BELZONA SOLUTIONS FOR LEAKS

KHIA ID: 462
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: PVC Pipe, concrete wall, concrete slab beneath the discharge pipe.
Customer Location: Animal food manufacturing - Missouri, USA
Application Date: June 2004
Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona® 4211 (Magma-Stop)

Problem: Filler used between the drain pipe and the wall when constructed was allowing water to seep through the one inch gap around the pipe and collect underground. A $10,000 fine from environmental concerns was on the horizon.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Visible leak
  2. Leak sealing with Belzona® 4211 in process
  3. External heat was applied to decrease curing time and ensure the area was dry
  4. Finishing the application
Application Situation
Filter drain - below grade.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11b.
Belzona Facts
The leak was stopped with Belzona® 4211, and then the area was dried with a hot air gun. Belzona® 4111 was used to seal off the leak permanently. This job was done outside during a heavy rainstorm.
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