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13-04-2025, 09:18 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo got the base all sorted. Far to many bags of ballast/sand and cement all mixed without a mixer so glad that's out of the way. Now onto...16 replies | 4702 view(s) -
13-04-2025, 09:11 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAlthough I'm considering this option it means chiselling out more of the sleepers for it to fit as it will extend the depth of the skimmer body. ...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 06:43 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesBottom drain line is gonna have a T off to purge with a ball valve then a ball valve onto the the nexus. Was gonna fit a stand pipe/rodding line to...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 06:41 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNot sure what is as standard with the kockney koi skimmer. Although I could adapt it for bigger if needed. I've seen people who have taken the full...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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11-04-2025, 02:05 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo this weekend the bottom drain is being concreted in. Then hopefully sourcing the sleepers I need. Worked out around 60 2.4m lengths. Been...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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03-04-2025, 07:48 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo the shed at the end of the pond is where the filtration is going. It's 2 metres wide so have around 1.85 Metre width internally to play with. ...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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02-04-2025, 08:03 AMHi mate, I've used your pond build thread a few times for research. Can I ask about you bottom drain installation? As I'm fitting mine like...
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01-04-2025, 04:34 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesUpdate on build. Bottom drain arrived and got started on that. Dug out the area for the drain and the run for the pipe work. So this is...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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31-03-2025, 05:38 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI plan to insulate and cover in winter. Although I do not plan on adding any heating initially I'm future proofing it incase I change my mind next...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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31-03-2025, 02:27 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSorry no. I looked at them as an option but as my first build was not sure I was technically capable so going with the more conventional methods of...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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31-03-2025, 07:42 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMain reason was to not have to put down a concrete slab and mess up the newly done garden. Want to keep this as tidy as possible. Next job is...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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30-03-2025, 09:35 AMK3vinjam3s started a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAs I have used this forums content for so much research it only seems right to try and add to it and document my current build. So I started all...16 replies | 4702 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 08:10 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSounds efficient!16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 06:17 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo I'm assuming this tee with the internal adjustable collar is at the top of a rodding point before filters and at pond water level?16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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21-03-2025, 01:11 PMK3vinjam3s started a thread Bottom drain line and rodding point in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNot far off installing the my bottom drain line. It will be a 3 Metre run with a 90° to a T. Then T will have an upright above the water level for...3 replies | 5479 view(s)
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20-03-2025, 11:01 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI see what you mean whereas the water level will rise everywhere so won't matter where the overflow is. I will be tricking in any way so not sure if...16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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20-03-2025, 09:49 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo trawling YouTube pond builds and using Telford koi pond as a bit of research as he's very precise and over engineers, which I think is great. I...16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 12:50 PMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe kockney one I've been looking at but not as easy to fit an overflow to that as the way too expensive in wall ones.16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 07:57 AMK3vinjam3s replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIn wall skimmers that suit a sleeper pond seem way over priced. What type did you use? 3" v 4" is also under debate but I'm going to need 3 ball...16 replies | 9556 view(s)
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