noche
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Post by noche on Jun 9, 2024 23:55:24 GMT -5
I have a 15 lb rubber barrel that is very old. It leaks around the top. I have tried rubber bands, silicone and teflon paste. I need to replace the barrel. So for no luck. Any suggestions?
Thank you
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 10, 2024 3:28:12 GMT -5
Pull the liner out and examine it really carefully for cracks or holes. The barrel can leak from anywhere and the water can still come out from the top. If there is a hole or crack, then seal it both inside and out with a little Goop. Goop is like a super silicone and holds up really well to the tumbling rocks.
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noche
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Post by noche on Jun 10, 2024 21:10:20 GMT -5
Thanks. This doesn’t have a liner. It’s a rubber barrel. It leaks around the top of the barrel at the inner lid.
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 10, 2024 21:13:33 GMT -5
Thanks. This doesn’t have a liner. It’s a rubber barrel. It leaks around the top of the barrel at the inner lid. No rubber gasket between the barrel and lid? |
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noche
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Post by noche on Jun 15, 2024 19:18:04 GMT -5
That’s the trouble. Multiple pin holes in the lid and lid gasket. The out lid has been patched with some kind of epoxy. Looks like I need a lid, seal and outer lid. Any suggestions as to where to get new ones? Thanks for the help
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 15, 2024 19:24:53 GMT -5
That’s the trouble. Multiple pin holes in the lid and lid gasket. The out lid has been patched with some kind of epoxy. Looks like I need a lid, seal and outer lid. Any suggestions as to where to get new ones? Thanks for the help When I needed to replace the rubber gaskets on my barrels, I just used some rubber sheeting I had laying around. Cutting your own will ensure a proper fit if you do not know the name of the barrel manufacturer. |
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noche
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Post by noche on Jun 15, 2024 23:42:45 GMT -5
You cut it so it would allow the metal lid with the stud to just press fit it in? You didn’t try to wrap the lid?
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noche
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Post by noche on Jun 15, 2024 23:46:23 GMT -5
I think it’s a very old Lorraine barrel. Heavy 10 sided barrel inside. A little thinner in the bottom. I looked up a Lorraine replacement outer lid and the dimensions matched. I can’t find any in stock. Found a replacement barrel and lid. $175 seemed a little steep.
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