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OK, I had 5 bladders that were punctured from fish turning around and barbing me after their releases.
One bladder had
3 punctures in it!
Maybe I'll start launching the fish 10 ft; thru the air, away from me.
lol
So, it's obvious that I need to repair some bladders tonight so that I can get back out there on the water tomorrow!
Step 1: Fill the interior of the bladder with 1 1/2 cups of a real soapy solution with red dye mixed-in or red food coloring if you prefer.
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Step 2: Inflate the bladder (be careful not to over inflate), close the Boston Valve an shake the red soapy solution all over the inside of the bladder.
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Step 3: Locate the red bubbles and mark each hole with a small circle around the indicated hole using a permanent marker.
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Step 4: Release all of the air from the bladder by partially removing the base portion of the Boston Valve.
Dry the surface around the puncture hole and clean the surface using Isopropyl Alcohol up to 3" all around the hole or an area larger that the patch that you intend to use. Note: Don't worry about the red liquid inside the bladder, it will eventually evaporate.
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Step 4: I mixed the Aquaseal adhesive with the COTOL-240 accelerator per the manufacturer's recommended directions. I place a small drop of the Aquaseal on the hole and spread it to 1/8" all around beyond the hole or damage.
I used scissors to cut a circular patch that was at least 1 1/2" beyond the hole being repaired. I centered the patch and pressed down in the center on the hole and then I pressed all of the air out by working all of the surfaces from the center of the patch toward it's outer edges. Do this until you are satisfied that patch is installed well.
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Step 5: I like to press the adhesive patches with a flat of drinking water for at least 3 hours.
It should be ready to go ... until the next fish punctures one of my FT bladders again! lol
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Note: This is a very good time to take a damp cloth to wipe the inside of the FT skin clean before placing the repaired bladder back inside the FT skin.
Thanks for taking the time to check out this posting,
I hope that this was helpful!
Please cross your fingers for me for tomorrows 3 mile session!
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SP Dan <"))><
One bladder had
3 punctures in it!Maybe I'll start launching the fish 10 ft; thru the air, away from me.
lolSo, it's obvious that I need to repair some bladders tonight so that I can get back out there on the water tomorrow!
Step 1: Fill the interior of the bladder with 1 1/2 cups of a real soapy solution with red dye mixed-in or red food coloring if you prefer.
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Step 2: Inflate the bladder (be careful not to over inflate), close the Boston Valve an shake the red soapy solution all over the inside of the bladder.
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Step 3: Locate the red bubbles and mark each hole with a small circle around the indicated hole using a permanent marker.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Step 4: Release all of the air from the bladder by partially removing the base portion of the Boston Valve.
Dry the surface around the puncture hole and clean the surface using Isopropyl Alcohol up to 3" all around the hole or an area larger that the patch that you intend to use. Note: Don't worry about the red liquid inside the bladder, it will eventually evaporate.
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Step 4: I mixed the Aquaseal adhesive with the COTOL-240 accelerator per the manufacturer's recommended directions. I place a small drop of the Aquaseal on the hole and spread it to 1/8" all around beyond the hole or damage.
I used scissors to cut a circular patch that was at least 1 1/2" beyond the hole being repaired. I centered the patch and pressed down in the center on the hole and then I pressed all of the air out by working all of the surfaces from the center of the patch toward it's outer edges. Do this until you are satisfied that patch is installed well.
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Step 5: I like to press the adhesive patches with a flat of drinking water for at least 3 hours.
It should be ready to go ... until the next fish punctures one of my FT bladders again!
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Note: This is a very good time to take a damp cloth to wipe the inside of the FT skin clean before placing the repaired bladder back inside the FT skin.
Thanks for taking the time to check out this posting,
I hope that this was helpful!
Please cross your fingers for me for tomorrows 3 mile session!
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SP Dan <"))><
Last edited by SP Dan on Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:28 am; edited 1 time in total
It is just like a super adhesive tape (all-in-one patch) that comes a 3" x 5' roll and there are two different types for different applications, vinyl/vinyl-coated and fabrics.
brush back against my fin as it panicked and swam the wrong way ... 
PHEWW!! ... I felt fortunate that it only ran into the rubber of my fin and not into myself or my tube .... WRONG!!
Ha ha ha!!
