How to fix Camebak reservoir with hole in it?

fwd_loop
fwd_loop Posts: 4
edited October 2007 in MTB general
Somehow (I suspect my youngest daughter) managed to puncture/put a small hole in my camelbak reservoir :evil: . Being pretty new, I don't want to have to buy a new reservoir so am trying to figure out how to fix it.

I thought about an inner tube patch, but figured the glue was probably not the best thing to be drinking on a frequent basis.

Anybody have any other ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks

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  • jacktheoc
    jacktheoc Posts: 1,556
    is it a clean hole or a little rip, i got one in mine a few month ago which was about 1cm but wasnt a hole it was only about 0.5cm width, mine was just a rip so i got some matches and burnt it back together, just held the match near it and melted it a little then pushed it together :twisted: still works now :)
  • fwd_loop
    fwd_loop Posts: 4
    Its a puncture, like it got caught on something and was then tugged, so the hole is about 2 to 3 mm across.

    But thats a good idea - heat it up and try and weld the plasctic back together. I'll try it tonight.

    Maybe even see if I can get a piece of strong (food based) plastic and even "weld" that over the hole if the original trick doesn't work.

    Thx
  • mistercrabb
    mistercrabb Posts: 61
    Some sort of water resistant tape (sellotape?) stuck from the inside of the reservoir. The water pressure will hold it on, not push it off.

    Just an idea :)
  • brasso
    brasso Posts: 203
    I previously tried to repair one but ended up buying a new one as the repair failed while out on a ride :cry:
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  • lordhelmet
    lordhelmet Posts: 60
    use a paddling pool repair patch, they're sticky as fook, and should stay on for ever
  • the1pig
    the1pig Posts: 7
    Depending on the size of the hole id be tempted to take it back to where you bought it as most of the camelbak range have lifetime guarantee's.

    I had a similar problem with mine and they exchanged it after a years use no quibble or fuss it might be worth a shot.
  • clubsport911
    clubsport911 Posts: 32
    Patch it with one of those simple "pre glued" jobbies - from the inside - and then fill it with water immediately (to hold the joint intact.)

    Ps - to avoid any nastyness, just wipe it with an anti-bacterial cloth, soak for a while and drain / flush a couple of times.
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