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Help with fixing a leaking PNP BAG


Bwhit

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My front ballast bag in the bow is leaking when it gets to 3/4 full. I found the source of the leak. It’s coming from the factory seal where the fitting mates to the bag. It’s not the threads or fitting. I believe it was caused by over time the fitting 90degree when it fills up pushes against the cushions and finally caused it to start leaking. 
rather then buying a new bag I would like to try and fix it. Do you guys have any recommend patches or pvc you recommend to try and use? 
 

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5 hours ago, Bwhit said:

We’re you able to fix this?

I used the purple spray PVC cement because I had a can here anyway. Sprayed many light coats then cut a patch that fit over the valve tight and was about 1.5" all the way around valve. Like a donut. Used glue that comes with a patch kit to stick it. Has worked for 2 trips but I suspect it will fail again.https://www.homedepot.com/p/VPC-PipeWeld-All-In-One-Pipe-Cement-Adhesive-for-PVC-Pipe-6-31-05/204867549?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&&mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D26P-G-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-MULTI-NA-Feed-SMART-2146689-WF-PIPE_AND_FITTINGS_New_Engen+PL3&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D26P-G-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-MULTI-NA-Feed-SMART-2146689-WF-PIPE_AND_FITTINGS_New_Engen+PL3-71700000081597013-58700006937676208-92700062365702238&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7oyNBhDiARIsADtGRZbypwYbfo_ZW8FWkX0LFXHUs9wOfo5OomDwQKm4OM1-63V7NNXBDv0aAvk3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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I could have sworn I replied to this, but maybe it didn't take.

I read about a similar repair in another forum where they used a plastic through-hull fitting and shoved it through the torn spot, then used 3M 5200 sealant around the fitting before tightening the nut down.  You should be able to find a fitting that has the correct end for your quick disconnects.

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On 11/28/2021 at 5:55 PM, justgary said:

I could have sworn I replied to this, but maybe it didn't take.

I read about a similar repair in another forum where they used a plastic through-hull fitting and shoved it through the torn spot, then used 3M 5200 sealant around the fitting before tightening the nut down.  You should be able to find a fitting that has the correct end for your quick disconnects.

You did but it is in another thread somewhere else.

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fix your pnp plumbing length and route as well as 90 elbow vs straight quick connect,  quit making a bind on the port that causes this,  overfilling is also a big contributor 

i just cut the length of my new boats rear drain/fill line and switched it from a straight quick connect to a 90

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