4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)

[nolapete]

Finally had time to put up the visquene and boards. About to go turn on the hose and start the test. I don't know what the result is, but I have a plan for either result. 2x6 frame over the plywood/rubber gasket joint on the window if it's the window. Liner if it's the tank.

 

[Billy_m24]

what are you sealing it with I would suggest ames blue max

 

[nolapete]

what are you sealing it with I would suggest ames blue max

I was one of the first on MFK to discover Blue Max. Ame's unfortunately will not guarantee their product for holding water. The product I am using is another water-based product like Blue Max originated by Liquid Rubber in Canada. It's an asphalt emulsion with no VOCs produced in the US by Permadri under trade names such as Pond Coat and Rubber Coat. I'm a reseller for the product line.

 

[kallmond]

I don't know which eventuality to hope for.

 

[nolapete]

After about 2800 gallons it started showing the same leak. I doubt it took longer to show because of the window blocked off. I think it is leaking in the same place it always has and because I didn't stop at 27-30" range where it was showing up it showed up later. I'm done trying to figure this out. Next step is putting a liner in it as I had originally planned. When that will be, I really don't know.

 

[mike huntley]

at least you have a plan B pete, keep up the good work with it mate, my leaks were driving me crazy but its so worth it when you can finally get it to hold water

 

[Ozkar]

After about 2800 gallons it started showing the same leak. I doubt it took longer to show because of the window blocked off. I think it is leaking in the same place it always has and because I didn't stop at 27-30" range where it was showing up it showed up later. I'm done trying to figure this out. Next step is putting a liner in it as I had originally planned. When that will be, I really don't know.

Don't let it get you down Pete.

I prefer black to the brown color, so I think it will look better with the liner.

Now get crackin' soldier!

 

[boredinthepeg]

what are you sealing it with I would suggest ames blue max

Are you a blue max dealer?? Everywhere I look it's blue max this and blue max that.
Sorry to hear the tank still leaks, hope the liner works out for you.

 

[nolapete]

Are you a blue max dealer?? Everywhere I look it's blue max this and blue max that.
Sorry to hear the tank still leaks, hope the liner works out for you.

No, I only sell Permadri. Blue Max looked promising, but they couldn't guarantee it would be fish safe.

 

[blacktarotannis]

Pete even with a liner it will still be nice. Don't get down its still wonderful work. I would hire you to build me one.