How to repair crack in waterer

[AZMama6]

I installed horizontal water nipples in a 5 gallon bucket. I was getting ready to fill it and I noticed a small 1/4" crack in the bucket coming from one of the drilled holes. Is there something that I can seal the crack with that will hold and is non-toxic, or do I have to start over with a new bucket? Thank you!

 

[Kiki]

Can you post a clear picture of this cracked area?

 

[Kiki]

@RoosterML Might have an idea if he can see your crack.

 

[Coops Dad]

JB weld. Nontoxic waterproof epoxy.

 

[Mr Spot]

I installed horizontal water nipples in a 5 gallon bucket. I was getting ready to fill it and I noticed a small 1/4" crack in the bucket coming from one of the drilled holes. Is there something that I can seal the crack with that will hold and is non-toxic, or do I have to start over with a new bucket? Thank you!

how about flex seal spray or flex tape ?

 

[RoosterML]

@RoosterML Might have an idea if he can see your crack.

Yes I have a good idea. Save yourself any headaches and spend $2 on another bucket

 

[AZMama6]

Yes I have a good idea. Save yourself any headaches and spend $2 on another bucket

Sometimes I just need someone to state the obvious. It would be cheaper to buy a new bucket than buy sealant. Although, with inflation, it's $4.28 instead of $2. Thanks!

 

[RoosterML]

Sometimes I just need someone to state the obvious. It would be cheaper to buy a new bucket than buy sealant. Although, with inflation, it's $4.28 instead of $2. Thanks!

Still get a new one.

 

[3KillerBs]

Sometimes I just need someone to state the obvious. It would be cheaper to buy a new bucket than buy sealant. Although, with inflation, it's $4.28 instead of $2. Thanks!

Ask for an empty frosting bucket at your grocery store's bakery.

A near-infinite supply of food-grade plastic buckets in several sizes.

 

[Wendy Bee]

Easily repaired - remove the nipple, dry the area inside and out, and put a small square of duct or Gorilla tape inside and outside where the crack is. Replace the nipple and you're good to go! I have a post about that HERE.

I've done multiple repairs on my two, 2 gallon buckets. All the repairs are 100% secure. Once in a while I'll hit a nipple on a rock when carrying it back to the run and get another crack. I suppose at some point I'll need to get new buckets, but if I can put off measuring and drilling for a while, tape it is!