Can you patch the bladder? They sent me a new one, but since I still have the old one I'd love to make it usable and have two bladders. Tried a thermarest seal kit and it didn't stick to the bladder. It's just a pinhole leak I need to seal.
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You don't need to. They have a 100% lifetime warranty. One of mine (I have three now for various uses) started leaking around the lower connector. I contacted Geigerrig and they sent a new one via next day air. I had a new bladder in time for my weekend adventure, no questions asked. Gotta love a company that stands behind their product like that. That said, it's a semi rough exterior, so I don't know how well it would hold a patch in the field.
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over time I have switched to other bladders. My favorite right now is http://www.geigerrig.com/. I have tried Camelbaks and Platypus bags but I find the geigerrig's ability to turn inside out the easiest to clean and keep dry. The problem with the sawyer bags are they are hard to keep clean and the handles/small hole at the bottom tear under full weight of water (or maybe a bit more if you hang it wrong) so they become (imo) worthless. If I had to do it all over again, i would just order the filter and make my own system with it. Just my .02
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I am not sure, but I am having a similar problem also mattres has been fine in every way holding air and firm, but in the past two days it keeps looking air similar to yours leaking on one side and eventually goes down completely. Guess we both need to figure it out unfortunately cause I really like it a lot.
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I wouldn't suggest doing that. The soft sides most likely wouldn't hold the full bladder without a lot of strain. NOT A GOOD IDEA!!
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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I had air loss with a new one. After I seal it the air escapes from the top. Couldn't find the hole, but the air is escaping. I have another TBS tha does not leaks air.
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You are not alone. I have the exact same issue. I too am on my second one and even that leaks now. It's annoying.
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I have just purchased the toilet and installed lately, have not thought about replacing yet. Try direct to Thetford, or my last toilet I went to home depot and bought an elongated seat. A slight medication and it worked. That's all I can offer. Bud
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I haven't read all of the reviews, but my bed came with patch material if a leak was to happen. Also type I purchased states on the box that it is for household use only. I have seen ads for camping/outdoor use, so the leaks may correspond to the way it was used and for how long. Keep in mind that Amazon sellers have guidelines they must state in their offers, and in addition you can send the seller questions regarding your concerns.
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Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in? Leave it on.Hope this helps you,Elaine. Thanks for letting me help you.Steve Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in?... » Read More Hello,Elaine my dear.You could contact the mfgr.,or do what I did. I lived in Ms.when I gpt mine,and used it almost daily walking to my spot on this pretty creek. I called it Eden,it was so beautiful! (Got bit by a water moccosin there too-there are snakes in Eden)!Anyway,I about wore the tip out,so I went to Wal-Mart and bought a rubber Stryker tip for a crutch. (Cane size is too small). Then I filled it with Permatex Ultra-Blue gasket maker-waterproof-and let it set over night. Still have that same tip on it,three years later. Oh,the little deal that keeps it from sinking in? Leave it on.Hope this helps you,Elaine. Thanks for letting me help you.Steve « Show Less
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I did have one leak after the warranty was out, but that was due to something on the floor that I missed. At any rate, it was very easy to fix with the self adhesive patches that come with it. I've had it for about a year now I think and I haven't had an issue since.
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I spoke with my sister and she states that found a video on youtube that helped with cleaning the bladder. The method is not convenient but it worked,,Sorry about the delay !
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Hello, did you have any luck getting a replacement pad through the warranty? Wondering if it's worth it or not to contact. Thank you!
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I just got one and it leaked out the hole in the back. I found the problem to be the way the tank was molded. The ribs in the tank shrink more during the molding process, so the area where the round rubber seal hits the tank isn't flat, hence the leak. I bought some epoxy for plastic and put it in the grooves where the seal hits. That seems to have stopped the leak even with a full tank of water. The epoxy cost about $6 at hardware. After the epoxy started to harden, I scraped off excess and the sanded with fine sandpaper to make smooth. It took 1/2 hr to do but worth the effort. I hope this helps someone that is frustrated with the unit.
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I had the same problem as yours. But after I used Teflon tape as you did and let is leak little for a week or so, it stopped by itself. So hope it will happen to you also.
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Hi well I found that for vinyl repair I used vinyl waterbed and air mattress repair kit I found it on Amazon it works great! I have a waterbed and it stopped the leak. I hope this helps. Dina
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Good luck. I have tried to get parts several times from them and they keep saying no kits are available, buy a new gun. I take them apart, clean them and reassemble. The other part that is a problem is where the foam can screws on. I keep getting leakage in that area.