Same "boat". I used silicon sealant and filled once. (this is our spare bag) and we don't fill it totally full, and the valve like that I made the top so it doesn't have as much weight on it all the time.
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Same "boat". I used silicon sealant and filled once. (this is our spare bag) and we don't fill it totally full, and the valve like that I made the top so it doesn't have as much weight on it all the time.
You could use this one.
https://www.flow-rite.com/products/m...ngs/ma-041-qlb
I have had good luck adding ports.
That works well but don't let a line get twisted or it will pull out. I have to put mine back with some 5200.
I ordered one of those in a 90 degree since the port is in a tight spot but also with the quick disconnect end so I can still remove and get the bag out easily. Hoping that along with a good adhesive will do the trick. I read about using an abrasive wheel to rough up the bag surface and give the glue a better bite to bond.
Going to keep trying until something works!
Berg, try one of these, with that glue, straight or 90 should certainly be worth a try. I added a vent to my two port center bag a few years back and it worked well.
https://www.flow-rite.com/products/m...ngs/ma-041-qlb
Oops did not read far enough.
I would be shocked if 3m 5200 wouldnt work. That stuff is so strong its stupid. Im about to use some of that on the threads of my 750 high flys cus they keep popping out when full.
Problem is the port itself that is heat seated to the bag actually ripped. So I doubt any amount of gluing I would do would hold too long.
Just ripped the whole thing out last night and put in a 90* flow rite 1-1/8" bulkhead style fitting (looks like a thru hull). Then swapped the fitting on the hose to a straight flow rite 1-1/8" quick connect so I can still get the bag out easy. Gooped it with 5200 and cranked it all down tight. It "looks good" but who knows if it will hold.
(gouged it up a bit with a channel lock - only thing I had that was big enough for that nut!)
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...EFCF661E41.jpg
I read that the 5200 takes 7 days to fully cure (urgh) but this repair is only going to be about 36 hours old before it gets put to the test. Crossing fingers....
I told you that I had some extra 5200 fast cure and that home depot sells the 5200 fast cure for $9.
*shaking my head*
Gotta do whatcha gotta do when you're on the run and working late.
*raising middle finger and smiling*