BluBac—the safer and more effective iron bacteria removal chemical

How to Clean a Water Bore

Recirculation Method for Smaller Bores (The “Quick Fix”)

Set up for recirculation of BluBac Gold

Disconnect the discharge line from the bore, connect a pipe from the bore head and direct it back down the casing for 1 metre. Pour the recommended dose of BluBac down the bore casing, turn the bore pump on and circulate the mixture overnight. Afterwards discharge the treatment water to waste onto absorbent ground, flushing until the water runs clear.

If the water is used for irrigation only, the treatment water can be pumped through the reticulation system, which may assist in cleaning the lines. If using this method do not discharge through overhead sprinklers – release the treatment water to waste over absorbent ground.

NOTE: BluBac Gold will clean where the treated water circulates, so this method will clean inside the casing , the pump intakes, impellers and headworks, but not the gravel pack. It is not as thorough as the methods listed below.

Cleaning Larger Water Bores

Brush ready to go down

If iron encrustation is excessive we recommend that the bore is brushed and air-lifted before using BluBac. This will save on quantity of BluBac required.

Surging or Brushing:

• Remove the pump.
• Brush and airlift out the easy to reach iron bacteria build up from the screen.
• Add the recommended dose of BluBac to the bore.
• Surge using a the brush or a surge block for at least 6 hours to push the BluBac out into the aquifer to clean where the brushes can’t reach. Allow the bore to stand overnight and then continue in the same manner for a further 4 hours before discharging the treatment water over absorbent ground.

Example of a simple surging and bailing tool

Airlifting the treated bore water to waste

Jetting

Remove the pump. Add the recommended dose of BluBac to the bore using a jetting tool, working the tool in the screen area. Allow the bore to rest overnight, then discharge the treatment water over absorbent ground.

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