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[email protected] 28-06-2005 07:37 PM

sealant for oak barrel fountain?
 
I have a couple of oak barrel fountains and I have inserted the molded
plastic liners to keep them from leaking. These work great, but I
don't like the way look, I would like to find a flexible sealant that I
can brush or spray on the inside of the barrel. There is a catch; I
would also like to be able to put fish in the fountain, so nothing
toxic.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Steve


Stubby 28-06-2005 07:41 PM

wrote:
I have a couple of oak barrel fountains and I have inserted the molded
plastic liners to keep them from leaking. These work great, but I
don't like the way look, I would like to find a flexible sealant that I
can brush or spray on the inside of the barrel. There is a catch; I
would also like to be able to put fish in the fountain, so nothing
toxic.


Long ago I used to make wine in oak barrels. Once wet, they expand and
seal themselves. But the reason that oak is used is because it
supplies tannin which is an acid. I doubt that your fish will survive
it. So some sort of pool sealer or basement glop or maybe, expoxy paint
would be better than plain wood.

[email protected] 28-06-2005 07:48 PM

how ironic, that natural way is toxic ;)
Thanks for the information, I never thought about the taninsbeing a
problem. I will also check into a possible additive to neutralize the
acid, may or may not exist, but worth a check.

I would still be interested if anyone knows of a specific product that
is non-toxic.

Have a good day and thanks for the response!
Steve


Stubby 28-06-2005 07:58 PM

wrote:

how ironic, that natural way is toxic ;)
Thanks for the information, I never thought about the taninsbeing a
problem. I will also check into a possible additive to neutralize the
acid, may or may not exist, but worth a check.

I would still be interested if anyone knows of a specific product that
is non-toxic.


Well, if the barrel is intended for human as well as fish, i.e. an hot
tub, the traditional wood is redwood. Be careful of splinters.


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