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Thread: Drop height for water blade
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02-04-2020, 06:34 PM #1
Drop height for water blade
Hi all
So the pond build is ticking along nicely, its stopping me from going insane having to isolate
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I will soon be building the feature wall at the rear of the pond and wondered if anyone knows the ideal drop height is for a 700mm blade type water fall?
I was thinking anywhere from 10 to 14 inches but wondered if there was an ideal height to prevent splash back in high winds etc
All advice greatly appreciated as always
Best regards
Paul
Ps cant seem to get the hang of uploading pics on my phone
Sorry
Last edited by pfrosty; 02-04-2020 at 06:44 PM.
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03-04-2020, 12:24 AM #2
Sounds about right. I wouldn't go too high, or it might be too noisy.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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03-04-2020, 06:42 AM #3
Mines about 8 to 10 inch drop from top pond.
Never had a complaint from neighbour's.
15000lph flow.
Sent from my SM-G960F using TapatalkLast edited by freddyboy; 03-04-2020 at 07:31 AM.
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03-04-2020, 11:23 AM #4
Thanks Freddy for your input
Maybe when this covid 19 virus is behind us I could pop down for a chat about all things pond / koi as only live a couple of miles away. In fact I believe you are very close to my docs!
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03-04-2020, 12:18 PM #5
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03-04-2020, 12:19 PM #6
Yeah mate once this is all over. Come around anytime. Welcome the chat over a cuppa
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03-04-2020, 12:25 PM #7
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03-04-2020, 01:00 PM #8
My pond project is at my partners house in cottingham soon to be my home
My house is on Vicky dock which is the home for my fish
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04-04-2020, 09:57 AM #9
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05-04-2020, 11:04 PM #10
the bigger the drop the less likely you will get your goal look, of a wall of flat water. They are very easily upset by the wind and dealing in the flow rate is also needed to get a nice effect
the slow pond build thread
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06-04-2020, 01:11 AM #11
Hi Fred yes this is my new pond build in cottingham in the pics above
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06-04-2020, 06:53 AM #12
Just been back and had a look. Nice work mate. You a brickie. It's that good lol.
You done the right thing with laying blocks flat. Up to ground level. For water pressure.
That's how mine was built.
Are you chamfering the corners for water movement paul. So there are no dead spots.
Great looking build lol. Are you fiber glassing or a liner. Look the dogs nads
When it's done mate.
Love it
Fred
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06-04-2020, 09:59 PM #13
Thanks Fred
No I'm not a brickie me and my mate did it first time I've laid blocks but it looks ok.
I'm thinking about using insulation boards instead of rendering then fibreglass straight over the boards. I think it will work out a bit cheaper that way and easier to do. Also it's easier to create a recess for the window using the insulation boards.
I plan to stick thin strips of boards into the corners to create a chamfer which will help when fibreglassing and not leave dead spots for crap to build up.
I've spent plenty of time reading you build diary and love your set up and design. I've taken lots of inspiration from it.
I will update this thread with more pics as things progress.
Any tips on lining ponds out with insulation boards anyone?
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...