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After a diy pond leak fix I just finished up, I want to finally apply the 4 units of soilfloc that I've stored for 2 years. My hope is that after the bentonite and clay fix I applied, the soilfloc will seal any weaknesses in my patch or elsewhere.

So today the weather was too cold for outdoor activities so I took samples of soilfloc and tested them out. I used plastic bottles filled with a couple inches of gravel and 5 holes drilled in the bottom. The soilfloc performed well mixed in and only took probably 1 tsp to clog the bottle of either part A or B but took a while to absorb enough water to do so. It worked extremely well with suspended clay mixed with 1 tsp part A and 1 tsp part B. Sealed fast and settled all the clay to the bottom quickly.

In another test I found it interesting that part A floculated the water very quickly while B did not appear to have any affect on the water clarity. Made me question its role in the mix. Directions state to apply part A and then B. I think part B should go first followed by A or mixed. If part A goes in and much time goes by then it drops to the bottom as it collects suspended clay and leaving part B behind to float around the pond. Without murky water, neither part settles to the bottom unless pulled by a drain. Suspended clay is the key to settling over a leak. I believe parts A and B are attracted to eachother as well. Adding bentonite to the water might help build up a bentonite layer too I'd think. My plan is to mix them together and broadcast by hand while the pond is at 1/4 full. I can hit my problem spots as the pond fills. I might add bentonite too but my pond is never clear.

Anyway, I was wondering if anybody mixed theirs while applying or know why the brochure states to apply them separately.