Tons of stuff needs to be done this weekend. Hopefully, I'll get to spend some time on the tank.
4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)
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CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
I only have 2 suggestions, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or PVC pond liner. For this project to predictably work with peace of mind, I think its your best solution.
I'm not ready to concede yet. I know you're impatient, but I don't think either is the solution quite yet.
I still have about 7 gallons of coating left. The guy from Permadri recommended 15 gallons when I initially inquired about the product. I bought a sample gallon and the 15 gallons. Based on that, I'm quite happy with the result considering I've used more on the low (30 sq. ft. per gallon) rather than the high end (20 sq. ft. per gallon) to coat it.
I still have about 7 gallons of coating left. The guy from Permadri recommended 15 gallons when I initially inquired about the product. I bought a sample gallon and the 15 gallons. Based on that, I'm quite happy with the result considering I've used more on the low (30 sq. ft. per gallon) rather than the high end (20 sq. ft. per gallon) to coat it.
I would slather on whatever you had left in a good thick coat on the most likely spots where you think the leak is. I'm pretty sure the product will work once the thickness is built up above the imperfection (raised screw, etc)
There are no raised screws. If anything it's a recessed screw or screw hole I missed filling with liquid nails.
Gf will be out of town Wednesday through Sunday for work. Only one or two things on my list involve her turtles, so other than feeding them and the tortoises, I'm working on my stuff while she's gone this time.
Wednesday until dark:30 I'll be working on the pond then heading inside to finally paint the band around the entire inside of the tank from the bottom of the acrylic to the 32" mark.
Thursday depending on how I feel when I get back from the dentist, I'll be back to work on the pond and doing maintenance on all the tanks/55 gallon drums/180 pond.
Friday until dark:30 it'll be work on the pond then some other things I need to get done.
Saturday is working on the pond and yard and garage.
Sunday will be water testing the big tank yet again. If it leaks, I'll be drying it out and coating every inch below 32" mark that hasn't been coated yet.
I'm determined to not just stop the leak, but find out where it's coming from. Sounds stubborn I know, but I want to have the confidence that I fixed it.
Sometime during the week, I need to get the 4 wheeler running so I can sell it.
Wednesday until dark:30 I'll be working on the pond then heading inside to finally paint the band around the entire inside of the tank from the bottom of the acrylic to the 32" mark.
Thursday depending on how I feel when I get back from the dentist, I'll be back to work on the pond and doing maintenance on all the tanks/55 gallon drums/180 pond.
Friday until dark:30 it'll be work on the pond then some other things I need to get done.
Saturday is working on the pond and yard and garage.
Sunday will be water testing the big tank yet again. If it leaks, I'll be drying it out and coating every inch below 32" mark that hasn't been coated yet.
I'm determined to not just stop the leak, but find out where it's coming from. Sounds stubborn I know, but I want to have the confidence that I fixed it.
Sometime during the week, I need to get the 4 wheeler running so I can sell it.
good luck man. One day i want to do the same thing in my house. I'm really excited to see how this turns out.
