Vetrano drip tray leaks

by **steveschoon** on Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:54 pm

My Vetrano drip tray has sprung a leak in one of the corners, and I'm trying to decide how to repair. Considering some silicone caulking, or possibly taking to a metal shop and having it re-welded. Open to other ideas...

by **shadowfax** on Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:56 pm

Caulk is probably fine, but may not last for a LONG time. Seems like it's susceptible to losing its adhesion due to mold if it's not well-maintained. Getting it re-welded is certainly a solution you can't go wrong with, but I think I'd try some epoxy first.

by **CRCasey** on Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:28 pm

JB Weld. But take a look at it's Material safety listing first.

-C

by **geoffbeier** on Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:16 pm

CRCasey wrote:JB Weld. But take a look at it's Material safety listing first.

Not that it should matter for the drip tray, but their water weld product is NSF rated for potable water IIRC.

by **cannonfodder** on Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:10 am

Should not cost much of anything to have it welded. My acetylene tank is empty or I would offer to hit it with a brazing rod to seal it up. It would take all of 5 min. JB weld be be my #2 pick.

by **steveschoon** on Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:34 am

Just looping back to say the the JB Weld worked great and I back to leak-free status. Thanks everyone.


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