Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
Bobad, what do you mean by "clay ballast"? If you're talking about plugging one end with clay, what keeps it in place when it gets wet and wetter?


Dave,

I located a chunk of sticky clay along the bank, and stabbed the pipe about 6" into it. The clay sticks in the end of the pipe, and no way it's coming out. Drilling a 1/4" hole or 2 about 8-10" above the ballasted end ensures the pipes will sink without any help.

Shrimp