Patching latex tubes

[Bean Long]

Hi all,

Anyone with experience in latex tubes? I'm just wondering if they can
be patched with standard butyl type patches or do I need to use
something else??

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Bean

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[gplama]

Hi all,

Anyone with experience in latex tubes? I'm just wondering if they can
be patched with standard butyl type patches or do I need to use
something else??

The only way to patch them is with another tube. Remove the one with the hole, replace with one that has no hole.

They are only costly if purchased at the wrong place.

 

[suzyj]

The only way to patch them is with another tube. Remove the one with the hole, replace with one that has no hole.

They are only costly if purchased at the wrong place.

They're actually extremely easy to patch. However, normal butyl patches don't work very well. Instead, use a bit of latex cut from an old tube.

Cheers,

Suzy

 

[Bean Long]

suzyj wrote:
> gplama Wrote:
>> The only way to patch them is with another tube. Remove the one with
>> the hole, replace with one that has no hole.
>>
>> They are only costly if purchased at the wrong place.
>
> They're actually extremely easy to patch. However, normal butyl
> patches don't work very well. Instead, use a bit of latex cut from an
> old tube.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Suzy
>
>

Thanks Suzy. Standard glue and latex OK then? Are there any latex
patches out there on the market??

Cheers,

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[suzyj]

Bean Long wrote:

> Thanks Suzy. Standard glue and latex OK then?

No problem.

I use the same glue you use on butyl tubes. I've heard that single glue also works.

> Are there any latex patches out there on the market??

Not that I've ever heard of.

Cheers,

Suzy

 

[Bean Long]

suzyj wrote:
> Bean Long wrote:
>
>> Thanks Suzy. Standard glue and latex OK then?
>
> No problem.
>
> I use the same glue you use on butyl tubes. I've heard that single
> glue also works.
>
>> Are there any latex patches out there on the market??
>
> Not that I've ever heard of.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Suzy
>
>
Cheers Suzy. Info much appreciated.

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[Darryl C]

In article <[email protected]>,
suzyj <[email protected]> wrote:

> Bean Long wrote:
>
> > Thanks Suzy. Standard glue and latex OK then?
>
> No problem.
>
> I use the same glue you use on butyl tubes. I've heard that single
> glue also works.
>
> > Are there any latex patches out there on the market??
>
> Not that I've ever heard of.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Suzy

Could you use the liquid latex available at art shops (used for rubber
moulds)?
My approach would be to just paint it on to the tube, let it dry and add
another coat. Repeat with further coats as deemed necessary.

regards,
Darryl