Bentonite Application Rate Test Kit

Includes the essentials for testing your soil supplemented with bentonite 

If you're asking yourself "How much bentonite do I need?"  This is the kit that will help you answer that question.

Ships via standard ground parcel service.  

The bentonite bucket test is completed as follows:

• Place 6-8 inches of soil from the pond to be sealed in the bottom of the bucket
• From the application rate table, select the bentonite application rate for the soil that matches the pond soils
• Mix soil with bentonite at that rate in lbs/square foot
• Thoroughly blend the soil and dry granular bentonite until the mixture is uniform
• If the soil is dry, add water 1/4 cup at a time until soil is easily molded and can be compacted completely. Use care not to overwater. 
• Firmly tamp the soil/bentonite mixture into the bottom of the bucket
• Using a permanent marker or paint stick mark a fill line roughly 2 inches from the top of the bucket
• Gently (so that the soil isn’t disturbed) add water to the fill line
• Monitor water loss over a minimum 72 hour period
• If seepage continues, repeat at an increased bentonite application rate until desired results are achieved