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This video illustrates using a simple rag to control small seepage leaks that can occur at an oil tank top vent or filler pipe. These leaks occur during oil tank fill-up and range from serious to trivial.
While a proper repair requires disassembly and re-making of the pipe joints with an oil-resistant pipe joint sealant compound, we found that a small leak could be contained right at the joint with a rag until we found time to clean the joint external surfaces with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
Applying an external epoxy sealant can stop small leaks at these pipe connections without having to go to the trouble and expense of a complete disassembly of the oil tank fill or vent piping.
OIL TANK LEAKS & SMELLS - Details about leaky oil storage tanks
OIL TANK FILL / VENT PIPE LEAK REPAIRS - details about causes & cures for leaks at the oil storage tank fill or vent piping
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