Cut in cooler lining help

So, I was putting together a new cooler mash tun, and as I was cutting out the spout the cooler came with, I accidentally put a small slice in the bottom of the cooler. Not even sure if it went all the way through, but I would like to seal it up just in case. The cut is from an exacto knife and is razor thin and only half an inch long. Any ideas for a good way to seal it that is generally food/heat safe?

I really want to salvage the cooler as it was $60 and is 30 gallons. To be used for 15 gallon batches. Can post pictures if needed. Thanks for the help.

Anybody think this appliance touch up paint is a bad idea?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_320561-1168-5553_0__?productId=3185751

I'd find an epoxy to use. There are plenty that should work.

johnnyc said:

I'd find an epoxy to use. There are plenty that should work.

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I'll double up that suggestion. Once the chemical reaction of the epoxy is done it's inert. May want to contact the manufacturer to verify it's food safe.

went with this

http://jbweld.net/products/water.php

heat rated to 300F and it says its safe for potable water.

6$ at home depot

If that does not work out as hoped, I'd use and RTV silicone caulk. I put that on the washers I used on the piping of my cooler mash tun, as well as on my heatsticks.

Anybody have have an opinion on the epoxy I chose? The Water Weld stuff.

It should work just fine. I have seen people use it in salt water aquariums with no I'll effects.

If it was me I'd try to melt the plastic itself to close the cut. With a torch or hot knife. That's just me though.

Id go wit hot knife to weld it. but anything that would work in a fish tank should be chem free. IMO

buzzkill said:

Id go wit hot knife to weld it. but anything that would work in a fish tank should be chem free. IMO

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I just don't think I could get past the idea of using any type of chemical. Even if it was considered safe, I would have a psychological issue with it. I'd actually try to melt it, or I'd just use it as an ice chest and buy another one to mash in..

I'm just funny that way!

Stauffbier said:

I just don't think I could get past the idea of using any type of chemical. Even if it was considered safe, I would have a psychological issue with it. I'd actually try to melt it, or I'd just use it as an ice chest and buy another one to mash in..

I'm just funny that way!

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Huh? The cooler is "plastic", a polymer made of chemicals. You are made of chemicals, though mostly complex proteins hung on a frame of calcium hydroxyapatite, with variable amounts of lipid stores as well. Oh, and you get drunk from a chemical. It seems that which chemical it is makes a difference. Some are safe, some are not. Being "funny" about "any type of chemical" only works if you are a ghost.

JB Water Weld is NSF approved for food contact. It is fine for your intended use.

ThreeDogsNE said:

Huh? The cooler is "plastic", a polymer made of chemicals. You are made of chemicals, though mostly complex proteins hung on a frame of calcium hydroxyapatite, with variable amounts of lipid stores as well. Oh, and you get drunk from a chemical. It seems that which chemical it is makes a difference. Some are safe, some are not. Being "funny" about "any type of chemical" only works if you are a ghost.

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neo-luddites - anything is safe and normal if it was that way when it came from the store, or has been that way since they were 10 years old or so.

ThreeDogsNE said:

Huh? The cooler is "plastic", a polymer made of chemicals. You are made of chemicals, though mostly complex proteins hung on a frame of calcium hydroxyapatite, with variable amounts of lipid stores as well. Oh, and you get drunk from a chemical. It seems that which chemical it is makes a difference. Some are safe, some are not. Being "funny" about "any type of chemical" only works if you are a ghost.

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Geez! You know what I meant!