How Much Bentonite Pond Sealer Do I Need for Sealing My Pond or Well?
Once you have decided to undertake the task of planning and constructing a pond, you undoubtedly have to start thinking of other practicalities, such as the location of the pond, its measurements, and how to properly seal the pond. Much of the same can be said if you have a well on your property that has been abandoned and requires plugging. Bentonite pond sealer is a great option for preventing leaks in your pond or abandoned well for several reasons, namely affordability, dependability, and the fact that it is a natural earthen material that is non-toxic to livestock and wildlife.
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How Much Bentonite Pond Sealer Should I Order?
The amount of bentonite pond seal required depends on both the size of your pond or footprint, as well as the method you are using to seal the pond. Additionally, it will depend on how porous your soil is. While it is not an exact science, below we offer the approximate amounts of bentonite pond seal you should plan for when sealing your pond.
Blanket Method or Mixed Blanket Method
For the Blanket Method or Mixed Blanket Method of sealing a pond with bentonite, you will want to use the fine, or powdered form of bentonite pond seal. This will mix in easier with the soils, allowing the clay bentonite to expand more thoroughly.
The amounts of bentonite pond seal needed per square foot will depend on the type of soil you are dealing with:
- Clay soil: 1 – 1.5 lbs
- Rock or gravel: 5 – 6 lbs
- Clean sand: 4 – 4.5 lbs
- Sandy silt: 20% clay minimum, 2 – 2.5 lbs
- Silty sand: 3 – 3.5 lbs
By making sure you check the soil to confirm its type, you will be in a much better position to seal your pond with the right amount of bentonite. Additionally, this will stop you from having to repeat the process in the event the pond leaked because the correct amount of bentonite was not used.
Sprinkle Method
When using the Sprinkle Method to seal a pond with bentonite, plan on a much higher application rate than the Blanket Method. In order to properly seal the pond by way of the Sprinkle Method, you should plan on applying 5 lbs of bentonite pond sealer for every square foot. You will also need to use granular bentonite versus powdered bentonite to ensure that it sinks down to the bottom of the pond properly rather than remains floating on the water’s surface. Granular bentonite is also the grade you should use for well plugging.
Learn More About Bentonite Pond Sealer
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