Savio biofilter is leaking

[beetgreens]

Hello all. I just noticed a hairline crack in my Savio biofilter that is leaking water. Any ideas on what to use to repair this? I was looking at bond but it doesn't seem to work on plastic....

Thanks!

 

[mrsclem]

Maybe try PL roofing Cement. Makes a good flexible water tight seal. Available at Lowes.

 

[RobAmy]

They have that gutter spray sealant,I think it is called flex seal that may work but I have never used it. BTW where is it cracked/leaking, Did it freeze and crack or just from age? I have a few Savio filters also so just want to keep an eye out.

 

[sissy]

yeh that flex seal works .I sealed a stock tank 4 years ago and it is still holding and it was 300 gallons ..But I did let it dry for 4 days and sprayed it again and then again 4 days just to make sure

 

[RobAmy]

Good to know flex seal works, they also have kayak repair sticks that you use a heat gun with. May be another way to go also.

 

[beetgreens]

good ideas-- will try this weekend. It is a crack that could have been from freezing, although any ice in there had room to expand, so not sure. The filter is about 5 years old. Will take a photo and post.

Thanks for all your help!

 

[sissy]

The plastic from changes in temps will get brittle .

 

[Tula]

There was a thread on this subject on Koiphen. Huge cracks in a Savio and the poster didn't want to replace it, as the collar was fitted through masonry work built into his pond. He repaired it with plastic welding......I believe he bought HDME ( sp") welding sticks . It was an interesting post, featuring pictures at each step of the way.

 

[waynefrcan]

Wow looks like SAvio products don't like cold winters much.. My savio skimmer box has a crack in it as well I found out today. Haven't found it yet but water is dropping inside so it's not a faceplate leak. Not very thrilled about this, it's only 4 years old. Warranty is 5 years so maybe it will get replaced. IF not what is a good repair method that works for this plastic pvc?

Thks
W

 

[waynefrcan]

yeh that flex seal works .I sealed a stock tank 4 years ago and it is still holding and it was 300 gallons ..But I did let it dry for 4 days and sprayed it again and then again 4 days just to make sure

IS that product only from TV or in stores yet?

 

[waynefrcan]

Both skimmer boxes are leaking, I'm going to kill myself if the 2 Savio biofilter waterfalls are leaking as well!!!!

 

[waynefrcan]

There was a thread on this subject on Koiphen. Huge cracks in a Savio and the poster didn't want to replace it, as the collar was fitted through masonry work built into his pond. He repaired it with plastic welding......I believe he bought HDME ( sp") welding sticks . It was an interesting post, featuring pictures at each step of the way.

Do you have the link?

 

[taherrmann4]

IS that product only from TV or in stores yet?

I believe you can find it in stores that have a ""as seen on tv" section. It might even be found at lowes or Home depot.

 

[Tula]

Do you have the link?

I'd have to look for it. The poster actually discovered he had more than one crack int he darn thing. I have a Savio, but it's less than a year old, sure hoping it lasts for the $ it costs!

 

[waynefrcan]

good ideas-- will try this weekend. It is a crack that could have been from freezing, although any ice in there had room to expand, so not sure. The filter is about 5 years old. Will take a photo and post.

Thanks for all your help!

Looks like the 4-5 year mark is all these things will take with freezing winter climates, crap!