Replacing holding tank

On the subject of holding tanks - Will odor permeate through a holding tank as it does the hoses as they age?. Other than a leak - is there ever a reason to replace a holding tank?. Paul
 
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In our area you have to be 3 miles offshore in order to discharge waste. Many areas (lakes) don't allow it at all. You need to check your local jurisdiction for their rules and regs.
 
Found a way to repair holding tank. Leaks are due to the imbedded bolts in the bottom of the tank. I drilled a 1" inch hole thru the center of the bolt in the tank. The floor off the tank is about 1/2 inch thick. I inserted a 1" rubber drain plug with marine tech on the plug . I did it to all 4 corners. I sol aced a 1/2 mat under the tank to elevate the oplugs from touching the floor. Keeping the pressure off the plugs, after adding 28 gallons of water, I let it sit for 2 days and no more leaks. Total cost off repairs 60.00 versus 750 for a new tank. If you have a leak try this before spending your fuel money on a new tank. It works
 
sweet revenge said:
Found a way to repair holding tank. Leaks are due to the imbedded bolts in the bottom of the tank. I drilled a 1" inch hole thru the center of the bolt in the tank. The floor off the tank is about 1/2 inch thick. I inserted a 1" rubber drain plug with marine tech on the plug . I did it to all 4 corners. I sol aced a 1/2 mat under the tank to elevate the oplugs from touching the floor. Keeping the pressure off the plugs, after adding 28 gallons of water, I let it sit for 2 days and no more leaks. Total cost off repairs 60.00 versus 750 for a new tank. If you have a leak try this before spending your fuel money on a new tank. It works
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You put the plugs in from the inside, I suppose?
 
I think he drilled out the bolts, plugged with a rubber stop from the outside, fabricated a mat thicker than the plugs sticking out to go under the tank with holes cut out where the plugs are so they wouldn't be holding the weight if the tank and it's contents,and reinstalled.

That is a hell if a run on sentence.
 
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And what is it the bolts are originally there for? And does the threaded end of the bolt stick out of the tank or inside the tank?
 
ZZ13 said:
And what is it the bolts are originally there for? And does the threaded end of the bolt stick out of the tank or inside the tank?
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No clue but I think Bugaaboo explained it in one of his videos. The link is at the top this thread I think.
 
Hey man I'm just repeating what the original poster said. I think you may still need a little more defrosting.
 
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