03-05-2021, 10:29 AM
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JonE-200W or better.
Proper sheet metal workers will rightfully roll their eyes, but a good alternative patch material is common brass shim stock. .
As others have said, don't risk an open flame without de-gassing the tank. My preference for this sort of repair was to first thoroughly wash out the tank with hot soapy water and then refill it positioning the tank so only the area of the repair was above water.
Biddlecombe- I've done it in the past on other makes with a sizzling hot soldering copper. Making sure the heating is done a safe distance away, and the flame is extinguished before the heat is applied to the tank. Tin your affected area and the patch first, and hold the patch in position while you sweat it on with something like a scriber, that won't act as a heat sink.
Proper sheet metal workers will rightfully roll their eyes, but a good alternative patch material is common brass shim stock. .
As others have said, don't risk an open flame without de-gassing the tank. My preference for this sort of repair was to first thoroughly wash out the tank with hot soapy water and then refill it positioning the tank so only the area of the repair was above water.
Biddlecombe- I've done it in the past on other makes with a sizzling hot soldering copper. Making sure the heating is done a safe distance away, and the flame is extinguished before the heat is applied to the tank. Tin your affected area and the patch first, and hold the patch in position while you sweat it on with something like a scriber, that won't act as a heat sink.