Applying Bentonite to sandy soil - Pond Boss Forum
网页2021年1月13日 · There is a big difference in the weight. 130,680 lbs dry bentonite per acre compared with to 1597 lbs of soilfloc. If only half the soil floc is polymer, then 799 lbs of soilfloc polymer. So either 81 or 162 times the sealant by weight is …
Granular Bentonite VS Powder Bentonite - Pond Boss Forum
网页2010年10月13日 · Now the prep I was thinking is pumping the pond below its below leak then clearing major rocks and other forms of debris. Dump layers of bentonite slurry 1.5-2 inches at a time then repeat untill I get about 4-6inches. If I can get a good layer of bentonite mud it should seal when the water goes back up do to hydrolic pressure?
Anti-seep collar: 100% Bentonite vs. PVC Collar - Pond Boss
网页Bentonite Option 1: Since I already have 50 bags of sodium bentonite, I'd like to use it if possible to create an anti-seep collar. My inlet pipe is 8" PVC and I would like to know if a 4'x4'x18" form around center line of existing pipe and then filled with 100% sodium bentonite (no soil mix) will create a proper anti-seep collar.
Pond using bentonite clay - Pond Boss Forum
网页2024年7月3日 · Bentonite works to seal leaks because the material expands in the presence of water. However, it is not a strong, cohesive material - like a grout or caulk. Therefore bentonite would probably NOT seal if there is a crack or fissure in your boulders, or if your boulders are sitting on other rocks.
Fixing a pond leak with bentonite while full - Pond Boss Forum
网页2021年4月14日 · The linear molecules in the polymer treatments have several advantages over bentonite when used in a water-bearing pond. First, they may expand up to 300x their original volume. Secondly, these are usually a "chain" type of molecule. I believe the second reason is the most valuable in sealing a flowing leak.
Bentonite, Local Clay, Or Liner - Pond Boss Forum
网页2024年7月9日 · After not holding water, I had the local NRCS agent come out to take a look. Soil borings show very a sandy loam with minimal clay and has given us a recommendation of 1-1.5 lb/ft^2 of bentonite clay. Comparing the cost of the bentonite, hauling in local clay, and liner, the bentonite is looking to be the most cost effective option.
Applying Bentonite to sandy soil - Pond Boss Forum
网页Bentonite was used where it was not suitable for the soil type and IF you have lean sandy clay there is a much better option. I sealed a 2.2 acre impoundment with lean sandy clay with some areas of sandy loam and our core samples tested came back at less than .030 seep a day, which is the lowest our firms in this location can test for.
Soilfloc Observations - Pond Boss Forum
网页Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions Soilfloc Observations. 4 members (Boondoggle, catscratch, Dave Davidson1, Learninboutfish), 854 guests, and 206 robots. After a diy pond leak fix I just finished up, I want to finally apply the 4 units of soilfloc that I've stored for 2 years. My hope is that after the bentonite and clay fix I ...
Fixing a pond leak with bentonite while full - Pond Boss Forum
网页The linear molecules in the polymer treatments have several advantages over bentonite when used in a water-bearing pond. First, they may expand up to 300x their original volume. Secondly, these are usually a "chain" type of molecule. I believe the second reason is the most valuable in sealing a flowing leak.
Bentonite!! - Pond Boss Forum
网页2003年11月8日 · The brand 'koi clay' is not entirely owned by folk in the retail business and you may not want to believe everything you read that 'only' certain suppliers can get the 'real thing', lol. A decent grade of bentonite clay could be ordered more cost effectively from folk who supply the oil industry, rather than folk who 'promote' koi clay methinks