Loresco SW exhibits a hard, round shape and does not require tamping because of its ability to go full density with simple pouring. The bulk density of SW is 54 lbs. per cubic foot with a porosity of 56.7%. The particle sizing of SW ranges from 1 mm to 12 mm.

The manufacture of SW is in a highly controlled "hot" atmosphere which produces a particle surface with wettable characteristics. This allows SW to be freely poured directly into water or light mud without sacrificing system integrity due to poorly compacted carbon.

Loresco SW is a product designed to be placed in the earth. According to EPA-approved leacherate tests, SW meets all purity requirements for materials utilized in underground burial.

Deep Anode Applications:
For deep anode systems where top-loading of the hole is desired or necessary, Loresco type SW is recommended. Due to the large grain size together with the high specific gravity, SW will readily sink through water and light mud. Settling and final compaction time is rapid.

For deep anode systems to be installed in porous and fissured rock-like formations, where filling the bore hole with small-grained backfills is not practical, Loresco type SW is suggested. Due to the relative sizing for SW, small pores, fissures, and/or cracks will be plugged. This allows stable placement of the carbon backfill within the intended bore hole.

Deep Anode Installation:
Loresco SW may be used to top-load deep anode systems where necessary. To improve the compact settling of the SW, the water within the bore hole should be as clean as practical. For stable, consolidated formations, it is possible to circulate clean water within the completed hole prior to loading. The volume of SW required for a specific fill level should be calculated and checked against the actual settled level of SW to minimize the possiblity of unknown voids and bridging.

If the bore hole is dry, SW may be poured freely. If the SW is to be poured through clean water, the rate should not exceed one hundred pounds per minute. The rate should be decreased if light muds are present.

Specifications:

• Bulk Density: 54 lbs. per cubic foot.
• Particle Sizing: Ranging from 1 mm to 12 mm.

Shipping Data:
Loresco SW is shipped in fifty (50) pound (22.7 kg) coated, woven polypropylene bags. SW may be stored outside for limited periods (not to exceed four hundred hours of sunlight). Pallets are available with forty bags per pallet. Proven export packaging is also available.