Tap surround leaking on water butt - how to seal?

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I've noticed that the tap leaks on a second hand water butt that I've just connected. The tap valve itself is ok (you can turn it on and off) - it's the seal around the tap that is leaking.

It's a plastic water butt with plastic tap. I'm thinking of using a seal or something, but I'm not sure what to use. I don't want to glue it in.

The butt is 200L, so it's deep but is roomy enough to be able to reach in and access the tap.
 
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Unscrew the nut on the inside of the tap (inside the water butt). The tap then pulls out. There is a plastic washer on both sides of the hole. I bet you'll find one or both of these has hardened and cracked/broken. Replacement washers are easily obtainable (B&Q etc.). Clean around the hole before reassembling. Maybe add a small bead of silicon for belt and braces.
 

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