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Sealing a plastic birdbath

herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,314
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I have a plastic pedestal birdbath which was supposed to be light enough to make it difficult for large birds to bathe and empty it - that didn't happen  :/

Anyway, the cold snap and snow have cracked it where the bowl screws onto the pedestal and I was wondering what I could use (if anything) to seal the crack?

Anybody got any experience of this type of thing?
"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    No personal recommendations but I would use a 2 part glue this this.
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,314
    Thank you @K67 I did consider epoxy but read it was toxic in aquatic environments and since the bath will be full of water I wasn't sure the birds would be safe. But thank you for your input, do you know of any toxicity concerns?
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    Didn't think about that and irs not food safe or good in high temperatures either.
    I think a trawl through similar products might while away a few hours!
    Hopefully someone has an answer.
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    edited March 2021
    Not one for giving up and found this one. Although not sure whether your plastic is covered.
    You can use it for potable water which means it's safe to drink.
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,314
    That one looks really promising, good find @k67 :)  I have just e-mailed the Company to ask about toxicity as the data sheet seems to be about handling and storage and not effects after curing.

    Thank you for all your effort, just don't want more plastic in the landfill unecessarily 
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • LiriodendronLiriodendron Posts: 7,953
    Would silicone sealant be an option?  I haven't a clue about the toxicity issue though...
    "The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life."  Rabindranath Tagore
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,063
    I'd bite the bullet and get a more durable birdbath than attempt to mend plastic.
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,314
    Trying to recycle @Loxley and not contaminate landfill. I have a more durable bath on the ground which visiting mammals use as well as the birds.

    Well @K67 I think you cracked it. Just had an e-mail back from the Company who, obviously, won't guarantee non-toxicity in a birdbath but confirm it's use in domestic situations. Even suggested a stockist.

    Thank you everyone.
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    😊
    Will look out for a photo of it in use!
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,314
    Can't do a photo in use yet @K67 as I have only just put it back in it's usual place but I can say it is sealed - Hooray and thank you again.

    Leak test was delayed as it rained but this has been full all morning so I am going with success.  It's not pretty but it is fit for purpose  :D 



    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
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