Aquatic Dam Stop Leak®
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® and Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional are applied directly onto the waters surface in the dam. Once the polymers come in contact with the water they create an invisible net that carries the polymers and any solids in the water, downwards. The different sized polymers start to expand and along with the soil get sucked into the voids and areas where the water is leaking. These polymers create a plug and continue to expand filling holes, cracks and porous soils.
Is Aquatic Dam Stop Leak safe to use?
Yes, Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® and Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional are safe to use in lakes, dams and ponds used for storing drinking water or water used for irrigation or water-bodies where fish and live stock are present. It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
How do you apply Aquatic Dam Stop Leak®?
The application of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® and Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional is easy as it is applied by hand, sprinkled out over the water or spread with hand applicator like a seed spreader or an Aquatic Hand Spreader.
How much Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® or Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional will I need?
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak®
80g per sq m of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® is needed calculated on the surface area of your dam, depending on whether your dam is full or partially full.
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional
60g per sq m of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional is needed calculated on the surface area of your dam, depending on whether your dam is full or partially full. Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional is more suited to larger scale applications.
I know where the leak is, so can I apply Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® to that area or do I have to treat the whole dam?
Yes, If you know where the leak is then you can concentrate your application of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® to that area but it is also recommended the rest of the dam be treated as well and this be done when dam is full or is above the problem area.
I have tried bentonite and my dam still leaks, will Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® work better than bentonite?
Clients that have tried sealing their leaking dams with bentonite and it has not worked have found that after using Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® their leaking dams were sealed.
Can Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® be applied to dry dams?
At this stage, Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® performance is based on applying the product to dams with water in them.
How much area does the 20kg of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Cover
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak®
A 20 kg pail of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® will cover 250 sq m
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional
A 19 kg pail of Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional will cover 315 sq m. Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® Professional is more suited to larger scale applications.
Will my dam be sealed on first application? How many applications will I need?
In most cases clients have successfully sealed their leaking dams on the first application but in some cases further application may be required.
How long will Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® take to work?
On average you could have your dam sealed or notice the slowing down of water loss within about 7 days. Further applications would be necessary if you have not sealed your dam or seen any difference in the quantity of water loss.
What if it doesn’t stop my dam from leaking after 2 weeks?
- There may be a few factors to consider that may have an influence on why your dam is not sealed.
- Has the leak slowed down or is there any noticeable change in the leak?
- Was the recommended amount used and was enough product applied to the dam?
- Was the dam measurements correct?
- Have there been any other changes to the dam or area since the first application?
Further applications may be required. There may be a more severe problem than first thought. We can be contacted for further support and may need to adjust the product to suit your needs.
Will Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® work if my dam has weeds? Do I need to remove the weeds first?
Yes. Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® can be applied to your dams even if they have weeds present as different sized particles in the sealer will still be sucked into the problem areas.
We recommend that you do not remove weeds as this may upset the surface tension of the soil creating further problems.
When is best time of day to apply Aquatic Dam Stop Leak®?
Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® is best applied during low wind times so product is not blown away during application.
How long will Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® last in the dam? Is it permanent?
The polymers are insoluble and through compaction and sedimentation the polymers will become a permanent part of the dam’s structure.
Does Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® work on all soil types?
Generally, yes, but depending on alkalinity/salinity or acidity, the products performance may be reduced. In these cases product make up and blend can be altered to suit your specific requirements.
Will you guarantee Aquatic Dam Stop Leak® will seal my dam?
We have had great success in seal all types of dams, but due to unforeseen circumstances and the nature of the problems we are unable to guarantee that this will work. We do encourage you communicate with us if you are experiencing problems with sealing your leaking dam so we can work with you on getting the best possible results.
Can you offer any solutions for algae in my dam?
Yes. We have a range of solutions ranging from using a commercial grade algaecide such as Coptrol – www.coptrol.net.au
Or we have a number of various natural algae prevention products here – www.aquaticbarleystraw.com.au
Will Dam Stop Leak® affect the fish in my pond/dam?
Dam Stop Leak® & Dam Stop Leak® Professional are safe to use around people and animals or plants. The product is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
Will Dam Stop Leak® effect my pumps?
We would recommend you not use your pumps for around 24 hours. Once the polymer has done its job of settling to the bottom of your pond or dam, the process of it starts to work and it begins to seep into the pond walls. In our experience, we have applied the product and used one of our 2HP display fountains after 24 hours and there was no sign of the pump being affected.
