How to Stop and Repair a Tank Live Leak

#Liveleaks and through-wall defects present major safety concerns to asset owners. This video demonstrates how live leaks on tanks operating at low pressures can be stemmed effectively by using Belzona 9611 (ES Metal). This rapid-curing epoxy is packaged as a stick and has been designed specifically to seal live leaks. The solution is then completed by bonding of a plate over the stemmed leak to achieve a permanent repair. This video mainly focuses on #howtobondmetaltometalwithoutwelding.
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Leakage of potentially harmful solutions into the environment can prove problematic to both personnel and equipment in the immediate vicinity.
Eliminating the health and safety risks associated with conventional cut and weld hot work, #Belzona cold-applied metal repair composites are simple to apply in situ without the need for specialist equipment meaning they can be easily applied by your maintenance team.
Materials Used:
To stop the leak, we used Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal) then to bond on a plate we used Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
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How-to Guide:
Step 1: Prepare the surface using a simple grinding file.
Step 2: Clean the area to remove any dirt, grease and other contaminants.
Step 3: Cut off the required amount of Belzona 9611 and knead until a uniform color is achieved.
Step 4: Force the mixed material into the hole and apply pressure with a ratchet strap until the material hardened.
Step 5: After approximately an hour or once the material has fully cured, remove the ratchet strap.
Step 6: Roughen the entire area of the tank where a plate will be bonded using a grinder.
Step 7: Again, clean the area to remove any dirt, grease and other contaminants.
Step 8: Mix Belzona 1161 as per the IFU until a uniform material was achieved.
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Step 9: A Firmly apply the mixed Belzona material to the prepared area of the tank with a stiff bristled brush. Additionally, the material should be applied to the plate, pressing well into the surface and creating a sufficient build up in the center.
Step 10: Position the plate and firmly press it onto the repair area.
Step 11: Remove the excess material and the masking tape to finish the application.
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Timestamps:
Intro - 0:00
Products Used - 0:04
Surface Preperation - 0:11
Applying Belzona 9611 to stop the live leak - 0:26
Prepare for plate bonding - 0:55
How to mix Belzona 1161 - 1:28
How to apply Belzona 1161 - 1:44
Fixing the plate - 2:40

[@JohnSmith-wb6kq]

Now that's a proper repair, bravo dude

[@euniceabgawubrown1275]

Nice

[@praveenmalhotra159]

Good information. Why does water reduce on its own in a concrete underground water tank? There are no leaks in the tank

[@suzellesmith1373]

Is this safe on a large potable metal water tank?

[@BlackFoxProduc]

Cure time?

[@s6467]

Will it work for plastic sinter leakage????

[@shacroft1]

hi, can we used Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal) & Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal) on a stainless steel water tank?

[@velagandulasrikanth]

Is it fix for cement water tank also ??

[@shashankbharadwaj9810]

👌👌

[@nicolemiguelnavarro6132]

very wise technique boss is that available in wilcon depot thank u so match

[@belzona]

Hello! Thank you for your question! Our products are available through local Belzona Distributors. You can find a Distributor in your area by using a Distributor Finder on our website: www.belzona.com/en/about/disfinder.aspx

[@TheLollyMuncher]

Does it stop oil looking for something to surround my diff on my car as the seal is stuffed either gotta plug it or get a new diff

[@ronanigans4715]

Buy a new diff, the vibration is gonna fuck it up

[@MrLmm001]

Will this work on a air compressor tank that gets to 125psi occasionally ?

[@belzona]

Thank you for your question. Yes, it would work but it would not be able to be a live leak repair. It must be done with no pressure and let cure to a full mechanical hardness as per the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our Technical Department at [e-mail] or find a local Belzona representative: www.belzona.com/en/contact.aspx

[@phsycho1693]

Question, if the surface was dry and no longer had a surface contamination level after the whole was plugged, why was 1111 not used instead?

[@belzona]

Thank you for your comment. Belzona 1111 can be used provided that the surface is clean, dry and roughened, however for the purpose of this video we decided to show off the capabilities of using one of our other products, Belzona 1161, as this material also adds an extra safety precaution, just in case the best possible surface preparation can not be carried out.

[@muhammadabrarbajwa9047]

Will this product repair a water leak from a tank,leaking from a weld seam, if used with 9341 reinforcement sheet? Or plate bonding is the only solution.

[@luisrg436]

What kind of pressure can this silly puddy hold? Is it only tank head pressure?

[@AsifAli-wj2vv]

It can work on around 80 Celsius

[@castroRR6]

How much pressure would this hold up?

[@belzona]

Hello! Thank you for your question. That depends on a few parameters and at times is determined by testings/calculations. We recommend you contact Belzona's Technical department for further explanation. Please email [e-mail] for assistance. Best regards, Belzona Team

[@lindachifungoz]

Where can 1 get I'm in Zimbabwe

[@EdelbertStanislaus]

is there any safety and health concern belzona contact with potable water?

[@belzona]

Thank you for your question! Please email [e-mail] our Technical department for more information.

[@prayudaasa461]

How much temperature would this hold up?

[@belzona]

Hello and thank you for your question! This specific repair is done at ambient temperature conditions. Repairs like this could hold higher temperature patches but the live leak must be stopped and the product must be fully cured before seeing the wet heat from the water. Please let us know should you have other questions. Regards - Belzona Team

[@Makrandbhosle8720]

Is it Mseal??

[@jaydiprajput2094]

Sir in 85 degree temp possible in runing

[@belzona]

Hi Jaydip,
Unfortunately, this repair technique would not be suitable at 85°C both due to the material properties and the risk to the applicator. We would therefore recommend that the system be shut off prior to the use of a High-Temperature paste grade such as Belzona 1511. If you require any further information please contact us at www.belzona.com
Thanks,
Miles

[@dantedenardis1385]

A $.30 self tapping screw and washer with a rubber washer underneath would take care of this problem almost instantly, and no one would have to put on a hazmat suit lol

[@ourchannelmix7789]

Welding is fast and easy way

[@gholamrezaabbasi839]

Welding is not safe

[@kevinisawake]

OVERKILL FOR A SMALL HOLE.

[@samurai007.5]

One cannot be too safe

[@enterthelegions]

Waste of time and money . Metal patch weld is 1/20 the price and time

[@JoseRuizVlog]

This is how I fixed mine! th-cam.com/video/OBXmW1Z6uHE/w-d-xo.html