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• Cleaning a water tank questions
  • For sealant use Butyl tape
  • Rubber gasket material is available from any decent hardware store...
  • ideas.....
    • I think it will be a multistage process
      • Doubt you'll find butyl tape in Home Depot
        • I like butyl tape but maybe not for water tank inspection plate.
          • Thanks Hagar. I'm not sure
        • I love butyl
          • Hey Rodd I've been using your compounding/polishing advice
            • Larry glad to hear it!
  • Please let us know the results.....
    • You bet! I may end up
      • I use a carbon filter sold in hardware stores for icemakers plumbed inline with the handpump.
      • I hope to launch first week of June.
  • *Silicone* or Buna are the standard for water systems
    • Thanks Rich, I'll take a look.