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[Closed] How to remedy a leaky bladder?

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Evening all.

My Osprey bladder has a small hole in it, quite near the top. I patched it with a Platypus patch a few months ago but this failed last weekend, filling my car and coating my knee pads with 2l of water.

Being a man, I put some trusty duct tape (traditional grey, by 3M) over the leaky patch and this seems to have helped, but does anyone have any ideas for a more permanent repair?

Thanks

T


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 6:55 pm
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Could you use a spot of vulcanising glue? Is that food safe?


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 6:57 pm
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This, Araldite (fixes everything), Seam grip; all have crossed my mind but 1. it's quite a waxy plastic, not sure what will stick, 2. I don't want to melt it and 3. I'd rather not elevate my chances of getting cancer any further!


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 6:59 pm
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I had a duct tape repair on a Camelbak bladder for a couple of years!


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 7:01 pm
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How to remedy a leaky bladder?

Buy a new one?


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 7:02 pm
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Life time warranty on them.
I emailed and sent photos to osprey and never a had proof of purchase.

They posted me a new one in a few days.


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 7:03 pm
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Klunky - will try this route, thanks. I could buy a new one, but it's a very small hole and it seems like it should be repairable!


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 7:06 pm
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those park patches work for so long, but in the end i gave up and bought another


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 7:11 pm
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I repaired my 3ltr Osprey bladder with a Park Patch getting on for 3 years ago and HT's still holding fine. Had a hole near to where the hose attaches.

Make sure the surface is really clean & grease free first though, giving it a wipe with isopropyl helps with this.


 
Posted : 21/02/2015 8:09 pm

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