Can you patch the bladder? They sent me a new one, but since I still have the old one I'd love to make it usable and have two bladders. Tried a thermarest seal kit and it didn't stick to the bladder. It's just a pinhole leak I need to seal. Can you patch the bladder? They sent me a new one, but since I still have the old one I'd love to make it usable and have two bladders. Tried a thermarest seal kit and it didn't stick to... » Read More Can you patch the bladder? They sent me a new one, but since I still have the old one I'd love to make it usable and have two bladders. Tried a thermarest seal kit and it didn't stick to the bladder. It's just a pinhole leak I need to seal. « Show Less
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In a pinch...duct tape. Not sure how long it would last for an official repair...maybe for as long as you needed it to. Jus' sayin' :)
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Don't know if I will ever need to. I have over inflated mine to a balloon (was in my pack pack and I couldn't see it) and nothing leaked. If it does leak their warranty is lifetime. They will send you a new one.
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Write to Matt at Geigerrig and ask. My concern with it is the water may contact any glue (assuming you glue a piece of the old bladder on the new one), which may not be so healthy. +1 on the warranty, and the customer service is amazing.
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You don't need to. They have a 100% lifetime warranty. One of mine (I have three now for various uses) started leaking around the lower connector. I contacted Geigerrig and they sent a new one via next day air. I had a new bladder in time for my weekend adventure, no questions asked.Gotta love a company that stands behind their product like that. That said, it's a semi rough exterior, so I don't know how well it would hold a patch in the field.
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I am sure there is a way to patch it, but the company has a pretty good warranty and a lifetime warranty against leaks. I haven't had any troubles with leaking yet with moderate use so far.
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I haven't tried this myself, but I think a bike tube patch on the inside would do the trick. The inside surface is smoother and the pressure would tend to hold the patch in place. Give the bladder a good wash before drinking out of it again.
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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The patch will probably stay on, but it's effectiveness may be questioned. The only way to tell if it will still work is to try it and see. It is kind of hit and miss after bathing. While the adhesive is pretty strong, water can get under it and ruin the patch. I don't agree with the people who say it will absolutely work. Very rarely have I had one last 4 days. Expensive, yes. But still worth it to me.
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The spot where you plan to apply the patch needs to be clean. If it is not, the patch will not seal properly. Trouble Free Pools forum might be able to offer some advice on how to repair the problem.
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I have used mine extensively and have had no leakage. Here's an idea - if you are concerned about ruining a $1k+ laptop, go to Target or walmart and pick up a box of the HUGE ziplock bags and put the bladder in the ziplock bag as a secondary barrier. Hope this helps...
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I wonder if you were ever able to fix this? Mine leaks all over the place and in reading other reviews of this DeLonghi product, it seems a common complaint. Also seems like "not fixable." A real bummer.
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Matt, I would suggest you reduce the pipe or drain down to a 3" This will give you a leak resistant seal. I used Hydraulic cement and bonded pvc pipe with the appropriate diameter to the interior of my bell shaped floor drain. This then gave me a perfect diameter that was supported by the dried hydraulic cement. This allowed it to handle the side pressure of the bladder as you tighten this floor guard. Or on the worse case you can order it and try it too see if it will expand too the size you need, if it doesn't fit you can always return it. This worked in my situation but may or may not in yours.
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We patched ours a couple of different ways. If it's a pin hole, a drop off crazy glue will fix it; for a larger hole use the patch kit that came with the pool. To find the hole, you have to get it wet and see where it bubbles, from the air escaping.
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We love our hose and it is the best we have ever seen. My husband says it must be missing the "O" ring inside the female connector that attaches to the motorhome/trailer. Without the seal, it will be loose. It shouldn't be used until the seal is in place.
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Hey adjuster Jim, I have the same problem. I have an Everlast 4210 speedbag that all of sudden starting leaking, so I started looking online for a replacement. One guys review said he repaired the leak. That's what I'm going to attempt with some "Green Slime" or "Fix-a-Flat" or maybe a bicycle tube repair kit. Sorry I couldn't give you an answer on the Title replacement bladder. If my attempts at fixing the leak are unsuccessful, I'll be looking again.
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Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in? Leave it on.Hope this helps you,Elaine. Thanks for letting me help you.Steve Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in?... » Read More Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in? Leave it on.Hope this helps you,Elaine. Thanks for letting me help you.Steve « Show Less
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None. I just unhooked the old one, connected the new one. Left faucet open for a bit, shut if off and I was done. It is working perfectly. Lots of pressure. If you let it completely empty every so often it will allow the bladder to last longer.
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Worked for me..... read all the instructions.. if it is a small hole or tear glue it shut first ...wait until next day then apply the patch over the entire surface and let it cure a day or so or longer... still working and holding air as normal after several fills.fixed several months ago ..still holding after several fills....used on an air mattress only...
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Did you try the patch kit? In the instructions it also says you can use duct tape for a temporary fix.
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I don't have the bladder handy to measure. We replaced a 2 liter bladder with this one and it fits in our small pack well. We love this bladder ...no leaking at the mouthpiece! I don't think you will have any trouble with the size, if you do...Amazon has a great return policy.
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It is a problem. I am not that happy with how they have sealed the top. The first time I used this in a Tri, I did not secure the inner bottle down with the rubber band and it was creeping up. I pushed it down only to be drenched with gatorade. So for the next 55 miles of my ride, I was very sticky. I ended up making my own gasket to seal the top. You then need to open it to refill, but it is better than having the liquid come out of the bottle.
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good observation with the wax seals. The clog is trans the wax seal and when plunge (increase pressure) the toilet the way of least resistance (the wax) gives in. This should not happen with the new seal or only transiently. good luck to all of us. One solution is to unclog with a "snake".