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    dbluebomber Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 5, 2010, 12:31 AM
    How can I repair an hole in my aluminium sink?
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    Sep 5, 2010, 04:53 AM

    Aluminium sink? Could it be stainless steel? Could be welded but probably not worth it. Best to replace. Might be able to make temporary repair with epoxy.
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    Sep 5, 2010, 06:50 AM

    Harold nailed it on all counts. You have a stainless steel sink. I never heard of one being holed before. How did it happen and how big is the hole? Back to you, Tom
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    Oct 22, 2010, 09:59 AM
    I used a product that can fix aluminum with just a simple torch. It fixed my boat and did a pretty good job. Alumaloy, aluminum repair forum: Will alumaloy perform an aluminum boat repair?

    Derrick Bradshaw was even very helpful with everything.

    Aluminum Repair: Aluminium Repair, Aluminum Repair Rods, Aluminum Welding: Aluminum Brazing

    They also make stuff for cast iron and steel.

    Steel Repair: Stainless Steel Repair, Steel Repair Rods, Stainless Steel Welding

    Cast Iron Repair: Cast Iron Repair, Cast Iron Repair Rods, Cast Iron Welding, Castiron Repair

    The castaloy site is giving out free stuff! I already liked them with my Facebook account to get in line for some. I want to try and repair an old cast iron pot my mom has.
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    Oct 22, 2010, 12:54 PM

    Hi Avnendra,
    Thanks for the imput. I'm saving your information in my data base.
    However, since Stainless Steel Sinks are so inexpensive It's cheaper to replace then to repair.
    Regards, Tom
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