Thread: canvas water bag dripping

BCF sell them thats where i got my last one...

Originally Posted by mcrover

Yep you have to soak it in HOT water until it goes cold was what I was taught and make sure it doesnt touch anything as if something touches it it will disrupt the surface tension and it will leak at that spot.

Even if they are really old and battered if you soak them in hot water they normally come good.

Unless they are rotted out then they are stuffed.

We used them on the farm for years they are great when they work right.

Not sure I would be comfortable soaking a canvas bag in HOT water.......We have had canvas bags for years. On the side of the ute, hanging off the horses, on the trail bikes etc. What I have found is that you will get the occasional obstinate bag that just will not conform. So soak it in water (make sure there is water in the bag as well) for at least 24 hours, then allow the bag to dry completely, then re-soak the bag for 24 hours then allow to completely dry out...do this for 3 -4 times and if the bag is still leaking you can rub a block of bees wax on the outside, into the seams and all around the out side ( You could also use one of those waterproofing sprays, but I am trying to keep this original) then if the bag continues to leak, then the only option, support by every ringer in the gulf, is to put some flour into the bag, 3/4 fill the bag, shack and hang it up for 24 to 72 hours until it stops leaking, pretty much guarantee that it will eventually stop leaking and start acting like a well disciplined aussie waterbag.