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Old 06-15-2009, 09:16 AM
solkoe solkoe is offline
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how to fix high pressure water leaks

I have just reconfigured my pool solar heater and an excited about its success. The input water was 62F and the output was 82F and it wasn't even a sunny day!
The problem is that there are several leaks due to the many connection that had to be made. The big leaks are between ABS fittings and there are several smaller leaks between ABS and poly tube and ABS and rubber.
Are there products that will seal leaks? I would prefer one the would spray on. Plumbing goop works well but is difficult to apply.

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Old 06-15-2009, 09:56 AM
Projammer Projammer is offline
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You might try water activated fiberglass tape. It should work for your ABS/ABS and ABS/Poly connections. Not sure about the rubber joints, it will depend on how flexible the rubber is.

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Old 06-15-2009, 10:02 AM
beowulff beowulff is offline
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It is very hard to glue Polypro. 3M makes one of the few effective adhesives - 8005 (and 8010), but I don't know how well they will glue ABS. You need a flexible glue. Try Silicone cement, maybe with a primer.
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