tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post6738119297355083643..comments2023-05-04T06:39:13.501-04:00Comments on Idyll Haven: Help!Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-85967037675649586802015-02-06T16:01:23.849-05:002015-02-06T16:01:23.849-05:00Buy a granite fountain, they are indestructible wi...Buy a granite fountain, they are indestructible with freeze/thaw issues. Check out our website page for more info: http://carvedstonecreations.com/blog/why-you-should-install-a-granite-fountain.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006490179295437859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-86366495317047403792013-10-05T23:54:11.404-04:002013-10-05T23:54:11.404-04:00I'd Google 'how to fix cracked concrete...I'd Google 'how to fix cracked concrete' or get a new one. I have no experience in this. Can you just spread more concrete over the cracks? A bag of concrete is really cheap. But it would make an amazing planter and you now have an excellent excuse to buy a new fountain. Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-90420991796160615042013-10-05T08:37:20.179-04:002013-10-05T08:37:20.179-04:00Fortunately he's flexible. He used to sleep i...Fortunately he's flexible. He used to sleep in a hanging basket until the screws gave way and the whole thing came crashing down. When you're a cat, potential sleeping spots appear to unlimited.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-25871319104962885112013-10-05T08:34:01.999-04:002013-10-05T08:34:01.999-04:00Over time it seems just about everything starts to...Over time it seems just about everything starts to leak.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-61105250924459475322013-10-05T08:32:52.468-04:002013-10-05T08:32:52.468-04:00Just read some of the reviews and they were not en...Just read some of the reviews and they were not encouraging.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-56694181770540638202013-10-05T08:23:45.756-04:002013-10-05T08:23:45.756-04:00Here is a link to the infomercial product a friend...Here is a link to the infomercial product a friend recommended when I posted my dilemma on Facebook. I found it on Amazon but haven't purchased it yet.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Flex-Seal-Clear-Set-Cans/dp/B00EPJ5RXC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380975705&sr=8-2&keywords=flex+seal+clearSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-87616838662710534542013-10-05T08:09:00.995-04:002013-10-05T08:09:00.995-04:00The Ultimate Form of Life has claimed many objects...The Ultimate Form of Life has claimed many objects around here but he will not claim the fountain. As the ruler I will prevail.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-25970230690572548052013-10-05T08:07:25.611-04:002013-10-05T08:07:25.611-04:00Yes, I am not happy about the possibility of repla...Yes, I am not happy about the possibility of replacement here. Winter weather surely plays a factor but I do empty and cover the fountain for the winter.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-43256630812092841462013-10-05T08:05:39.977-04:002013-10-05T08:05:39.977-04:00Cat design is totally random and as you know cats ...Cat design is totally random and as you know cats are fickle creatures so the minute I dedicated the fountain to his highness he would switch to something else. Sculpted feet and ringed toes, like the fountain, are about to be covered for the season.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-58291899946545357102013-10-04T23:24:47.166-04:002013-10-04T23:24:47.166-04:00Twerp's new home! For something that's su...Twerp's new home! For something that's such a big part of your summer garden, I'd pass on the DIY troubleshoooting and call in a pro. Isn't the winter freezing and thawing going to make the cracks worse? In the meantime, there's room for a friend for Twerp in the top tier ;)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13764969499357648743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-43072108260519269462013-10-04T15:30:47.430-04:002013-10-04T15:30:47.430-04:00That lazy white cat is a conniving flea bag :). I...That lazy white cat is a conniving flea bag :). If I can't fix the fountain I won't be pleased. It was expensive and has been covered every winter although the cover has leaked the past couple of winters (from the cat climbing and sleeping on it). This winter I plan to wrap it in blue plastic tarps and seal with rope and bungee cords.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-49886844809365645762013-10-04T15:27:20.104-04:002013-10-04T15:27:20.104-04:00One of my friends suggested an infomercial product...One of my friends suggested an infomercial product that goes on like spray paint but works as a sealer. Supposedly it comes in clear. So far that seems to be my best bet. I'm a bit skeptical about products sold on infomercials but if they work...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-59088959269034395312013-10-04T15:24:24.786-04:002013-10-04T15:24:24.786-04:00I googled elasteromeric and only got confused by a...I googled elasteromeric and only got confused by all the various options. It seems more heavy duty than I need too. Maybe if I ask some of the pond vendors at the CT Flower Show in April they'll be able to recommend something.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911109672807196057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-27746766614983461972013-10-04T08:52:38.159-04:002013-10-04T08:52:38.159-04:00I think your resident fleabag has given you the an...I think your resident fleabag has given you the answer. Time to get a new fountain and leave the old one to him. Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863804034201109102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-40403074106379078202013-10-03T17:37:17.646-04:002013-10-03T17:37:17.646-04:00What a bummer Sue, My pond is again leaking like a...What a bummer Sue, My pond is again leaking like a sieve too. I'll have to drain it to figure out what's going on and I don't see that happening this fall. Do love the frisky feline providing comic reliefDeanne Fortnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792741755739983035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-11001282361673538962013-10-03T13:56:09.251-04:002013-10-03T13:56:09.251-04:00I share your pain but can't offer any suggesti...I share your pain but can't offer any suggestions as I've no experience with fountain repairs. I'm actually concerned that our own concrete fountain has some fine cracks too as it needs more frequent filling since we last cleaned it. There's got to be a solution to your dilemma - perhaps you could consult a retailer that sells a lot of fountains? Let us know what you do (for future reference!). In the meantime, at least the cat's happy.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-20011527090438283442013-10-03T13:50:39.147-04:002013-10-03T13:50:39.147-04:00I think you'll have to just get another founta...I think you'll have to just get another fountain. It seems the Ultimate Form Of Life On The Planet has claimed that one, and is quite comfortable indeed...William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-18760307172650363762013-10-03T13:11:05.759-04:002013-10-03T13:11:05.759-04:00Your fountain is so beautiful. Done in good taste,...Your fountain is so beautiful. Done in good taste, unlike some of the gaudy ones you see. It is certainly worth keeping as a fountain. I don't have a clue about how to stop the leaks. I would probably check with concrete contractors. The freezing and thawing is probably hard on outdoor fixtures. I hope it is repairable because it looks just right where you have it!dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12338187523349055470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-21200085938937778372013-10-03T10:33:13.380-04:002013-10-03T10:33:13.380-04:00I'm not handy, but I do know something about c...I'm not handy, but I do know something about cat-design. I say you have a winning artistic installation: Reclining Flea Bag. You'd still have a focal point – form without function, which would allow you to add doodads whenever you felt the spirit. You could get another, smaller fountain, say, a small electric-powered tsukubai, for that beautiful sound of running water.<br /><br />Speaking of installations, I love Sculpted Feet, Ringed Toes too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12817320435164750225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-87113212472170294692013-10-03T08:46:06.805-04:002013-10-03T08:46:06.805-04:00I think that lazy white cat in your fountain is pe...I think that lazy white cat in your fountain is perfect! But if you want water, he'll have to go. You are getting lots of advice in the comments above, and I have none to add, other than replacing the fountain with a new one. I'm sure that would be costly, but since you have so many tiny cracks and not just one spot to repair, it might not be salvageable. Here's hoping there is a solution for the key focal point in your garden.Laurriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13657951570419825095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-44920126553800810722013-10-03T00:05:03.480-04:002013-10-03T00:05:03.480-04:00You could try forcing topping mix into all of the ...You could try forcing topping mix into all of the cracks. Topping mix is available at the box stores and is sand and Portland cement. instead of using water, you can use the concrete reinforcement stuff that they sell in the concrete products area. It looks like thin Elmer's glue but it really helps. You might also see if they have a mix especially made for filling cracks. Silone (like what they use to put aquariums together) is reliable for creating a seal that will be underwater. There is also a black sticky tar-like substance made for leaky roof repair that is sold at the box stores as well. I've used this to seal lots of things and it works like a charm to seal leaky concrete basins. The only problem is that it's black and you'd want to coat the entire bottom of your fountain so that it would be consistently black. Not a big issue as a gallon of the goop isn't that costly but don't know if it would ruin the look of your fountain for you. Pond suppliers sell a foam that is used to fill holes between rocks in ponds but it expands a lot. You might check with a pool supply place as they sell a variety of things to repair pools and would probably have some great suggestions. The concrete sealers are great but I don't know if they will fill in the hairline cracks. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-503500621849621556.post-68684051348478549182013-10-02T22:51:30.385-04:002013-10-02T22:51:30.385-04:00Sue, forget the Thompsons option, that stuff is no...Sue, forget the Thompsons option, that stuff is not robust enough for your problem. I would go find an elastomeric pond sealer and coat the whole bottom bowl. kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.com