"AL_n" wrote in message
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If one finds a split in a standard modern plastic water butt, as typically
found at B&Q and every garden centre, what is the best way to repair it? I
suspect the plastic is polypropelene, but I may be wrong. I wondered about
using a hot soldering iron to melt the plastc together, over the split, or
would it be better to use that black mastic gutter sealant stuff sold in
tubes for mastic-gun application? Which would make the strongest most
durable repair?

TIA,

Al

I had one split right in the bottom. I gave it a good layer of mastic and
stuck roofing felt on it and coated that as well. The theory being that the
mastic would seal the crack, the roofing felt further protect it and the
weight of water force the roofing felt down.

It failed and I ditched the butt. They are so cheap it's easier to replace
it.

Mike


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