Category Archives: Pond budget

Plumbing failure and repair

Posted on October 4, 2011 by esearing

I used a knife valve for my skimmer line to shut off the skimmer during feeding and maintenance. Today I pushed the lever down and the casing broke apart near the top. I was able to push the knife section … Continue reading →

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Eight Pond Building Mistakes I made

Posted on August 1, 2011 by esearing

Ok time to admit it. I’m not a professional pond installer, in case there was any doubt. I did build my koi pond myself so I saved a ton of labor costs and was able to modify my plans as … Continue reading →

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Leaks in the waterfall

Posted on August 1, 2011 by esearing

I decided to do a little investigative work to determine why I lose so much water. I pulled back the stone work on one side and found a wet spot near the base of the falls. After chiseling out a … Continue reading →

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Cost of water changes vs chemical additives

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

Bingo, the lights are on and somebody is home!!!! I just came to major realization while chatting with my friend Chuck Jones of Wet Pets (KOI Farm in Dahlonega GA). Water changes are the only method for removing harmful bacterias … Continue reading →

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Another DIY pond owner in the UK

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

While surfing the web, doing some research, I found a fellow DIY-er with a small pond who makes his own filters and has some good general advice. I can tell he is a tinkerer just like me. For folks like … Continue reading →

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Weekend pond and garden to do list

Posted on July 9, 2011 by esearing

There are always a few chores associated with owning a pond. If your systems are easily accessed and you have planned well the maintenance is not hard and can be enjoyable. I consider it part of my exercise routine. – … Continue reading →

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3 way Jandy valve

Posted on July 4, 2011 by esearing

I purchased a 3 way Jandy valve ($50) for the new plumbing. When you get the valve it only allows you to divert water to one of 2 90 degree outlets. However if you remove the handle you will notice … Continue reading →

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New Filter for the pond

Posted on July 3, 2011 by esearing

Today I purchased a new filter to replace the filtration not being managed by the bog. The bog has been putting out some gross sludge on top of the gravel which i am sure can not be healthy, nor easily … Continue reading →

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UV lights for ponds

Posted on June 27, 2011 by esearing

I was doing some research on bacteria and came across several articles dealing with UV lights and their ability to kill Algae, bacteria, and parasites. The consensus of the articles and from reviewing various manufacturers products is: To kill algae … Continue reading →

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Pond filtration – GPH and filter size

Posted on June 20, 2011 by esearing

After much reading and discussion with the “experts” I have learned a few things about filtration. Any well designed filter will filter water until it either clogs or creates channels for water to bypass the filter media. Maintenance is required … Continue reading →

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