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    Dec 1, 2007, 09:00 AM
    Drum traps
    How do I repair a leaking drum trap?
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    Dec 1, 2007, 09:03 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by witty smitty
    How do I repair a leaking drum trap?
    That depends on what's leaking. The top cover or the connections.
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    Dec 1, 2007, 09:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by witty smitty
    How do I repair a leaking drum trap?
    You don't. Get rid of it and replace it with an up to date trap.
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    Dec 2, 2007, 08:18 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 disagrees:
    But he didn't ask for a replacement did he? Around here we give the asker what he's asking for. We may suggest replacing the trap but this may prove too difficult for the asker.
    U are right he didn't... but with your wisdom you should also know chances of doing a repair on a drum... regardless of where it is leaking... just my opinion though...
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