My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be lined
with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just under
where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the
tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much if
they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a decent
job of it.

Thanks in advance!


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On 24/04/2013 20:32, Simon T wrote:
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be lined
with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just
under where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken
them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the
tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much
if they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a
decent job of it.

Thanks in advance!


You can buy repair kits for them probably at garden centres.

On 24/04/13 20:32, Simon T wrote:
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be
lined with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just
under where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken
them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over
the tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much
if they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a
decent job of it.

Thanks in advance!


pvc puncture kits are stock items for campers and caravanners


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In message , Simon T
writes
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be
lined with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just
under where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken
them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over
the tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much
if they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a
decent job of it.

Thanks in advance!


I've used contact adhesive in the past - no leaks at the moment

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However if its quite old it may well be just on the point of going brittle
and falling to bits and if you are gluing, then you do have to clean the
surfaces very well to stand any chance of it lasting a year. I have seen too
mamy bodged up liners in the past. thank goodness I have no pond of my own!

Brian

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On 24/04/2013 20:32, Simon T wrote:
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be lined
with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just
under where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken
them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the
tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much
if they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a
decent job of it.

Thanks in advance!


You can buy repair kits for them probably at garden centres.

On Apr 24, 8:32*pm, "Simon T"
wrote:
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be lined
with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just under
where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the
tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much if
they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a decent
job of it.

Thanks in advance!

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Simon (Dark Angel)http://www.realmofhorror.co.ukhttp:/...43030832454357

There are several sorts of liner. The cheapie is PVC, butyl rubber is
more expensive and lasts longer.
I have fixed butyl in the past but always failed with PVC which only
has a life of nine or ten years before the UV gets it. They always go
at water level where exposed to daylight. Pond shops have repair
(expensive) kits.

You may need a new liner. If so, just leave the old one in position &
get a butyl one, lasts much longer but they are very heavy.

"Simon T" wrote:
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I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

If it is PVC, why not be radical and use the appropriate glue which is PVC
solvent weld?

http://www.qvsdirect.com/250ML-PVC-S...-pr-18989.html

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much if
they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a decent job of it.

A solvent weld adhesive will make a repair as strong as the original -
provided you prepare the material properly before glueing it. Remove all
dust, dirt and grease.


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In article , Simon T
writes
My parents have this pond in their back garden which appears to be lined
with PVC liner.

Trouble is there's a couple of nasty tears right near the top, just under
where the flag stones are (or were should I say, as I've taken them up).

I have some spare bits of liner, is it possible to glue patches over the
tears?

If so, what glue should I use?

I guess with them being so close to the top it doesn't matter too much if
they are 100% water tight, but obviously I'd like to try and make a decent
job of it.

Try Plumbers Gold sealant and adhesive:

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p61679

Very sticky (wear gloves).

If the edges of the tear are aligned then it may work on its own but an
overlapping patch on top (or under) will make sure. Can be used on wet
surfaces, highly recommended (no affiliation etc)
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