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    New Pond Build

    After much planning and design changes we have finally started the build.
    Size of dig was 6m x 3m x 1.2m After blocking it should be 5.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 to give around 4000 gallon pond.
    Synergy Combi 35 Drum.
    Two JBR Bottom Drains with air defusers.
    One JBR Skimmer

    Still unsure as to pump size for the returns an the size / location of them.

    Pics to follow.



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    Sounds good mate New Pond Build await some pics New Pond Build


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    New Pond Build

    That's a good size. Looking forward to the progress pictures New Pond Build

    The superfish eco variable pumps are very good and also I've heard good things about the aqua forte variable pumps.

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    Looking fwd to the build mate.

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    Location




    Patio being removed

    Digger and dump truck.




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    Spoil filled a 15 foot by 5 foot by 3 foot deep spot in garden



    Finished hole in ground



    As usual rain set in half hour after starting

    Started to square off sides tonight but rain stopped play.



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    What a view mate New Pond Build love that spot youve got there.


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    looks great so far,keep the pics coming,i could do with the digger for my next build lol,dont fancy spades again haha,andi

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    Quote Originally Posted by lee63 View Post
    What a view mate New Pond Build love that spot youve got there.


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    Its not that good in the snow.
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    Huston we have a problem.
    Local concrete company cannot get down lane to pump concrete.
    They can get the pump down but not the truck as there is a narrow section at the top of the lane which is just over 8 foot wide.
    It looks like its going to have to be mixed by hand. Not a job I'm looking forward to doing.

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    Huston we have a problem.
    Local concrete company cannot get down lane to pump concrete.
    They can get the pump down but not the truck as there is a narrow section at the top of the lane which is just over 8 foot wide.
    It looks like its going to have to be mixed by hand. Not a job I'm looking forward to doing.
    Get a few mates round, grab a few beers and fire up the bbq


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    Have found a company that can get one of there mini mixers down. Maximum 3.5 cubic meters.
    Have to build a chute to get concrete to base but its better than mixing by hand.

    will get pipe work and drains in when rains stops.

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    Hi cant u hire a dump truck 4day cheaper than a pump. at around 100 a day drive it strait 2 the hole

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scotts koi View Post
    Hi cant u hire a dump truck 4day cheaper than a pump. at around 100 a day drive it strait 2 the hole
    We would have to drive it down a very uneven lane, then down a large sloping grassed area and back up to pond.
    it was discussed when pond was dig and due to the nature of access we decided against it. More would end up slopping out than would reach the pond area.

    We have found a company with a mini mix that can get close.
    if you look on last pic there is a large gap in high wall ( level with digger in pic) which they can get to.
    Will have to make a chute to get concrete down to pond.

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    Hi, That's a Stunning View your fish are going to have.
    Its looks like we are on the same curve, I've just had my 4th Grab truck arrive and only 1/3 of the way through the pond dig.
    What's your wall construction going to be like, and it render /Fibreglass or liner ?

    I have read on here that some are lining the pond wall with hard foam, Celotex type and then glassing over that- I guess just for insulation purposes, are you going to such lengths ?

    Good luck with it all in any case.
    Steve H

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    Hi
    Dense block on side for walls then hard foam and glassing.
    Not been able to do anything else as it’s not stopped raining.
    I was hoping to get DPM in and bottom drains but looking at forecast it’s going to have to wait until next weekend

    Richard

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scorchio View Post
    We would have to drive it down a very uneven lane, then down a large sloping grassed area and back up to pond.
    it was discussed when pond was dig and due to the nature of access we decided against it. More would end up slopping out than would reach the pond area.

    We have found a company with a mini mix that can get close.
    if you look on last pic there is a large gap in high wall ( level with digger in pic) which they can get to.
    Will have to make a chute to get concrete down to pond.
    a bigger dumper like a 3 instead of a 1 just an idea if all else fails!! Where theres a will theres a way u will overcum it sum how

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    I have managed to sort concrete for a week on Saturday.

    I have drawn up some plans for pipe work.
    Two drains, one skimmer all to drum
    returns are 2 inch pipe.
    I have put several returns in the plan, I can then alternate the flow around the pond eaxt week by opening and closing some returns.
    Please comment on return locations etc.

    Thanks

    PondRet1.pdf

    PondRet2.pdf

    PondRet3.pdf

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    More progress bottom leved



    Shuttered and dpm in



    Bottom drains and pipe work in.


    Concrete due Saturday morning

    How do I make sure that the bottom drains do not get and concrete in them. Will tape over the top be strong enough when I tamp the concrete level.

    Thanks


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    Quote Originally Posted by Scorchio View Post
    More progress bottom leved



    Shuttered and dpm in



    Bottom drains and pipe work in.


    Concrete due Saturday morning

    How do I make sure that the bottom drains do not get and concrete in them. Will tape over the top be strong enough when I tamp the concrete level.

    Thanks


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    Stick some scrunched up polythene bags down them, tape another one over the top then stick an old broken slab or block over the hole.
    If anything goes inside just pick it off with a screwdriver. Don’t forget to take the bags out though else you’ll be cursing me when your drains are properly blocked up


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