Busted Camelbak Bladder...any suggestions?

[sdyeti]

Sorry if this has come up before (couldn't find a previous thread mentioning it) but...

my Camelbak bladder fell off the counter and a small split (1/8") formed on the seam around the hose (not the main seam of the bag itself).

Anyone know if/how this can be fixed. I'm trying to be more environmentally conscious lately and would rather salvage it than throw it away (if it can be done).

Thanks!

[foofighter]

not likely...but give customer care a call I hear their customer service is exemplary then you can recycle it?

[bighit8]

Maybe some clear silicone, but unlikely.

[Pato]

Camelbak has a lifetime warranty on their bladders against leakage at the seams I believe. I'd give them a call.

Duc

[katonk]

Don't the bladders have a lifetime warranty?

[sdyeti]

Just called to hear when they are open...will be giving them a call on 12/26 when they reopen

Thx everyone!

[xhuskr]

I have a small leak on an older bladder and put a tube patch on it and it's worked for years. 1/8" may be too much...but worth a shot

[sdyeti]

I thought of that but also considered that there might be chemicals in the adhesive that I don't want to be ingesting (hey, I teach chem, what can I say)

Thanks for the suggestion though Kevin!

Originally Posted by xhuskr

I have a small leak on an older bladder and put a tube patch on it and it's worked for years. 1/8" may be too much...but worth a shot

[xhuskr]

Originally Posted by sdyeti

I thought of that but also considered that there might be chemicals in the adhesive that I don't want to be ingesting (hey, I teach chem, what can I say)

Thanks for the suggestion though Kevin!

it's been years since I did it and I'm still...cough..alive...cough

[sdyeti]

Originally Posted by xhuskr

it's been years since I did it and I'm still...cough..alive...cough

[Cableguy]

I have used Krazyglue on Camelbak hose with success. You can also try Gorilla glue, with the only issue being the glue leaving a large footprint.

[coldbrews]

Try a vinyl patch kit, like for pool repair.

[jfromlv]

If none of the previous suggestions work, tell Dan to buy you a new one.

[Bryguy17]

+1 for tube patches and +1 for super glue of the CA variety. I have a patch with both of those on my bladder and they've held fine for over a year now

[BFloFoxRider.]

but a new bladder
i think theyre like 30 bucks from a local bike shop

keep the old one for something else. youll think of something

[BrewMaster]

if their CS department is no help, i second the vote for clear silicone sealant. look for a neutral cure (oxime) and you will be fine as far as extractable chemicals go. I think GE markets it as silicone sealant II.

[Rockinthecasbah]

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Originally Posted by BrewMaster

if their CS department is no help, i second the vote for clear silicone sealant. look for a neutral cure (oxime) and you will be fine as far as extractable chemicals go. I think GE markets it as silicone sealant II.

[BrewMaster]

yes, I am a silicone chemist, so I am partial.

[Dino Brown]

How 'bout heat shrinkable tubing? Teflon? Silicone?

[sheclimbs]

Camelback is very good about replacements. Just give them a call, they'll tell you where to send it or you can check their website and they will replace it no questions asked. I recently send one back that was leaking and got the replacement in a few days.

www.camelback.com
warranty@camelback.com
1-800-767-8725 x 234