# 11 Fixing a leaking pond, Soilfloc Pond Sealer

[@eddieharbour5922]

great job and enjoy all your videos

[@billburkhart]

Thanks a lot Eddie, appreciate you taking time to comment.

[@nathandtanner]

G'day Bill, the flocculant wasn't being drawn down into the leak, that is how it sinks normally. When it is activated in water the granules turn into long polymers and sink as they conglomerate with each other and suspended particles in the water. Thanks for the video mate

[@billburkhart]

Hello Nathan, I know what your describing and saw some of that action on the South side of my pond. Turns out the leak was 16 feet down. I'll show how I finally got the leak stop in an upcoming video. Thanks for taking time to comment. Hope your safe and away from the fires I see on the new here.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

​@@billburkhartdid you do an update video?

[@billburkhart]

@@michaelvoorhees5978 Hello Michael. Yes, I did a follow up video taking you through the entire repair. I’ll post the link in the description today. And let you know when it’s linked. FYI, the pond videos are numbered so the next video is number 12 if you want to go to my site, click on videos and you’ll find all the pond videos. -Bill

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@billburkhart thanks sir

[@billburkhart]

@@michaelvoorhees5978 Michael here is the link to the entire project. Let me know if this works for you. kzbin.info/aero/PL4__hu8sOY3NyVnTIh1cOw1_EJvaMnRYe

[@jonathanguess4052]

Merry Christmas my God Bless you

[@dwc4787]

Bill, did you ever get the Soilfloc to work? I'm trying to fix a 1 acre farm pond and the price for bentonite is over $50,000. Soil floc is much more affordable but not if it won't work!

[@billburkhart]

Hello DW C. Video 112 shows the final fix, soilfloc would never had worked with the leak source being 16 feet deep. In my case Soilfloc was a waste of money. Not sure what to tell you. Finding the cause of a pond leak is frustrating and expensive isn’t it? Good luck with your project, keep me posted. - Bill

[@cutweldngrind]

This project is $$$.....I just finished talking to them but unfortunately I dont have enough clay in my soil and the recommended Sodium bentonite instead. Good video

[@billburkhart]

Amen Jorge, thanks for taking time to say hello and good luck with your project.

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

Jorge, Did you put bentonite in the pond? What was the results? I have a 50 x 50 pond that goes way down in summer,then fills in winter. I want to plant water plants in there and other things to clear up the water and make it a pond full of life, but It needs to hold water first, so I dont want any chemical.

[@cutweldngrind]

@@diyoregonnowtexas9202 I did add some bentonite into a small test pond made in very sandy material. First dont rush things like I did and go for the sprinkle method because it's not the best practice. I actually had to drain the pond and add a layer of bentonite about 4lbs per SF. I sprayed a bit of water over the bentonite and covered it with a 3 inch layer of soil. I compacted soil by hand but would use a roller for a bigger project.

[@waynespicer89]

Bill- I found #112 whidh I presume is #12 ? I thought you had one on trying DAMIT pond sealer (not the Soilfloc) am I mistaken ?

[@billburkhart]

Hi Wayne, you’re correct regarding video 112. I’ll find the video when I used the Damit sealer and get back to you.

[@billburkhart]

Wayne watch video 15, that shows the Damit sealer being used. I remember I put all the pond videos up front in the lower number slots. Hope the video gives you good information.

[@redskypreparedness2319]

What is the function of your pond Bill? Do you use the PW to water trees?

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Red Sky, The pond is used for relaxation, some fishing when the kids come over, and I just enjoy maintaining it, always trying to make it look nicer.

[@redskypreparedness2319]

@@billburkhartThanks Bill, I'm in the process of dredging out old pond that was neglected badly. Have new redesign in mind but believe clay or fabric liner is still needed. Will use rainwater runoff as well.

[@billburkhart]

@@redskypreparedness2319 I wish you good luck with your project.

[@redskypreparedness2319]

@@billburkhart Thank you. I'd like to send you some progress updates Bill. I started with a disaster but it is at least looking like it could become a beautiful pond system with a creek connecting two pond bodies. [e-mail]. Will

[@billburkhart]

@@redskypreparedness2319 I’d like to see your progress Will. I’ll send you an email link to stay in touch.

[@scottreese5492]

One thing I didn't see you do, your supposed to muddy the water, or pour in a slurry of bentonite to muddy water.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Scott, thanks for sharing your experience with everyone-Bill

[@waynespicer89]

Bill- How do you find episode 12 ?

[@billburkhart]

Hi Wayne try clicking on the round circle with the tractor picture that usually opens up all the videos I just checked it’s still there let me know if you can’t get to it.

[@jorgegarcia20461]

Damit is the exact same thing as soulfloc. With soulfloc you get a (part A) wich is the exact same thing as damit that turns into a goo and settles to the bottom for a quick plugging action of any hole thes seeps and (part B) wish its basically the same thing as part A but at a much slower rate for any hole that part A doesn’t plug right away apart B will plug later.

[@billburkhart]

Thanks for your comments. I wish it had worked. -Bill

[@jonschwindt3064]

How long lasting?

[@billburkhart]

Hi Jon, it didn't last very long and I moved on to another idea to stop the leak. I finally got the leak repaired by doing some aggressive excavating. Enjoy your summer.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

good luck

[@johnknieper232]

In order to fix that leak you need to inject into the soil on the dam face a water reactive hydrophobic polyurethane. The reaction time of the product can be adjusted so that it reacts once the product has traveled down the water channel through the dam. It will react and expand rapidly, stopping the leak throughout the entire path of water which will provide a permanent repair.

[@billburkhart]

Thank you for sharing your recommendation. Have a great summer.

[@olsonlr]

What is it's life expectancy?

[@billburkhart]

Hello Larry, We'll I don't know because it didn't work for me. Great question though. Have a great New Year.

[@softail1951]

will ur fish ingest this sealant

[@billburkhart]

I did not see any dead fish after using the product. Not a single fish died that I'm aware of. Good question Rocky.

[@CenturianCornelious]

get some beavers

[@EmpireGoldMining]

Did I see a dredge in your truck ?

[@billburkhart]

No dredge in the truck, maybe the pump?

[@GriffsFish]

Also The leak was by the pipe why would you do the whole shore line

[@billburkhart]

Happy Sunday HookinBass, I was told by the company, and I agreed at that time that was a good plan, because I couldn't identify one hole, treating the entire bank seen appropriate at the time. Thanks for writing and enjoy the fall weather.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

Hi Bill, The soilfloc pond sealer contains polymer. Is that environmental friendly? I ask as i can get here (in Thailand) sodium bentonite with a polymer mix. Not sure if I should do that but so far I can't get pure sodium bentonite.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Peter, All I can report is that I didn't lose one single fish after using the product. No vegetation kill and no adverse reaction to my hands and skin. Great question. Good luck, let me know of your success.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

@@billburkhart, I got some new contacts of possible supplies of benonite in Thailand. Will give that a try.

[@mikebreazeale2563]

I am enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing. Where in Iowa are you?

[@billburkhart]

Thanks Mike I appreciate your comments. I'm near where Iowa, Illinois and Iowa meet, Dubuque.

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Okay...I am in the Iowa City area. I look forward to your next video...Great info...

[@douglasbird5246]

will it hrm fish, my pond has rather nice large mouth a crappie

[@billburkhart]

Hello Doug, I can tell you that I have observed several large grass carp that have been in the pond for many years, active after using the product. I also see many palm size fish in the pond as I have in the past before using the product. So in my case no harm to existing fish in the pond. Thanks for your question.

[@billburkhart]

Doug I fished my pond this past weekend and wanted you to know my fish population is alive and well.

[@whisperingsage]

Wear waders

[@GriffsFish]

This just looks expensive

[@fishypie]

what a waste of time

[@billburkhart]

It sure was.