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blue clay #451841 07/13/16 09:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 63 ohio P pondfanatic2016 OP
OP pondfanatic2016 P Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 63 ohio	Hey guys, pond got lined today. All the clay i have is the dark gray/ blue variety. Majority of it was "good".However some places had a light mixture of sand . Whats ur guys experiences with this clay? It looks great an ive heard its some good pond material. Will post pics later

Re: blue clay pondfanatic2016 #451915 07/14/16 02:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,146 Likes: 488 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH B Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
Bill Cody Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker B Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15,146 Likes: 488 Northwest Ohio - Malinta OH	Blue clay forms a very tight seal if it contains proper moisture for good compacting, the right packing equipment is used, and the lifts are not too thick, not over layers of 5"-6" . Last edited by Bill Cody; 07/14/16 02:45 PM. aka Pond Doctor & Dr. Perca Read Pond Boss Magazine - America's Journal of Pond Management

Re: blue clay Bill Cody #451932 07/14/16 04:30 PM
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 63 ohio P pondfanatic2016 OP
OP pondfanatic2016 P Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 63 ohio	Thanks for replying, I dont think the layers are extremely thick but was packed with track then sheepsfoot. However there were a few thin/bare spots so my contractor brought in alot of bentonite for extra assurance.I hope it works!