How to patch up a rotten iron barrel in the country without welding (4 ways from summer residents)

A rotten barrel is a common problem for all summer residents and gardeners. A metal barrel serves for many years, but over time it starts to rust and leaks. The grandfather's way of sealing up rotten holes with resin gives results, but not for long. They also use cold welding, bitumen. However, they do not always help and for a short time.

Using plastic barrels (water tanks) is not an option. They burst, crack. And they are expensive. It's easier to repair an old iron barrel.

I saw one idea from a neighbor so that the barrel (bottom) would not rot on the ground. He took 2 headboards from an old iron bed and welded them to a barrel.

It turned out to be a kind of stand. By winter, he simply overturns the empty barrel, and in the spring he puts it back and makes a drain from the roof.

How to patch a barrel without welding?

1 way. If the bottom is leaky, then you can cover it up with clay. After drying, a dense layer is obtained, and water does not pass. Such repairs will be enough for 2-4 years.

2 way. If there is a small crack or hole, then a wooden chopik will help. Coat it with sealant and hammer into the hole. In the same way, you can screw a bolt with a nut with a rubber gasket.

3 way. Savvy summer residents came up with another repair option. Tied one end of the PE film.

It turned out to be a kind of bag. Waste bag (240 L capacity) can be used with the same success. / 60 microns). Take a bag larger than the volume of the barrel itself. It is lowered into a leaky barrel and water is collected for irrigation. You can put two bags at once. Plus: no need to repair the barrel and the water will be rust-free. By the way, you can even use a barrel of machine oil and put a film insert there.

If the bag is torn, you can buy a new one (is inexpensive) and fix everything in a couple of minutes. The main thing is that there are no sharp burrs around the edges of the barrel. If the barrel has an uneven bottom with sharp edges, then it is better to put a round piece of linoleum there before laying the film.

4 way. There is such a good idea that I saw on the Internet. One summer resident in the video said that you can smear the walls of the barrel with tile adhesive for the pool. He used Unis tile adhesive. It costs about 200 rubles. for 25 kg. It is even possible not to process and not completely clean the rust. Walk a little with a stiff brush, rinse, dry and apply 2-3 layers of glue.