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Jon V  
#1 Posted : Sunday, December 23, 2007 11:04:38 AM(UTC)
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I found a small hole, about the size of a ballpoint pen point, in the bottom of my dishwasher which has created a leak. What would be the best way to patch it . It's right below the heat coil.

Thanks, Jon V
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misterfixall  
#2 Posted : Sunday, December 23, 2007 1:32:55 PM(UTC)
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sometimes i will cut a small piece of plastic from margerine top ,clean and dry area ,place over hole, dab silicone glue on top and spread evenly .let dry 24 hours
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richappy  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, December 25, 2007 1:00:53 AM(UTC)
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Silicone cement will not last on vinyl tub. Best to use a real vinyl cement. Check at a hardware store or Lowes.
Also, if the hole is acessable, use some glue and a chrome screw.
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misterfixall  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, December 25, 2007 6:18:17 AM(UTC)
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there was no mention that the tub is plastic
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Jon V  
#5 Posted : Tuesday, December 25, 2007 10:53:41 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Jon V Go to Quoted Post
I found a small hole, about the size of a ballpoint pen point, in the bottom of my dishwasher which has created a leak. What would be the best way to patch it . It's right below the heat coil.

Thanks, Jon V

Thanks for the help. I did the Mrfixall patch and used aquarium silicone which I've used on my hot tub. I guess the dishwasher tub is plastic, I'm not sure what else it would be. I will be doing a Christmas day test drive, I'll let you all know how it goes. Again thanks to all and have a wonderful holiday.

Jon V
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Jon V  
#6 Posted : Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:28:42 PM(UTC)
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Thanks to all, leak has stopped. I guess I'll cover the patch with vinyl cement just to make sure....Thanks again, Jon V
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