MY LAKE IS WRECKED NOW I HAVE TO REBUILD IT

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Embark on a gripping journey with us as we tackle the unexpected and daunting challenge of fixing a leaking lake that's losing thousands of liters of water daily. This isn't just any DIY project; it's a high-stakes battle against nature to save the fish and the future of the lake. From the initial shocking discovery of the leak to the innovative solutions involving bentonite matting and blue dye tests, witness the resilience and ingenuity required to manage a natural water body. Featuring real-time problem-solving, dramatic twists, and the relentless spirit of a fishery owner, this episode is a true testament to the trials and triumphs of land and water management.
In This Episode:
The Discovery:
Dive into the initial chaos of finding out the lake is leaking and the emotional and financial implications it carries.
The Investigation:
Follow along as we explore the use of blue dye to identify and trace the path of leaking water, revealing the complexity of the underlying issues.
Innovative Solutions:
Witness the implementation of unique solutions such as bentonite matting and strategic use of topsoil to combat the leaks.
The Ups and Downs:
Experience the highs and lows of this environmental drama, including setbacks in construction and breakthroughs in leak prevention.
Reflections and Future Plans:
Hear our plans for the future as we reflect on the lessons learned and the adjustments made to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the lake.
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A massive thank you to Kevin and all the specialists who lent their expertise to save our lake. If you're moved by this story or find yourself rooting for our success, please like, comment, and share this video to help spread awareness about the importance of sustainable land and water management.

[@les959]

Good work mate, Do Not stand in them trenches buddy. 16 years working on utilitys and you would not get me in there its so dangerous, if the side goes in you are gone. the most dangerous trench is one that looks safe!!!!

[@user-um7qm9jo2r]

waaaw u talk some shait les !!!!

[@jimmyboimazarti1234]

Yep and sub soil should be as far away from the trench as it is deep minimum. seen a guy break his femur and ankle in a trench just under chest height! Side collapsed crushed his leg, you would be surprised how heavy meter square chunk sub spoil clay is when it lands on ya leg😅

[@danielmorris3446]

​@user-um7qm9jo2r speaking nothing but sense.. why do you think they shutter trenches for workers? One them sides comes in, your in a world of shit

[@fiestaturbo1287]

just standing in it with a tiny wall containing the lake water 🙈

[@whodafunkedit3893]

​@@user-um7qm9jo2r trench King

[@jstash9364]

I’m not sure of the extent of the ditch you’ve made; but just be sure no run off from nearby fields can end up in it with nasty fertilisers or chemicals that could potentially kill your stock.

[@jeremygourde9880]

From the start multiple people tried to point out inconsistencies in the process of the dig. The entire area needed to be excavated and then the clay needed to be brought back in and spread/compacted over the entire bottom of the pond. The banks also needed to be sloped correctly and rip rap places around the waterline edge to prevent erosion. You’re learning some expensive lessons. Your fish selection is also going to pose some serious pond damage concerns as well, Carp are notorious for digging and eroding banks, they’ll also muddy the entire pond water as they dig and stir up silt. The topsoil layer could also be sealed using a polymer added to the pond and also bentonite clay broadcasted around the pond edge to seal off the topsoil interface layer.

[@NewsYourViews]

He makes more money more content if the thing is a disaster.

[@SD-oi9gr]

You are the first person I have seen on KZbin who actually says it correctly. Everybody else keeps saying “for free” which is not correct English. “Free of charge” is the right way to say it!

[@shotamakarashvili3714]

It's an US thing... I had UK boss and US boss- that's how I noticed the difference in saying it.

[@rafalstasiak4437]

Buy inter tube cut 30 cm length. Use cable tie to block one end from second end put valve with cable tie. Insert this inside pipe and inflate. You will block them and use concrete to solid block them. Job done

[@BFR.]

Inner tubes have plenty of uses 😏

[@DavidScobie]

Seems a bit of a massive oversight not noticing you had land drains running the length of your pond? That should have been something easy to spot at the initial digging phase also it sounds like who ever put in the clay blanket did a crap job at that too if you have topsoil layers leaking out water.

[@backroomgeeza652]

should have brought in a company in to do the whole thing.

[@AaronDeano]

They obviously niver dug deep enough for starters to test the ground!

[@GTRLMLimted]

Mate have a chat to youtuber BamaBass. He had a similar problem with his pond and used this new powder that you apply all over the pond and it seals all the leaks. It is also fish friendly so it wont harm them. It worked wonders for him. He has a whole video on it and how to apply it.

[@garylowe8601]

Concrete doesn't need the hole to be dry to go off. Concrete will set under water.

[@tadhghayden7601]

Romans worked this out yrs ago ..I believe..

[@dpmaspam]

yup. works even better underwater as it goes off quicker - its harder to get a good finish , or any finish on it,

[@315para]

Just use ucs from sika can lay concrete under water no problem, even with flow . Not cheap but does the job used it on many jibs from bridge repairs I flowing rivers to pier work

[@jaadmaan8156]

Yes but if there’s water pressure against it then water will always find a way

[@tadhghayden7601]

@@jaadmaan8156 they say we are all in our lives , as we learn to flow, like rivers returning to the sea.. This guy is good at getting around obstacles...must have got this trait from his mighty mom ..

[@paulwelling8243]

I have to admire your attitude to all the things that have happened recently,you always seem to have a smile on your face which is so good to see.no luck needed you will conquer🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@darrenwright5727]

Cos Mummy is helping to pay for it 😂

[@jamielee9350]

Expanding Stoppers also know as drain plugs or bungs, are used for pipes and ducts in the size range from 1/2″ (12mm) to 48″ (1200mm). Just push it in , tighten the screw , job done....

[@KevMk3]

I have never fished or have an interest in fishing really BUT this is absolutely fascinating. Such a shame it didnt go to plan but you will soon sort it.

[@DjDolHaus86]

Ahh mystery leaks and erosion, a thing I know all too well. We had some gigantic boulders put in on the windward end of one of our lakes to try and slow the erosion, next thing we knew the lake had dropped 8ft and we couldn't work out whether it was just evaporation from the stinking hot summer or whether we'd sprung a leak. Ultimately it was a bit of both, the excavation work had exposed a seam in the side of the china clay pit which was working its way unseen along the seam to rather confusingly join with the trench for the outflow pipe about 50m downstream from the lake. It took bloody months of digging holes to find out where the water was going

[@davidoldboy5425]

Concrete does not need to be in a dry space, how do you think they build piers? concrete setting is a chemical reaction it does not 'dry'. Suggest you research the chemicals, readily available, you can use to add to underwater concrete.

[@Ian-dj2nj]

100%.

[@philipglancy8593]

Tbf I actually thought they put something like a big metal tube or pipe down into the sea bed then empty the water out then fill it with concrete

[@philipglancy8593]

So I've just looked it up and I'm not far off correct, they used what's called a coffer dam or sheet piling.... Basically pile into the sea bed, then empty the water out so they can work inside

[@davidoldboy5425]

@@philipglancy8593 They do use cofferdams (all one word) and piles, but what our ancestors did long ago was just chuck cement bags in the sea, and they set. Nowadays concrete is usually pumped into a space ready for it with reinforcement and vibrated to get air pockets out. The main point is the chemical reaction, not 'drying' as with paint.

[@315para]

You can also add additives like UCS from sika which stops fines washout and aids cohesion of the mix and variuous other benefits.This is used on piling in pourous ground to piers and bridge repairs, etc. This would have to be used with a super plas like vs3000 also as you want it wet but not separating, which is key to the reaction not only working but the concrete also having integrity.

[@eyybabyj1397]

Nature is beautiful and complex and you've found out the hard way it's not so easy to replicate. I hope you manage to overcome the issues you're facing.

[@Yuri9982]

If you continue to get leak issue or erosion problems have a look at a product called concrete canvas. I used it where I had issues with field drains coupled with erosion and cray fish burrowing. It initially stopped all leaks on its own but eventually water found a way under but I then puddled clay over the top and its been good for a few years now and hopefully many more 🤞

[@mattsennett]

I have really enjoyed watching this series of videos Ben. Leaks are a nightmare and I had two in a year on my pond back in 2019. Nothing like the scale you had but a daily issue ended up with two re builds basically and moving Koi of up to 25lbs. Good luck to you and I can't wait to see everything sorted 👍🏻

[@gothicgorey]

A carp water should have a lot of time to establish before even fish going into it. Not enough established foliage around the banks, critical for spawning months has they will cut them selfs on rough banks . On top of this fish will be stressed they need time to settle and nature will create natural hiding spots which make them happy also. A lesson to anyone wanting to do this. Do not rush has you will make more mistakes and you will have happy fish, so will lose less and be richer for it .

[@mariuskoekemoer4646]

Mate, I would LOVE to see more videos from you. Sitting here in New Zealand and winter has arrived so I need to find other options of fishing. Request: Can you please make your content/videos longer - I'm sure you can :) Can I request more videos as waiting 4 weeks for 10 min video is not fear to the wider public :) Thank you for all the hard work you put in. I have a pond smaller than yours :) Cheers Brother

[@albiewilliams6830]

Fairplay to you for the hard work you have put into this place it will all be worth it in the end

[@WH4TH3F0X]

Great vid, try using trench sheets for last section. You should be able to drive them in on section to block and the pump the water out to fix drain without messing up your deck ❤

[@adambuckle5108]

Can't wait to book a fishing day down there 🎉

[@Taz6688]

There are products you can add to the lake, they find the leak and clump up and block the leak, BamaBass had the same leaking issue on his lake and it worked, might not work for you but might be worth looking at.

[@Prasutagucaster]

Inspirational and entertaining. So many people want their own business but very few have your resilience and energy. Stick with it. I like the catch app but just like ‘ hot Fishin’ it falls short of what the angler, commercial fishery and suppliers need. I’m happy to share the vision and roadmap.

[@jamielongshaw2567]

Feel for you ben. So close to opening then this. Nice to meet you at the car meet a few weeks ago

[@justinphillips7392]

The bright side of the erosion problem is that over time, your pond will become a lake 😉

[@benfowlerfisheries]

Very funny mr funny man

[@tama-4225]

Wow you proper ballsed this up didnt you

[@lukerock1]

These videos have been so good to watch! Lake looks awesome 👌🏼🎣

[@ainteasybeingwheezy]

I prescribe a course of watching LETS DIG 18 pond excavating videos for future reference

[@jameshancock18]

Read my mind

[@chills6566]

Clearly more money than sense! Wally!

[@oldgreg1]

Daddy's money!

[@user-pq6gr3sl3l]

He hasn't got a clue 😂

[@BradleyGreening]

@@oldgreg1just because your dads broke, don’t hate👍

[@jonnywayner]

Mummy's boy

[@fishingforcarpuk1044]

I can't wait to come and fish 🎣 been watching since the start

[@seanbrackpool279]

a quick observation when the water from the field runs in it looks very muddy will this fill your lake back in over time or will u filter it before it reaches the lake in the future ? well done for keeping on keeping on tho powerful and a great attitude

[@davidpartridge4685]

Ben if you fill the trench with concrete with bond crete it will seal it...

[@NatePelts]

Research DAMIT Lake and Pond Sealer, i've seen a few pond build use this method and works within days.. keep up the good work (here from mat armstrongs channel, well done on winning the little competition)

[@nathancorlett9895]

Keep going m8 all b worth it in the end,your dad would b proud

[@ashfifield]

Well done on getting everything sorted. I’m looking forward to a visit. I dropped you an email asking if you’re going to be dog friendly but didn’t hear back - although I get why! If you get a chance to let me know I’d appreciate it!

[@Gizzzzzy]

Keep going, im looking forward to visiting, as long as you allow doggies ❤

[@RobertHolzler]

So, is pouring Portland cement in the pipes not an option? Maybe just put on an extension with an L bend to get the pipe up above water level and pour in some cement? Just an idea.

[@paulellam6926]

Seems like a lot of things were missed/overlooked etc on the initial planning of this project. Was the advice incorrect, or the work implemented not done to correct standards? i would be worried about the property that is lower than the lake, if things are going this way. Are the fixes being made long term, or will they need to implemented again in the near future? Lots of questions...

[@pabloyagani]

These videos are amazing

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

You really needed boarding in the water about 10 ft from the bank to control the waves filled with reed. Really sorry for you and those fantastic drains. Whoever installed them did a great job. I fear water pressure might undermine the concrete. Good luck.

[@buddysinsight9834]

When white horse contracting did the lake I was working at they had to line it with 3ft thick of clay even up the banks. They said they do it with every lake they do. A company built a new reservoir in farmore and that’s leaking now.

[@sanmiguel4019]

Is that the place near Oxford mate?

[@buddysinsight9834]

@@sanmiguel4019 Yes

[@Simon42102]

Clay and sheep mate, have to drain it though. Put down a layer of clay then get the sheep to walk all over it. It’s the old way of doing it.

[@DUTTYPIX]

You will sort it bro 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@lusty9410]

can't wait to fish this mate, keep up the great work!

[@MobileValeterStirling]

This guys brilliant

[@mrwells123456789]

Gutted for you but you will get there keep pushing

[@biberdy]

As a relatively new course angler, I’ll never understand the “swim” vs “peg” debate. To me the fishing area you sit at is the peg, whereas the areas you fish to are the swims. Is this different for carp fishing?

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

There never has been a debate. Pegs are drawn. Swims fished. Never sit in your swim and cast to your peg.

[@AshRowland]

According to your measuring stick at 1:58, you're about 7 feet tall!

[@fluxnosed]

Why wouldn't you check the lake for holes after dug and before filling?...serious lack of logic there

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Flair should be your best friend doing this project brother

[@spudnickuk]

That is the thing with making Ponds, the survey needs to be thorough and as you paid for it then the Surveyor is at fault and you should claim Compensation. well at least in the UK it will fill up in no time for Free

[@peterchilton2077]

Concrete setting is a chemical process, not a drying... will set under water

[@seanbolton3737]

cofferdam sheet pile the edge discharging the water, whilst bentonite matting works it wont last forever.

[@dannybartlett4225]

Why can I see this going from bad to worse, 😕 1 bad winter and floods or freezing over in the winter months leaving it profit less 🤔

[@richieduck67]

Be careful of putting your hand into a pipe or drain where there could be a difference in pressure check out Delta P

[@Hotkife]

By dry space I'm guessing he means there needs to be no water movement while the concrete sets as it'll create it's own path past/round the concrete before it goes off.

[@MartynsAnglingAdventures]

Keep at it buddy!

[@fiestaturbo1287]

Look at that, Kev. Weed!! 😂🤣😂

[@be8w]

3:28 I laughed more than I should at this

[@Ryan-dn5wg]

Ben there is a product called damn it stops leaks in lakes that might help mate

[@pleasantville4529]

Damn it. 🤣🤣

[@judderzm2252]

Cannot believe you missed that it is what it is be ok.

[@Crystalpal1978]

Nothing to your scale but I'm digging a pond , can I ask where you got the bentonite clay matting and the green matting on the bank. Cheers and good luck 👍

[@alexhunt123]

Shame I didn't see your post earlier - dowsing L rods work really well for finding leaks! All you need to do is walk around the lake with them and they show you.

[@BFR.]

Old skool way

[@daz3434]

Looks a nice pond/lake I thought you might of had an island in it though 🤷‍♂️

[@anthonyhollis7744]

Good luck kidda 🤞🏻

[@rtanoskills1120]

Can you do a video explaining how you got so rich?

[@gerhardkrause9918]

Nice one . I started following you wen you started the lake and was totally blown away wen I sow you on Mats Chanel . I follow him also . I love carp fishing and I am from South 🇿🇦 Africa . Maybe one day I will get to come fish in your lake . Catch you on the next one . Ta-da

[@weegaz22]

pre soak your grass seed, it'll germinate far quicker, few youtube vids out there on it.

[@baldis12]

Kevin seems like a top bloke :)

[@daletindall398]

My grandad had a borehole put by his lake and never looked back

[@joewinn9343]

Good luck with all your repairs mate, doing a great job. Excited to book a night or two with the mrs and help fill your pockets back up 😂

[@bobbyknox9258]

You build ponds like you drive lambo's brah 😅😅

[@tm-xz2ng]

Feel bad for you we had water running through the soil

[@ryanjardine1995]

Was the guys that built it cowboys??

[@jameshancock18]

Must’ve been

[@mickeysingh1888]

Good luck, from Derry City, Ireland.

[@craigdarlison1483]

Surely you just use a pipe bung instead of clay ? You can get ones that inflate in the pipe or expanding ones then cap the pipe

[@stevensendall6067]

Hi where did you get the clay matting from? I have a major leak in my lake and think this matting would help Look forward to your reply

[@troywales983]

and you thought otters where going to be a problem .i hope you fix it ,ATB

[@RoamingFibonacci]

Concrete sets underwater

[@rjcharlick]

Mate you know what you need to build next to relax you ? A koi pond ❤🐟 I’ve got koi to give you for free to help the channel

[@Boru06]

"As much planning and research as possible" Yet he builds a square lake, possibly the worst possible design for a lake.

[@H0on1gan]

Use portland cement.... 100k for a hole with water in it.... 😂

[@wozzaladers3244]

All the money, no idea!

[@GreaseMonkeysGarage]

My 9yo just asked why I’m watching kaleb on KZbin 😂😂😂

[@viewersopinion8886]

Could you not dig down behind the swim to find the land drain and block it there as opposed to destroying the swim?

[@kevinallison2856]

Top lad mate u will sort it. It will be brilliant.😊

[@breakupgoogle]

thx i learn from these

[@fatbelly2438]

would be easier just too drain it now its the dry season and start again..

[@samtheman407]

Why didn’t you put a pipe bung in the pipes then concrete it in ?

[@James_Watson49]

Benedict, Great project, if you are interested in keeping the water treated blue (which prevents algae growth) comment and I can send you a link to our company who supplies dyes for water features and Lakes. Thanks

[@martinhodkinson2972]

Why not use the rubber pipe bungs then fill with clay on the water side

[@fish8103]

I have been looking something to help me with my pond in the garden not the same I know but have just found out about bentonite clay, it looks like it could be of help to you?

[@tadhghayden7601]

Your mom is...a ....mighty....force.....of....nature...

[@9to5life69]

Should have put an inflatable inside the tube and inflated it to block the drain then concrete.

[@jayjayp9618]

Stop fucking around get the fish out drain it down and start again

[@EddieTheH]

Or drain it and put the ground back.

[@patrykb8962]

Pond not lake .

[@edwardwatts4644]

Lake

[@patrykb8962]

@edwardwatts4644 this pond identify as a lake

[@bertyaustin]

This popped on my feed randomly and it's like 20 minutes away from me I love fishing. Especially carp, on a float or waggler. I do have another hobby tho, metal detecting. If you ever wonder what kind of history your land holds, you can give me a reply and I can e-mail you to speak about the details. Very promising area full of roman,saxon and celtic history :)) You never know, maybe you will pay for your lake or second lake after my first visit :)) Good luck!

[@ashcadelanne8524]

Looking like you hired some cowboys initially, is it possible to take them to court?

[@deustezza323]

Never mind your lake for headaches you own a range rover 😂😂🎉

[@MadsGormLarsen]

Anyone else watching this, and comparing it to Clarkson's pond?