need ideas

robmarley · 10-31-2015, 09:29 AM

I have a hairline crack in the plastic nipple on the vac pump and it is causing all sorts of problems. I've tried wrapping it with that self fusing silicone tape and putting a hose clamp on it, but the repair only lasts for 20 minutes before it starts leaking again. it looks like it's serviceable but I have not been able to find it. looks like you have to buy a whole pump.

anyone have this issue before? if so, howd you fix it?

thanks!

N54Bob1988 · 10-31-2015, 03:20 PM

Best bet would be to use some expoy on the crack in short of buying a new pump

robmarley · 10-31-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by N54Bob1988

Best bet would be to use some expoy on the crack in short of buying a new pump

you are probably right. I was just thinking about using a little bit of fiberglass to wrap around it and the epoxy to seal. good idea thank you!

N54Bob1988 · 10-31-2015, 04:05 PM

Just let it cure full time before ya use it. Last ditch effort . nothing to lose

robmarley · 10-31-2015, 05:17 PM

that will be the toughest part for me. patience was never my strong suit lol.

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