I've got a hole in my Steamer
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Topic: I've got a hole in my Steamer
Posted By: ifoxwell
Subject: I've got a hole in my Steamer
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 5:25pm
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And its not the time of year to have problems like that so whats the best way to repair it? Cheers Ian ------------- RS300 |
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Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 6:32pm
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Buy a new one and stop being a typical dinghy tightwad. ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 6:50pm
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AquaSeal is clear sets a little shiny and obvious and once the tube is opened I have trouble storing it for future use, quite expensive as well. Black Witch is er black, lasts once opened and I think is cheaper, possibly not quite so heavy duty viscous as AquaSeal. Certainly not definitive advice but all I know. |
Posted By: cad99uk
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 7:42pm
| Store AquaSeal in the freezer. |
Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 8:26pm
| Tried all ways, making sure no air returned into tube, wrapped in cling film in the freezer. Not doubting you, how long have you kept it after opened? |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 8:49pm
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Why am I not surprised there a so many with available answers on fixing a hole in a wetsuit ffs, you couldn't make it up never mind write it. I'm surprised there's not an answer involving wood glue... ------------- https://www.corekite.co.uk/snow-accessories-11-c.asp" rel="nofollow - Snow Equipment Deals https://www.corekite.co.uk" rel="nofollow - New Core Kite website |
Posted By: cad99uk
Date Posted: 23 Feb 16 at 9:02pm
| Store in freezer for six months or so. The other day the tube was down to a quarter left and only then had to open the end up because the nozzle was clogged and could not be cleared. The glue was still useable and then just rolled the end back. |
Posted By: Paramedic
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 7:56am
| Most diving centres will glue a neoprene patch on for you - might cost £10-£20 depending on the size of the hole. |
Posted By: ifoxwell
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 9:01am
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As, Graham rightly points out, I'm tight... and I happen to have some Evostick.... so would that work as an adhesive? ------------- RS300 |
Posted By: iGRF
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 9:44am
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Posted By: Pierre
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 12:28pm
| Evostick... got to be worth a try. Contact adhesive, and I have enough trouble getting the bloody stuff off my hands |
Posted By: PeterG
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 1:46pm
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Just make sure it's fully cured before you put the suit on! ------------- Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59 |
Posted By: Neptune
Date Posted: 24 Feb 16 at 2:43pm
Back, Sack or crack  ------------- Musto Skiff and Solo sailor |