Category Archives: Pond Building

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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Eleven products for clearer pond water

Posted on July 8, 2011 by esearing

Here are the top Eleven things you can use in/for your pond to keep your water clearer. Sooner or later every pond owner will try some or all of them. The Pump is the major player in your water circulation … Continue reading →

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Pond Plumbing Diagram

Posted on July 8, 2011 by esearing

I can’t sleep so why not draw a diagram of my pond and its plumbing. Some of this is still in the works. I currently only have one pump which feeds from bottom drain and skimmer and returns some water … Continue reading →

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New Filter Installation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by esearing

So you saw the plan a couple of posts ago (if not see below). That was the Plan, here is the reality. Sunday morning started digging hole for the filter. 48 x 24 x 19 deep. It took about 4 … 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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Gravity flow of pipes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by esearing

I am planning a new filter for the pond and I looked up the gravity discharge of pipes to make sure I don’t over run the filter. Knowing my pump outputs 3500 GPH on low speed and 7000+ GPH on … Continue reading →

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Pond net and evaporation

Posted on June 14, 2011 by esearing

When I purchased my deluxe pond net I merely stretched it across the top of the pond and let the middle lay in the water. The jets and waterfall bubble across the top of it. I was losing about 1″+ … Continue reading →

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