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TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT MANUAL
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
308.004 LEAK AND PUNCTURE SEALANT
(PLUG N’ DIKE)
EFFECTIVE: OCTOBER 2007
Current Revision Date: 12/18/18 Next Revision Date: 12/18/23
Author’s Name/Rank: Michael Zimmerman, Captain Review Level: 1
PURPOSE
Plug N’ Dike is used by the Fresno Fire Department for the purpose of sealing leaks
and punctures of flammable liquid tanks and storage containers. This policy outlines
the direction for its use.
APPLICATION
Plug N’ Dike may be used to seal a leak or puncture in flammable liquid tanks and
storage containers.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Plug N’ Dike and golf tees will be carried on all in-service engine and truck
companies.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
Plug N’ Dike is a non-toxic, non-flammable, granulated material; when mixed with
water forms a sticky paste. This paste may be used to temporarily stop small fuel
leaks in gasoline, diesel, or other liquid filled tanks. Plug N’ Dike may also be used
to stop small leaks from various liquid containers.
Plug N’ Dike is issued in plastic storage bags with approximately three ounces in
each bag. Along with the Plug N’ Dike sealant, golf tees have been distributed to
each apparatus to aid with plugging small holes and fuel lines.
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Plug N’ Dike may stop a leak for several hours; however, the leak may develop
again. It is important a responsible party (i.e., tow-truck driver, CHP, PD, etc.) be
advised this is only a temporary patch. Replacement bags of Plug N’ Dike may be
obtained by normal requisitions through Supply.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE OF PLUG N’ DIKE
Add three or four ounces of water to the plastic bag. Knead water and Plug N’ Dike
for about 30 seconds to form a sticky paste. Use enough water so it is thoroughly
wet and molds into a ball. No surface preparation is necessary.
Apply the paste directly into, over, and around the leak. The initial contact of
Plug N’ Dike may only partially adhere to the surface; work it and press it down to
get good adhesion.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
No cross references recognized.
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