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Description
WATER PLUG is a blend of high purity silica sands, cements and additives which, when mixed with water produces a rapid setting mortar with an initial set of around one minute.
Surface Preparation
It is essential that adequate preparation is carried out prior to the application of WATER PLUG. The area to which the mortar has to be applied, should have a depth of at least 15mm to avoid feather-edging. The substrate should be free of dust and laitance and any other contaminants should be removed by high pressure water jet. Oils and greases may be removed by appropriate solvents.
Typical Uses
WATER PLUG may be used for rapid plugging of concrete elements, where water leaks must be stopped.
Advantages
1. Does not contain chloride additives.
2. Low exotherm.
3. Rapid water-stopping ability.
4. Pre-bagged-only requires the addition of water.
Initial Set 45 sec. @ 20oC
Preparation
It is essential that adequate preparation is carried out prior to the application of WATER PLUG. The area to which the mortar has to be applied, should have a depth of at least 15mm to avoid feather-edging. The substrate should be free of dust and laitance and any other contaminants should be removed by high pressure water jet. Oils and greases may be remove by one of the oil technics range of products.
Mixing
WATER PLUG 2.5 parts by volume
Clean Water 1 part by volume
Mix in a suitable container using a trowel. As the product set time is short, only mix sufficient material which can be used in the time available.
Application
Hand place the mortar ensuring good compaction against the substrate and hold in place with a gloved hand until initial set has been achieved.
Equipment Cleaning
WATER PLUG should be removed immediately from tools etc. using clean water.
Color:Grey
Storage Shelf Life
12 months for WATER PLUG in unopened containers when stored under normal room conditions.
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