Underwater Sealant

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bob_tyler

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There has been mention in previous threads of a sealant which will adhere to wet surfaces. Can anybody please remember the name/make and let me know where to get it.

Bit of a cheek really on this forum but I need it to seal a joint in a plastic downpipe on my house which is weeping. It is almost impossible to get at to replace the joint and never completely dries out.

Many thanks in advance. Bob
 

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Hello Bob
I just used some epoxy putty on a problem in my loft
I think it is called milliput and it is one tube yellow, one grey which you mix together and then bodge on - works a treat
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John S
 
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Thanks for the prompt reply. My problem is also in the loft where a vent pipe from the bathroom travels slightly downhill before a 90 deg bend up then through the roof. Condensation collects at the lowest point at the joint.

Does the epoxy adhere to a wet surface as there is a constant slight drip and I cannot get it completely dry. I have to keep a small container underneath to stop the ceiling below being marked.
 

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Try having a browse round the local DIY shed - there are a couple of products designed for sealing gutters &c that can be applied damp and do an effective job. I used a paint on version to fix a leaking gully a few years back.
 

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Hi Bob
Yes it sticks to wet plastic piping and the problem sounds the same except that we got back from 5 weeks on the boat to a massive damp patch (lath and plaster ceiling) and a puddle on the floor. It took me ages to locate the problem and I had containers everywhere. The ceiling doesn't seem to have suffered lasting damage except for a brown stain which dear heart has painted over.
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Thanks to all posters - I think that I have solved the problem. Sorry it was a non-sailing query but it could be useful to others
 
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