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not exactly a boat, but a big water tank - how to seal seams
Hi all,
I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if anyone had some advice about how to seal the seams of the tank - like where the walls meet the floor. I was thinking of taking some 2" wide fiberglass tape and putting that on the seams, but I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. I was also planning on putting 2 or 3 penetrating layers of epoxy and then 2 coats of fiberglass/epoxy on top of that. It's pretty much the exact opposite of a boat - I want to keep the water inside I'd appreciate any help you can offer. -William |
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On Feb 20, 3:19 pm, Lew Hodgett wrote:
wrote: I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if anyone had some advice about how to seal the seams of the tank - like where the walls meet the floor. I was thinking of taking some 2" wide fiberglass tape and putting that on the seams, but I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. I have built several tanks using this approach using plywood, double bias glass and epoxy. Cut strips of glass about 4" wide for the seams. If you are creative and have some clamps, it is possible to assemble the tank without using any fasteners at all. Just clamp some 2"x2"x6" pieces temporarily in the corners and lay some 4" glass strips to tack everything together. Cut the flat interior pieces of glass about 1"-2" undersize. Use the 4" wide strips of the seams to overlay. I'd use about 3-4 layers of 17 OZ (DB170) on BOTH the inside and outside. This will totally encapsulate the plywood. When you are finished, coat the inside of the tank with "tank resin" (Not the same as laminating resin) You will be long gone and that tank will still be in service. Lew That sounds good Lew. I was planning on using the basic no-blush epoxy from this company - http://www.epoxyproducts.com/1_marineresins.html I assume this pretty similar to the "tank resin" that you're talking about. -William |
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On Feb 20, 3:19 pm, Lew Hodgett wrote:
wrote: I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if anyone had some advice about how to seal the seams of the tank - like where the walls meet the floor. I was thinking of taking some 2" wide fiberglass tape and putting that on the seams, but I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. I have built several tanks using this approach using plywood, double bias glass and epoxy. Cut strips of glass about 4" wide for the seams. If you are creative and have some clamps, it is possible to assemble the tank without using any fasteners at all. Just clamp some 2"x2"x6" pieces temporarily in the corners and lay some 4" glass strips to tack everything together. Cut the flat interior pieces of glass about 1"-2" undersize. Use the 4" wide strips of the seams to overlay. I'd use about 3-4 layers of 17 OZ (DB170) on BOTH the inside and outside. This will totally encapsulate the plywood. When you are finished, coat the inside of the tank with "tank resin" (Not the same as laminating resin) You will be long gone and that tank will still be in service. Lew That sounds good Lew. I was planning on using the basic no-blush epoxy from this company - http://www.epoxyproducts.com/1_marineresins.html I assume this pretty similar to the "tank resin" that you're talking about. -William |
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not exactly a boat, but a big water tank - how to seal seams
I have gone thru a 6 Gal set I got in San Diego. Really happy with
this guy, has everything. http://www.jgreer.com/ (877)342-8860 or on ebay, http://stores.ebay.com/AeroMarine-Products As Lou says depends on where you are. Den 48ft YF |
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not exactly a boat, but a big water tank - how to seal seams
I assume by 'tank resins' Lew means epoxy paints which are only
slightly different from marine epoxy resins in that they have pigments, some thixo additives and often are less brittle. paul oman progressive epoxy polymers www.epoxyproducts.com |
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not exactly a boat, but a big water tank - how to seal seams
wrote:
Hi all, I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if anyone had some advice about how to seal the seams of the tank - like where the walls meet the floor. I was thinking of taking some 2" wide fiberglass tape and putting that on the seams, but I wasn't sure if this was a good idea or not. I was also planning on putting 2 or 3 penetrating layers of epoxy and then 2 coats of fiberglass/epoxy on top of that. It's pretty much the exact opposite of a boat - I want to keep the water inside I'd appreciate any help you can offer. -William I used a 3/4" plywood tank for water on my sailboat for 20 years, lived aboard for 10 years. The only thing inside was 2-3 coats of Gluvit, never any leaks or problems. http://www.marinetex.com/PRODUCT%20P...it/gluvit%20pr od%20in.htm -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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not exactly a boat, but a big water tank - how to seal seams
On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:32:58 GMT, "dadiOH"
wrote: wrote: Hi all, I'm building a large water tank (4' x 4' x 12') out of plywood and fiberglass (wood outside, fiberglass inside). I was wondering if SNIP SNIP I think it might be a good idea to seal the outside of your tank as well. I would use a lightweight glass and either epoxy or poly resin. It will stop moisture penetration which will help reduce any movement which might cause your seams to fail. Joe |
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