Invisible Leak in Pond

[Ida]

Hello

I've got a small wildlife pond in my garden (approx 1.5m diameter) made using a butyl liner. The trouble is it's developed an invisible leak about 10cm below where the water-line should be. As the hole in the liner is too small to see I'm unable to use a puncture repair kit on it. Any advice on how to fix it would be greatly appreciated by myself and the resident frog tadpoles.

Thank you!

[Cotham Marble]

You could try painting along the line where you suspect the leak is - using a non toxic 'pond paint'. Obviously you would need to lower the pond water to a point some way below the leak level before you begin painting, but several coats over a 10 -20cm wide band may be enough to plug the leak.

CM

[djackso]

Perhaps you could allow the water to escape until the flow slows right down - then remove some more water and feel all round just above the water line - even a small hole would be felt. Clean the area well and apply a patch (repair kits are available online and do work).

Good luck

[Ida]

Thanks very much for your replies. I'll use a patch repair kit if I can locate the puncture, and, if not, I'll try the pond paint.

Cheers

[coasty]

and watch out for the goose that lays the golden eggs

[Kayleigh]

Am I having a senile moment!!!, I am
I'm sure I posted on a thread just like this.
Did I
Something about magic beans!!

[Meta menardi]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Am I having a senile moment!!!, I am
I'm sure I posted on a thread just like this.
Did I
Something about magic beans!!

I am having a similar wobble!

[coasty]

Originally Posted by Meta menardi

I am having a similar wobble!

You arent wobbling it was your alter ego in a fairy tale world that posted,,,

[Ida]

Sorry everyone - my fault!

You'll be pleased to hear you're not going senile - I started a new thread on two forums, as I didn't understand how the site worked properly.

But I do now, so I promise not to cause any more mental health worries.

[Ida]

Ooh, look! Now I'm an active member.