Charles Bishop wrote:
I have a watering bowl that has a plastic container that sits on top
and fills the bowl as the level in the bowl goes down when pets
drink. The plastic container has a small hole in the "top" (when it's
upside down). I need to repair this and was thinking some type of
epoxy.

Would all epoxies be Pet Safe? I was thinking yes since they cure to a
solid and I think there would be little that would leach out into the
water. Thought I'd check here though just in case. Any
recommendations.

Also to be considered is that since the patch will be on the "top" of
the container, the patch won't be in contact with water on a
continuous basis, but just for a short time when it is filled.

Don't know what type of plastic it is - it was clear at one time but
has yellowed with age.

They sell a plastic welder at harbor freight, or you can weld some plastics
with a soldering iron and a piece of filler/patch. Hot glue and a patch
might work if it won't be exposed to water pressure.

I would stay away from epoxies though; would you want to drink water that
was in contact with potentially uncured epoxy amines or leachates? I sure
as hell wouldn't.

Jon