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Water$ave PL Plug Range Catalogue

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Specialists in cost effective super absorbent, lineal & flocculating polymers to assist in the management & efficient use of water, soil & pollution since 2000. Initially producing polymers to assist local mines with day to day functions developed into creating polymers to seal dams, assist local agriculture & reclaim pollution from local coal mines. Nowadays, Polymer Innovations is one of the most unique greentech companies in Australia. Our products seal leaking dams, save water, prevent soil erosion, control coal sludge, stabilise run-offs or maintain roads & crops. While still maintaining the original polymers that make artificial snow, assist with gardens, parks & landscaping or stabilising floral arrangements for your displays. All products are manufactured at the highest quality, environmentally friendly, biodegradable & non toxic. Polymer Innovations is located in Singleton, NSW, Australia. The heart of the Hunter Valley.

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The world's best polymer based earthen dam, pond or water catchment sealant that is 100% customisable to your specific environment. Whether the leak is in the base, wall, through rock or any soil type Polymer Innovations has the specific Water$ave PL dam sealant to put an end to your water losses. Customisable blends such as Plug, Seep & Bomb will seal the most porous of soils. Our Water$ave PL Range locates the leak & seals it!

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Catalogue Contents
Dam Sealant
Water$ave PL Plug Water$ave PL Seep Water$ave PL Bomb How To Apply Water$ave Plug & Seep How Much Water$ave Plug or Seep Do I Need? Water$ave Plug & Seep Frequently Asked Questions Water$ave Plug & Seep Frequently Asked Questions About Polymer Innovations Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8

Water$ave Plug & Seep Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe for plants, fish & animals? Yes, it is 100% safe to use in dams where livestock are present. Water$ave PL is biodegradable, non toxic & environmentally friendly. If ingested, the acid in the stomach will start to break down the gels & the water is released into the stomach, the polymer beads are then passed through. How much area does the 20kg pail treat? A 20kg pail will treat 200m2 when applied at 100g/m2 for a fast leak. Or A 20kg pail will treat 267m2 when applied at 75g/m2 for a slow leak. How much Water$ave Plug will I need? A minimum of 100g per m2 for a fast leak or75g per m2 for a slow leak is needed. Calculated on the surface area of your dam, depending on whether your dam is full or partially full. You can work out how much product is needed by using our Water$ave Plug & Seep Polymer Calculator on page 5. I have tried liners & bentonite clay but my dam still leaks. Will it work better than bentonite? Clients that have tried sealing their leaking dams with linings or bentonite without success have great results using Water$ave Plug. Will my dam be sealed on first application? How many applications will I need? In the vast majority of cases clients successfully seal their leaking dams on first application but in some cases further application may be required. These instances occur usually when rare, unforeseen circumstances have been encountered or there has been a lack of adequate information regarding the leak before hand. How long will it take to work? Allow 24 - 48 hrs to hydrate & sink towards the outflows. Then allow 2 - 10 days depending on the rate of leak for the polymers to start incorporating into the soil structures. Some clients have had their dams sealed within a few days. On average your dam should seal or notice a slowing down of water loss within 3-7 days! If your dam is still leaking after this time further applications could be necessary. Will it work if my dam has weeds & livestock? Do I need to remove them first? Weeds & livestock will inhibit the flow of the polymer into the soil. The polymer needs a clear path to the soil, if you have any weeds, reeds, leaf, litter or deep slit, you will need to remove these before application. Water$ave Plug & Seep is made up of different sized hydrating particles & they will be sucked into those areas. How long will it last in the dam? Is it permanent? Water$ave PL under normal conditions will seal for decades. With ongoing trials we anticipate that this is a permanent solution to sealing leaks & ponds. Does it work on all soil types? Between the two Water$ave PL Plug & Seep blends, generally yes. High levels of alkalinity, salinity or acidity may affect the product's performance however. In these rare cases the blend can be altered to suit your specific conditions.

Why Polymer Innovations?

All polymer products are 100% non toxic. Environmentally friendly & biodegradable. Simple & easy for you to use. Our polymers are designed to save you time & money. High quality polymers manufactured in Australia. Sourced from the best suppliers in the global market. Customised solutions. We manufacture polymers to suit your specific requirements. Ongoing technical support. We work with you to get the best performance from our polymers.

Material Safety Data Sheets & Technical Data Sheets available upon request.

Who has used it? Water$ave PL Range has been used farmers, fisheries, government departments & councils through to mining & construction companies successfully worldwide.

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Water$ave Plug & Seep Frequently Asked Questions

How does it work? Polymer Innovations Water$ave Plug Range works by applying the dry polymer blend to the water surface of the water catchment area. Once the polymers come in contact with the water it creates an invisible net that carries the polymers & any solids in the water downwards towards the leaks. The different sized polymers then start expand up to 300 times it's size & head toward the voids, cracks & crevices where the water is leaking. These polymers create a 'plug' & continue to expand filling all holes, cracks, crevices & porous soils over the coming days & weeks. The hydrated polymers then become a part of the soil structure for decades. Water$ave Plug Range is a blend of lineal & cross linked polymers that are 99% insoluble, non toxic & biodegradable. It will not harm any plants or animals like fish, yabbies, your pets or livestock. This polymer is known as a Polyacrylamide. A combination of two monomers, Acrylamide & Potassium Acrylate. Its charge density & molecular weight can be controlled by the ratio of Acrylamide & Potassium Acrylate. This allows us to customise its charge depending on the soil to be bonded. This is known as flocculation, where soil solids are bonded into 'flocs'. Water$ave PL locates the leak & seals it! Even if you don't know exactly where the leak is our polymers will locate the outflows. Note: a combination of the two blends can be used in different parts of the dam with varying earthen & soil structures. Can it be applied to dry dams or ponds? No, because Water$ave Plug reacts with water you need to have at least 1m depth of water in your dam to treat it. When should I treat the dam/pond? If your dam has water in it & is currently leaking water then now would be the best time to apply Water$ave Plug. The pressure of the water & the leakage creates the suction needed to draw the polymers into the problem areas. If you do not have any water in your dam yet, you can apply Water$ave Plug as your dam is filling up as this ensures a neat & even coverage. When is best time of day to apply it? It is best applied during a quiet morning at low wind times so the product is not blown away during application. Be sure that there is little to no wind or rain & that there is no water overflowing from the dam. I know where the leak is. Can I apply the Water$ave PL to that area or do I have to treat the whole dam? Yes, if you know where the leak is then you can concentrate your application to that area but it is also recommended that the rest of the dam be treated as well & this can be done when the dam is full or is at least above the problem area. Can I apply it to a new dam that I am building? Yes, Water$ave PL has been designed to apply to new as well as already constructed dams by applying it to the base & walls of the dam depending on the location of the leak.

Water$ave PL Plug
Designed for earthen dams, ponds or canals that contain soil crevices & cracks that are generally wider than 4mm. Water$ave PL Plug hydrates & expands up to 300 times it's particle size. Perfect for walls & bases with soil types containing Granite, Slate, Shale, Gravel, Conglomerates, Boulders, Pebbles, Exposed soils w/ holes, cracks or tunnels.

Sizes Available: 12.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 500kg & 1000kg

Water$ave PL Seep
Designed for earthen dams, ponds or canals that contain soil crevices that are generally narrower than 4mm. Water$ave PL Seep hydrates & expands up to 200 times it's particle size. Perfect for walls & bases with soil types containing Loams, High Clays, Decomposed, Granite, Sand, Basalt, Limestone & Sand Stone, Sandy Clay Loams, Black & Red Clays Alluvium or River Soils & Volcanic Soils.

Sizes Available: 12.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 19kg, 500kg & 1000kg

Water$ave PL Bomb
Is a specific slow release polymer for last resort major leakages in a general area. Available to order only after a Polymer Innovations consultation.

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How To Apply Water$ave Plug & Seep Dam Sealant

If your dam has water in it & is currently leaking then now would be the best time to apply. The pressure of the water leakage creates the suction needed to draw the hydrating polymers into the problem areas & seal the leaks. If you do not have any water in your dam yet. You can apply Water$ave Plug/Seep as your dam is filling up after rain, this ensures a neat & even coverage. If you know where the leak is then you can concentrate your application to that area. It is also recommended that the rest of the dam be treated as well & this can be done when the dam is full or is at least above the problem area. Do not under apply. Apply product at no less than the recommended rates. For a fast leak. Apply at 100gm/m2 . A fast leak is a noticeable reduction over days & weeks. For a slow leak. Apply at 75gm/m2. A slow leak is a noticeable reduction over months. You can work out how much product you need. By using the Water$ave Plug & Seep Polymer Calculator on page 5. Remove any deep silt, livestock & dense reeds. They impede the polymers ability to get to the outflows. Just sprinkle over the surface of the water. On a quiet day with no wind or rain & when the dam is not overflowing. Distribute it as if you are 'feeding the chickens'. At the recommended rates. Cast out gently no more than 1.5m. By hand or fertiliser spreader from a small boat. Be careful not to separate the blend or go through the polymer while applying to the water surface. A boat is recommended. To make sure that the application is spread evenly all over the dam without separating the blend. Allow 12 - 48 hrs. To hydrate, expand & sink towards the outflows. Then allow 2 - 10 days. Depending on the rate of leak for the polymers to start incorporating into the soil structures.

How Much Water$ave Plug o Seep Do I Need?

Please measure or accurately estimate the length & width of the water surface area of the dam/pond or the general areas where the outflows occur. Then multiply by 1.1 to account for the surface area of walls & base under the water. Transfer this surface area to the tables below to calculate how much you need. Fast leak = noticeable water level reduction over days or weeks. Slow leak = noticeable water level reduction over months. Average Rate of Water$ave Plug or Seep for a FAST leak = 100gm/1m2.

Average Rate of Water$ave Plug or Seep for a SLOW leak = 75gm/1m2.

Call: +612 65 715 177

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