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Thread: Dfc1980 pond project 2021......
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12-09-2022, 01:16 PM #41
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20-09-2022, 01:20 PM #42
Shell complete, glass collected, started digging out bottom drain run, now to fill voids with rebar and concrete.
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20-09-2022, 01:55 PM #43
Your lucky neighbors will be able to enjoy the koi from their upstairs windows!
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22-09-2022, 12:54 PM #44
Top job there, may I ask what dia rebar you will be using
Thanks Andy
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23-09-2022, 01:09 PM #45
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23-09-2022, 02:56 PM #46
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03-10-2022, 01:26 PM #47
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11-10-2022, 12:37 PM #48
Chipping away, going to complete all concrete works including filter base this week, need another bulk bag of ballast...........
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17-10-2022, 01:25 PM #49
Concrete all done, return hole drilled, filter base poured, now digging bottom drain run........
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06-11-2022, 09:20 PM #50
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Had the spindrifter dome from my previous pond build, cannot buy the bottom drain separately without a big cost so I have taken a standard bottom drain and added the airline connector, was going to complete install this weekend but weather had other ideas, next weekend it is then
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06-11-2022, 09:21 PM #51
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Had the spindrifter dome from my previous pond build, cannot buy the bottom drain separately without a big cost so I have taken a standard bottom drain and added the airline connector, was going to complete install this weekend but weather had other ideas, next weekend it is then.
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06-11-2022, 09:41 PM #52
how did you connect the 1" socket to the standard bottom drain?
i'm not sure solvent cement is going to be strong enough due to the thickness of the side wall material as solvent cement when cured is still relatively flexible?
heat welding would be stronger, or at least set the whole thing in concrete to support the connection...
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07-11-2022, 09:52 AM #53
Great build Dfc very similar to mine except I didnt use any cement inbetween the blocks.
Interesting to see your drum build,keep up the great work mate.John
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07-11-2022, 02:25 PM #54
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07-11-2022, 04:54 PM #55
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08-11-2022, 12:46 PM #56
I don't like air bottom drains, but when considering them I was never going to pay spin drifter rip off money either. My plan was to use a 1inch bulkhead connector to replace the flange where the upright pipe for the dome connects. Right in the centre of the bottom of the drain. No need for all the PVC to barb fittings then as all the whole centre pipe holding the dome on would be carrying the air and the bulkhead fitting would have plenty of purchase on the flat base of the bottom drain.
Last edited by Alburglar; 08-11-2022 at 12:49 PM.
2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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12-11-2022, 07:33 PM #57
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03-01-2023, 02:26 PM #58
Chipping away, done a little bit of work on the drum electrics over xmas, run out of hot glue so will finish drum next couple of months before the build continues when weather brightens.
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27-02-2023, 06:15 PM #59
Weather changing so back on with the build.
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01-03-2023, 10:51 PM #60
Great looking build, looking forward to seeing it progress now the weathers slowly improving. Fascinated by you self build drum filter, can’t wait to see it running.
12’500 Litre - bottom drain - lined pond
Nexus 220 + Draco2 - Jebao 12000 - EA UV
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...