Leaking Fount tanks

Eldred Mullany

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Dec 21, 2019, 11:47:13 PM12/21/19

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Hi guys, i have two Optimus lantern 200 and 300 that leak and don’t hold pressure. The 200 has a pin hole around the refill cap at first I thought it was a seal however not seems around the neck of the cap, the 300 has hairline cracks around the ridge of the tank. Can these be repaired either by a epoxy coat sealant or soldering?

Has anyone done it and if so some recommendations please ?

Thanks Eldred

Eldred Mullany

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Dec 23, 2019, 2:39:32 AM12/23/19

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Thanks @Martin Eybers for supplying me a Optimus 300 fount, I can swop out founts. Safe Christmas to all the members of the group and have your lanterns on standby heard this morning that the grid is under severe pressure again.

Pharos

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Dec 23, 2019, 6:22:59 AM12/23/19

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Just a thought, but perhaps if we all used our lamps instead of electric lights, the pressure on the grid would be eased somewhat? ;-)

-Phil

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