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mdjlucan

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Water butt
« on: June 19, 2021, 17:48 »
Just noticed I've got a small split the bottom of my water but I've only had a couple of years How can I repair this Any ideas
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Water butt
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2021, 18:43 »
I noticed this afternoon that my water but is leaking how can I repair this It's got a split at the bottom
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Re: Water butt
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2021, 19:26 »
Hello i used a black water proof mastic type stuff it came in a tube with a nozzle,I squeezed it in to the split and 18 lead pellet holes (water butt was shot )it set as soon as the water touched it  so couldnt smooth it off I just used a Stanley knife and trimmed the excess off,it wont set with out water    jezza

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Re: Water butt
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2021, 19:42 »
What's the name of it please

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Re: Water butt
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2021, 08:03 »
I used a miniature (15w) electric soldering iron to weld the split together (I used a Stanley knife to cut a thin strip of plastic from the edge of the lid to use as 'solder' to reinforce the repair.)

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Re: Water butt
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2021, 12:27 »
black stuff is probably roof and gutter sealant, toolstation



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