pond repair

[mjulian]

Further to my query a few weeks ago, I'm trying to locate a product called Blagdon Pool Mender [cement mix for hairline cracks in concrete fish ponds] which was discontinued at Christmas. I've rung all the firms whose name appears when I key in on google but they have all sold out. Does anyone know of any firm/shop/garden centre etc. who might still have some left in their stocks? Many thanks in advance.

[horselady]

Where do you live?

[noxlumos]

What about Blagdon Water Gardens themselves in Somerset. If they've none left they might be able to advise you of who might:)

[les saisies]

You could always drain the pond and fit a pond liner.

It may be the easiest solution.

[sddsddean]

If you draw a blank, try going to your local builders merchant and ask for some Waterstop. Sika make it and someone else makes a version, but I can't remember who! This will bung up any cracks, even if there is water running out of them. Only problem is it is cementitious, so check to see if it will affect wildlife (assuming you have fish in your pond).

[mjulian]

Thanks for replies! I live in West London. Have already tried Blagdon Interpet who manufactured it and was told it was discontinued at Xmas - so thought I might find some still in some aquatic/pet shops. I'm an "elderley" female so don't really want to start mixing cement and adding things - just wanted something easy to mend the cracks. Can't fit a liner because there's loads of ledges, ridges, barriers, slopes and a metal grid cemented into the base of the pond! We inherited it when we moved in - it's not a shape I would choose! Thanks again for your replies. If anyone should see any in a garden centre, etc. please let me know!

[sixpence]

http://www.seapets.co.uk/product-details/stkcode/440835/category/735.html

Not sure if this link will work for you, but this site is still advertising Blagdon Pool mender, so it would be worth trying them. Good luck

[sixpence]

Apologies, if this is one that you have already tried.

[mjulian]

Thanks, Sixpence - but have already tried them - and others who still have it on their websites! I think I need a small independent setup who still has some old stock!