- High-Quality Bentonite Pond Sealant
- Work on full or dry ponds
- Efficient discharge Valve for easy application
- ISO-9001 certified processing plant
- Nationwide delivery
- Does not create foam
- 100% natural, not a polymer
Retail Price
$420 USD per 3000Lbs super sack
$425 USD per 2500Lbs pallet
Wholesale price applied for orders over 15 sealant sacks
How to Apply Bentonite Pond Sealant?
When you mix bentonite pond sealant with water, it will expand and create a low permeability gel. The mixture sits over the pond soil, sealing gaps and holes. In dry ponds, you can mix it with the pond soil to create a high effective pond liner with outstanding self-repair capabilities.
Application method for Dry Pond
Applying the pond sealant on a new or drained pond is like installing a pond liner.
The process begins with cleaning the pond surface, then you have to evenly spread the bentonite using a tractor that can lift more than 3000 LB (a super sack). Once the pond is covered, mix and compact the bentonite with the pond soil. Finally, fill it slowly to give bentonite the time to expand and create the waterproof seal.
This process is called Blanked method and will ensure that your pond will hold water for a long time.
Application method for Full ponds
To Apply pond sealant on a pond with water, you have to sprinkle the water surface with a layer of bentonite and let it sink.
Bentonite granules will sink and filter into the soil gaps and cracks while expanding and creating the seal.
Depending on the size of the pond, you will require a small boat to reach the center or use a pneumatic trailer to spread the sealer.
Pond Sealant application method for Isolated Leaks
For isolated leaks, there are also several ways to apply bentonite as a pond sealer.
When the leak is easily identified and the water is flowing through it, a bentonite slurry is applied. The idea is for the slurry to flow through the leak leaving the sealant in the gap, which will swell inside said gap until a seal is created and the flow of water stops altogether.
When the leak is identified but there’s no water flow towards or through it, the sealant can be applied using pressure tools, basically “firing” the bentonite or a bentonite slurry to the affected area, getting the bentonite to sit in the required leaking area to prevent water seepage.
How Much Bentonite Pond Sealant do I need
The critical factor when it comes to the amount of bentonite required to seal a pond or an area of the pond is the type of soil. The more porous the soil is, the more bentonite per square foot is required. If you use less than the recommended amount of bentonite, it is possible that will affect the efficiency of the seal. Usual application rates go from 2 to 5 lbs per square foot.
To the right (or below) you can find a REFERENCE TABLE, based on a maximum depth of 8 ft and a general purpose pond, indicating the amount of bentonite required per square foot.
The other factor is area of the pond. To approximate the area you can follow the formula (W + (2 x DP )) x (L + (2 x DP)) where W is width, L is Length and DP the deepest point.
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| Type Of Soil | Bentonite required |
|---|---|
| Rock or Gravel | 5 lbs per sqft |
| Sand Soil | 4 lbs per sqft |
| Silt Soil | 3 lbs per sqft |
| Clay Soil | 2 lbs per sqft |
Why bentonite is one of the best pond sealer products?
Its high efficiency, combined with its low cost and 100% natural composition, make it one of the best options currently available in the USA for pond sealing and leak repair.
Bentonite Pond Sealant advantages:
- Highly effective
- Low cost
- Environmentally friendly
- Non Toxic
- Safe for fish, wildlife, livestock, etc
- A natural alternative to soifloc to seal leaks
You can apply it to:
- New pond (pond in construction)
- During pond reshaping
- Pond with an isolated leakage area.
- Old and New Pond Liner
- Areation and retention ponds
- Lakes and swimming ponds
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