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Deep Open Well – A Glimpse into the Past
Every so often, our StainStopper installers come across something that takes us back to another era of water supply. This photo is from a...
David Bennett
Sep 21 min read


Bore Satin Cleaning
Our installer was asked how the homeowner could easily remove the bore stain from their lovely house in The Vines Western Australia....
David Bennett
Sep 11 min read


When Clogging Isn’t What It Seems
Aquabiotics was invited to a restored waste site on the outskirts of Manchester, England. The operators had noticed a persistent orange...
David Bennett
Aug 221 min read


When Cleaning Goes Wrong: The Perils of Using Hydrochloric Acid on Filter Cartridges
The photo above shows a set of wire-wound filter cartridges that have literally half disintegrated after being cleaned with hydrochloric...
David Bennett
Aug 212 min read


Bore Rehabilitation in Guernsey – A Simple Success Story
Back in 2003, I had the opportunity to travel to Guernsey Island to conduct bore rehabilitation training with the local contractors. It...
David Bennett
Aug 201 min read


When Iron Takes Over: A Swiss Well Screen Case Study
In Switzerland, a routine well maintenance job turned into a textbook example of severe ferrocretion — the hard, cement-like build-up...
David Bennett
Aug 122 min read


Using raw hydrochloric acid (HCl) to clean a groundwater well
Using raw hydrochloric acid (HCl) to clean a groundwater well is risky for several reasons — and our contractors photo of the destroyed...
David Bennett
Aug 112 min read


From Trickle to Torrent – Restoring a Farmer’s Bore with BoreSaver Ultra C
When a local orchardist rang us in frustration about his bore, the problem sounded urgent. His once-reliable water supply had slowed to a...
David Bennett
Aug 82 min read


Looking Back: Our First Recycle Clean – And How Far We've Come
Many years ago, we took part in our very first recycle clean of a groundwater bore using a local contractor. It was a bit of an...
David Bennett
Aug 42 min read


Bore Water Sample
A lot of new clients bring in a sample of their bore water when they are looking to purchase a StainStopper Pulse. Here you can see the...
David Bennett
Jul 301 min read


🔥 Effect of Temperature on Chemical Reactions (General Principles)
So, you have decided to clean the bore stain off the driveway, congratulations. Have you considered the outside temperature? When is just...
David Bennett
Jul 292 min read


Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria
Understanding Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria in Groundwater Wells If you’ve ever caught a whiff of a rotten-egg smell coming from your...
David Bennett
Jul 102 min read


Understanding the Difference Between Sulfur-Oxidizing and Sulfur-Reducing Bacteria in Groundwater
If you've ever noticed a rotten-egg smell in your groundwater or well water, you're not alone—and you're probably dealing with...
David Bennett
Jul 92 min read


What is Chemical Screen Blockage?
Understanding Chemical Screen Blockage in Water Wells By Aquabiotics Industrial – Experts in Bore Maintenance and Rehabilitation What is...
David Bennett
Jul 82 min read


Surprise at 4 Meters – Snakes Spotted in a Shallow Borehole!
When we lower a downhole camera into a well, we expect to see familiar features—maybe some sediment buildup, biofilm on the casing, or...
David Bennett
Jul 32 min read


Tiny Shrimp at 65 Metres: What a Downhole Camera Revealed in Our Well
In a recent inspection, we sent a downhole camera into a groundwater well to assess its condition. These inspections are routine in the...
David Bennett
Jul 22 min read


Rehabilitating a Water Well – What You Need to Know
If your irrigation well isn’t performing like it used to, it may be time for rehabilitation. One of the most common signs is when the...
David Bennett
Jul 12 min read


Clearing the Way – Using Mechanical Tools in Well Rehabilitation
When a water well starts showing signs of reduced flow, decreased efficiency, or produces discoloured or smelly water, one of the likely...
David Bennett
Jun 302 min read


Measuring Well Performance – A Vital Part of Irrigation Maintenance
When it comes to maintaining a productive irrigation system, knowing how your well is performing is just as important as knowing when to...
David Bennett
Jun 273 min read


Iron oxide sample testing in various acids
From the archives. Testing a set of standardized iron oxide samples measuring net weight in a variety of acids at 4 and 7 hours. We were...
David Bennett
Jun 261 min read
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