are working for now... If I find it leaks I will probably go the spray sealant route.
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Old 02-17-2011, 03:30 AM
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Should work if you made sure that there was nothing inside that could puncture the bags. That's the most important part.

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Old 02-17-2011, 04:11 AM
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Where did you get the bags from? I like this idea as well. Thought about doing it myself but could not find a food grade decorative container.
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Old 02-17-2011, 05:09 AM
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Industrial plastics is where I got the bags... keeps the woman happy as it supplies more than enough water for ato and serves as a nice deco piece rather than some ugly bin.
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