[Bob Allen]

Today I was taking the Y strainer filter off to clean 
(the one that is on the side of the water tank)
and the joint came away from the water tank leaving just a hole
can anyone suggest a quick fix to get me back working again as im losing money having to postpone work

Ps it a Hydramaster Boxer 421

[Simon Gerrard]

Bob,
Stuff a cloth in it to block up the hole.
Don't fill the tank fully.
Live feed the machine and don't use the tank.

Simples

Simon

[*Hector*]

I thought Simon had changed his user name again. From Major Clean it Up .... 


 

[Simon Gerrard]

This will repair it.
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/auto-parts/car-tape-glue-velcro/evo-stik-hard-fast-metal-epoxy-putty

[Bob Allen]

Thanks Simon
Im thinking if i can block that hole with something similar to that epoxy stuff then i couls attach a longer hose from small pump directly into tank, failing that drilling a whole nearer the front of the tank and having a new connection fitted, would that work?

[Deep Cleaning Solutions]

I have used something similar to what Simon is suggesting on portys many times and has worked a treat.

[Simon Gerrard]

Bob,
Try and get it welded if you can.
Best to get a patch over it as the aluminium has probably corroded over the years.

Simon

[clive ware]

Stick your old chap in it Bob. Then again, might need something a bit more substantial!!

[Bob Allen]

It prob only broke Mr Clive Ware, because you had looked at it at some point, you Jinx