FridgeFreezer Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have a crack in the plastic housing of my dishwasher (yes, it's plastic, it's Hinari Kwality ) that lets water leak out. I tried a bit of silicone sealant in there but it doesn't like wet + hot + dishwasher powder and has dissolved Only other thing in the house is superglue but that doesn't like water either (it says). I do have instant gasket kicking about (LR content, see?) but as the d/w is white I'd rather not stick black/orange/red/blue stuff all over it. Can anyone recommend anything that will sort this and that's either clear, white, or some relatively subtle colour and won't kill me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I have a crack in the plastic housing of my dishwasher (yes, it's plastic, it's Hinari Kwality ) that lets water leak out. I tried a bit of silicone sealant in there but it doesn't like wet + hot + dishwasher powder and has dissolved Only other thing in the house is superglue but that doesn't like water either (it says). I do have instant gasket kicking about (LR content, see?) but as the d/w is white I'd rather not stick black/orange/red/blue stuff all over it. Can anyone recommend anything that will sort this and that's either clear, white, or some relatively subtle colour and won't kill me? superglue should be fine, its what window fitters use to stck UPVC windows together with.... once its stuck thats it, nothing will get it off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Sure-Seal, its like a silicone sealant but heat resistant and white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Manual Washing up? Then move the dishwasher outside and use it to clean landy parts? The leak wont matter then? I'll get me coat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 araldite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Some sort of plastic welding solvent? Like used to connect plastic waste pipes under the sink. I guess you would need to attach a patch over the crack though. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 Manual Washing up? You what now? I like Chris's suggestion, if the superglue (currently undergoing rigorous testing ) doesn't hold then I may nip out to Wickes and get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Automotive seam sealer - sticks like whatsit to a blanket but remains flexible. Available in white from your local (decent) motor factors (not halfrauds) Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco_Dunk Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 DUCK TAPE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 make a feature out of it? weld something bigger to it look for non-porus cynoacrylate (superglue is porus hence it not liking water) leave just enough over to stick Dave or his bike to something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Bloody bike - we're doing tyre swapping this afternoon any idea if Kawasaki wheels can be bolted to a Honda, it would save me driving to pompey with them because the poor little lamb's too weak to carry them himself on the bike (I think he must be related to Al). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Bloody bike - we're doing tyre swapping this afternoon any idea if Kawasaki wheels can be bolted to a Honda, it would save me driving to pompey with them because the poor little lamb's too weak to carry them himself on the bike (I think he must be related to Al). can make anything fit but straight swap - no chance should've said theres the bike tyre changing kit in the barn from the race bikes - doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I did wonder if it was the sort of thing that is DIY, but it risks yours truly getting roped in to helping - and grappling with bike tyres in the p*ssing rain doesn't sound like fun. Although, watching Dave grappling with bike tyres in the p*ssing rain while I'm sat in the lounge sipping a cup of earl grey does sound quite appealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 if your posh you can even get the van round to fit them while you both drink a cuppa, or send him to Micheldever tyres so he gets wet on the way up and still gets them fitted for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 What about epoxy filler, which is used to repair holes etc. on GRP hulls/decks. If I get a crack in my deck, usually where a deck fitting is attached causing a stress fracture under load, I grind/sand a bit out, fill with epoxy (grey colour) then finish with GRP filler (white) which sands/polishes down so that there is no evidence of there ever being a problem. If there in an impact hole or fracture to the hull, the same process is used, although I lay up some glassfibre mat and GRP resin on the inside to reinforce the repair. Again the repair can be completely hidden with careful polishing. It is not a difficult repair and easier than one might imagine. A good sniff of the acetone (used for cleaning the repair site) helps things along. The issue I am unsure about is the resistance to temperature and the rate of expension/contraction of the filler vs. the "plastic" of your housing. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 ...I'd lend you my dishwasher, but he's at work this afternoon If none of the above work could try Mr Brown, he has all manner of water resistant sticky things due to spending all day with boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 If none of the above work could try Mr Brown, he has all manner of water resistant sticky things due to spending all day with boats. ...but he'll still just reccomend Stickaflex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 ...but he'll still just reccomend Stickaflex ...well he does love the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2hotdog Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Fridge - buy a new one ................ I think your find there quite cheap if its not a well know make Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8bertha Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 ...I'd lend you my dishwasher, but he's at work this afternoon Watchit woman! You made my dinner yet? Mr Brown could probably make a whole new cover thing out of fibre glass for ya... and then use sickaflx to hold it all together. He does have a fetish for the stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 If only I could afford a new one - got a Landy to build you know! When it does get replaced I'm quite tempted to mount it in the landy to save on washing up during extended camping trips - solar shower to feed it, mains inverter, bob's your uncle! BTW it is a table-top model, I'm not daft enough to fit a full-size one into the landy. No, that comes when I make an expedition trailer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLANCY Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hi try CAP'T TOLLEY'S CREEPING CRACK CURE (From a marine shop) I used it on the deck of my boat, that gets a lot of water if its good for GRP it may do your job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Watchit woman! You made my dinner yet? Mr Brown could probably make a whole new cover thing out of fibre glass for ya... and then use sickaflx to hold it all together. He does have a fetish for the stuff! at this point i think i'll remind you of some very absorbant wipes!!!! and yes i would recomend SIKAFLEX (for those that can't spell it) or an epoxy glue if it doesn't flex mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark green 90 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Bin it! (buy another,better quality or plastic knives and forks and party plates) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 J&B weld. or 4 minuet J&B weld. I held the Disco 2's thrmostat housing together with it when it fell apart one day. It lasted three weeks before I could get a new part. (that 3000 miles holding a Td5 water system together mid summer) Freelander 1.8 engine mounts have been fixed with it while in the 2004 BORC and Halfords sell it to. We also stuck a barbique back together with it when I dropped it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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