When your live line stops pumping or becomes a trickle.

The iron stains make your furniture and apparatus look like there 100’s of years old.

Clearbore products certainly good be the answer.

Clearbore has been specially designed by John at Clearbore to remove Iron Oxide from the bore and  turn it back into a efficient bore delivering a good quality supply of water again.

It will also remove those unsightly and irritating stains from your stained surfaces quickly, easily, no scrubbing and very cost effective.  It can be used on Porous and Non porous surfaces.

This products works so well that it comes with our Guarantee, if it doesn’t work and is used in the correct manner then we will refund your full purchase price.

Testimonial

The bore hadn’t been used for years and so when the new pump went in from DEPS the flow was lower than expected, so we purchased some Clearbore from Deps and treated the bore as per instructions. Immediately the bore returned a sufficient  supply of  water to satisfy the farmer.

Dave – Attack drilling

Screen before clearbore treatment

Screen after clearbore treatment

Water Bore and Pump Cleaning with Clearbore

By far the worst problem associated with groundwater extraction is a blockage caused by the interaction of dissolved iron and iron-related bacteria. In the past, such blockages have lead to the abandonment and subsequent replacement of bores. No longer!

Clearbore is a biodegradable granular chemical designed to remove the blockage of sludge and hard encrustations that result from dissolved iron and iron-related bacteria.

Clearbore will dissolve the blockage simply and easily and allow the pump to return to normal operation within hours. Clearbore can also be utilised to dissolve the iron build-up in a reticulation system.

Water bores are a major expense and an important part of your infrastructure and as such should be kept in good condition. As we all know 'Murphy's Law' will strike at the most inopportune time!

Clearbore can help you stay well ahead of any unforseen problems with the production of water from a bore.

A recent Clearbore treatment was carried out at Wagga Wagga NSW. The bore is 68 metres deep with 20 metres of screen, the diameter 500mm and the column 250mm. The flow from the bore before the Clearbore treatment was 70 lps with 8 metres of water over the pump drawing down to nil. After the Clearbore treatment the flow returned to 150 lps with 28 metres of water over the pump at drawdown. An excellent result in anyone's language!

Clearbore can be used on surface mounted pumps with equal success.

Clearbore is a cost effective solution when used regularly in the maintenance of water bores and pipelines. A regular Clearbore treatment eliminates the costly down time associated with pipeline pigging or a full bore rejuvenation. Clearbore reduces power costs by keeping the bore pump working at optimum efficiency. Clearbore reduces long-term costs and addresses environmental concerns by maximising the use of existing bore installations and extending their useful life.

Prove it to yourself, next time a bore or pump is due for maintenance try Clearbore and be pleasantly surprised at the results - it will certainly cost you less money.

Every Clearbore container comes with a test kit that will indicate when the bore water is ready for use after a Clearbore treatment.

Toilet before Stain Removal

Toilet after Stain Removal

Revolutionary Iron & Rust Stain Remover X-Fe
Bore water and rusty metal leave unsightly stains that build up over time and become impossible to remove with normal cleansers or those other products that call themselves iron stain removers!
Our X-Fe products will remove iron and rust stains quickly and easily without the hard scrubbing necessary with the others!
X-Fe products work by dissolving the iron precipitate that causes the stain, whether it's from bore water, old metal, or a stain on the driveway from a leaking radiator.
X-Fe products are simple to apply. Paint or spray onto the surface, leave for a while and the stain will disappear. No need to scrub at all!
Clean up ceramic tiles and porcelain, outdoor furniture, boats and other non-porous surfaces with X-Fe.
For concrete, driveways, sandstone and other porous surfaces use X-Fe Forte.
Wherever iron or rust stains occur X-Fe products will remove them.
Best of all, our X-Fe products have a pleasant aroma and are completely
biodegradable.

As one happy customer says -
"X-Fe takes away that horrible dirty, brown appearance that bore water stains leave and it is all done within minutes of its application. It really is a wonderful product."
X-Fe and X-Fe Forte are available in 1 litre & 5 litre containers.
Coverage:
X-Fe: 16-20 m2/litre.
X-Fe Forte: Depends on the porosity of the material.

Fe Forte for removing Bore Water Stains from POROUS surfaces

Fe for removing Bore Water Stains from NON-POROUS surfaces

The Benefits of Using X-Fe & X-Fe Forte

• The time spent on trying to remove iron and rust stains is excessive - so much so that only half a job is done or no attempt is made at all!
• With the advent of X-Fe the removal of the stains need not be a special job. It can be incorporated into a regular cleaning programme.
• It is not necessary to use X-Fe every day, after the initial removal of the stain X-Fe needs only to be applied when the stain reappears.
• The benefits of using X-Fe are many - it is a user-friendly product with a pleasant aroma, no astringent fumes, completely biodegradable and very cost effective.
• X-Fe is well accepted by people who use it. They are amazed that X-Fe is so easy to use, no hard scrubbing is needed and it can be used on any surface.
• X-Fe & X-Fe Forte are manufactured in Australia by an Australian Company.

As one happy customer says -
"X-Fe takes away that horrible dirty, brown appearance that bore water stains leave and it is all done within minutes of its application. It really is a wonderful product."

X-Fe

X-Fe FORTE

Iron in groundwater, how is it caused?

Dissolved iron in groundwater is a natural occurrence. As rainwater permeates the strata of the earth various minerals mix with the water. The most common are iron, manganese and calcium. Iron appears as a red or brown precipitate, calcium as white and manganese as black.

What is the red sludge that blocks the bore & pump?

The sludge is the result of iron-related bacteria interacting with the dissolved iron in the water forming ferric oxides Fe3+. These bacteria are harmless to mammals.

Are these bacteria in all bores?

No, they are more common in groundwater drawn through sandstone.

What can be done about a blockage caused by iron?

It is a simple case of using Clearbore to dissolve the sludge and encrustations causing the blockage. Full instructions are supplied in every pail of Clearbore. For large flow turbine pumps see 'Using Clearbore in Larger Flow Bores'.

What is Clearbore?

Clearbore is a chemical designed to dissolve the sludge and encrustations caused by iron and iron-related bacteria. Clearbore is manufactured in a granular form and packed in 5kg, 10kg and 20kg pails. The concept of a granular product is to minimise the cost of freight. Because it is granular, you don't pay for added water.

Is it dangerous to use?

Although Clearbore is a toxic product it is non-volatile and safe to use. As with all products of its type, however, safe-handling procedures should be followed. A Material Safety Data Sheet for Clearbore is available from Clearbore Pty. Ltd.

Will it poison the water?

While the Clearbore process is taking place the treatment water will be unfit for consumption by mammals, and should be pumped onto waste ground afterwards. After treatment and flushing, the water can be tested for any Clearbore residue using the testing solution supplied in each pail.

The water flow never varies, stains are the problem.

There are probably very little iron-related bacteria present; however the iron in the water will precipitate as a stain when exposed to the atmosphere.

What can be done about the stains?

Clearbore Pty Ltd manufactures two iron stain removers - X-Fe for non-porous surfaces and X-Fe Forte for porous surfaces.

Can the water supply be improved?

A clean pump and bore does not mean the end of the iron problem. Because the groundwater is constantly flowing through the system there can be no residual effect from any cleaning. The simplest way to control iron in water is to pump the water into a holding tank and aerate it by placing a baffle plate in front of the inlet. This will allow the iron to precipitate and sink to the bottom of the tank quickly. The water should then be drawn from the tank by means of a floating suction.

Will it poison the ground?

No, when Clearbore is dissolved and exposed to sunlight and the atmosphere it breaks down to carbon dioxide and water - completely biodegradable and harmless to the environment.

How do I apply Clearbore?

Full instructions are supplied in every pail. In short, run a return line from the bore head back down the casing for a short distance, mix the Clearbore with water at the rate of 1:10 and let the mixture run into the bore. Turn the pump on and allow it to circulate this mixture for six hours, and then pump the treatment water to waste. Alternatively, if the water is used for surface irrigation only, i.e. not overhead sprinklers, the treatment water can be pumped through the lines to assist in cleaning the reticulation system.

Can Clearbore be used in large flow irrigation bores?

Yes. However it may be necessary to remove the pump to brush, surge or airlift the bore before treatment to achieve the best clean.
For large irrigation bores contact us.

How much Clearbore do I use?

That depends on the size of the bore. The factors are the diameter of the bore, standing water level, and the depth of the bore. The amount of Clearbore required can then be calculated using the Dosage Table supplied.

How long will the treatment take?

The recommended time is six (6) hours.

How can I test the water after the Clearbore treatment?

In every pail of Clearbore is a bottle of testing solution with directions. The water is tested for Clearbore residue after flushing the system with clean water. As Clearbore is biodegradable it is only necessary to test the water if it is to be used for stock or domestic purposes.

What is that 'rotten egg' smell?

The smell is caused by sulphur-reducing bacteria, Thiobacillus sp., also harmless to mammals.

The water is clear but the flow is reduced.

This is caused by three factors - heat from the motor, turbulence created by the pump, and oxygen introduced into the bore when the pump draws down. These conditions allow the iron-related bacteria to oxidise the dissolved iron that then creates a thick sludge. Some of this sludge may pass through the system when the pump is started causing a rush of red or brown water. Most of the sludge remains in the bore and if it is allowed to build up to any extent the water flow will be reduced and the pump will eventually break down.

How long will the Clearbore treatment last?

There is no hard and fast answer to this question. The fact that iron in groundwater is inherent means the build-up will reoccur. We recommend regular Clearbore treatments every twelve months. Alternatively, the bore and pump can be cleaned on demand, i.e. when the water flow slows down.

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