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Allotment Stuff => The Basics => Topic started by: Tin Shed on October 29, 2007, 11:55:49
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I have been given a water butt, but it has a slow leak from the tap. Have tried some guttering sealant which isn't working and still have a slow drip.
What is the best way to seal round the tap fitting?
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You will need to empty it, but new washers on the inside and outside of the tap.
If the actual tap is leaking, apply some vaseline to the 'workings'.
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Thanks dwt - I think it needs news washers then.
The next question is - where do I get them from?
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You can try B&Q, Focus or other DIY store. Or next time you see a Screw Fix ad on the telly....send off for a catalogue. Im not sure if you have to buy in bulk or not from them.
Another place to look is a small family run washing machine repair place (if there is one near you)....they always use washers. If you dont know the size, take the tap with you ;)
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We tried running ptfe plumbing tape round the screw threads and that worked.
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I made water butts from food barrels (fruit pulp) and bought taps then found like you that the tap leaked. I bought some ring washers from my local diy and they worked without any other sealants or tapes. Crawling in the barrel wasn't a lot of fun for me but it must have entertained any neighbours that happened to look out their back windows at the time. Tip: Wedge the barrel with something so it doesn't roll about when you're inside it! ;D
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:o :o :o I can just picture it - how entertaining!!!!
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Read somewhere recently about someone who used that "No More Nails" stuff to stop there water butt tap leaking.
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I was going to suggest that, but it doesn't bond with plastic very well,
any small knock will break off.
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where do I get them from?
Cut them from an old hot water bottle.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Will dismantle the water butt tomorrow [was busy making a leaf mold container today] and either try the local hardware shops or find my old hot water bottle.
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Handy hint-connect a length of hose with a stop end. Leave the tap open.
Saves wear and tear on the joint
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you can cut up and use anything rubber - innertubes, tyres, the kids training shoes, or the other halfs underware.
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you can cut up and use anything rubber - innertubes, tyres, the kids training shoes, or the other halfs underware.
Tut tut :o Mind you there is nothing worse than a leaking butt ;D
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How about applying some bathroom silcone before you re seal it :)
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Have you fixed it yet?
The suspense is killing us. ;D
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try a product called milliput - its a modeling clay that hardens under water, not exactly inexpensive - but a little goes a long - used it to seal a hole in my water barrel at home.
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Tut tut :o Mind you there is nothing worse than a leaking butt ;D
It might have been the piss barrel.