Cracked plastic leaf basket

[BarbAZCA]

My 15 year old leaf basket has a crack I need to fix before it falls apart. The leaf basket and filter box manufacturer went out of business long ago so I can't get a replacement. What kind of 'glue' will work to hold it together - something that will hold up under water and be non-toxic to my fish.

Someone recommended Loctite Stik 'n Seal but it says not for water immersion applications.

Thank you.

 

[Mmathis]

You could look into the PL roofing goop that many of us use. It also says not for water use, either, but I know of no one who has ever had a problem with it.

Can you post a pic of the leaf basket?

 

[BarbAZCA]

Here's a photo. When looking straight at the basket, the crack is not visible, but it's at the top left corner, split about 1/2" down so far. Since the photo was taken, I've removed the brushes and frame that is shown next to the filter pad because the frame broke in pieces. I now place the filter pad in the leaf basket. Seems to be working. Is this the product you refer to: Loctite PL S30 Polyurethane Roof and Flashing Sealant

Thank you.

Note: I've tried to include a description of my pond in my profile but it limits the characters to about 50. I would love to have a larger pond to support more goldfish and plants, except the raccoons destroy what little I have.

 

[poconojoe]

How about aquarium silicone sealant? It's the clear stuff they use to glue the aquarium glass together. It comes in a caulking type tube like regular silicone. Google it.

Clean it real good, let it dry before applying the sealant.

 

[BarbAZCA]

You could look into the PL roofing goop that many of us use. It also says not for water use, either, but I know of no one who has ever had a problem with it.

Can you post a pic of the leaf basket?

I've sent a reply to the forum. Any help you can give is appreciated.

 

[addy1]

The marine goop works great too. Made to be under water fresh or salt water. Make sure to clean and dry it well.

 

[poconojoe]

I was going to suggest marine 5200, but I'm not sure if it will have adverse effects on the fish.

 

[addy1]

I used the marine Goop, no issues with any fish. I had a pipe that would just not stop leaking so yanked off the pl stuff, my fav stuff and put on the goop. No more leak. Think we hit a bump when we drilled it in and the goop was just not sealing it well.