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Cavitation – Why the pump stops working

Posted on March 7, 2011 by esearing

A nice big word which explains why your (my) pump stops working in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. I attribute mine to the fact that my pump placement is about 1 foot above water level which … Continue reading →

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More pond makeovers

Posted on October 11, 2011 by esearing

I took a couple of days off of work so I could finish my pond makeover before the cold weather sets in. I trenched the intake pipes and reduced the two pipes to one going into the pump. I also … Continue reading →

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October Pond Conditions 10/3/2011 Fall has begun. Temperatures are beginning to drop but we still have some days in the 70’s. Air temp mid 40s-70*, water temp 58-60*, PH 8.3 Water is clear with light algae bloom. Have not used … Continue reading →

Posted on October 3, 2011 by esearing | Comments Off on October pond conditions calendar

Does your spouse love your fish but hate the pond

Posted on August 14, 2011 by esearing

I was called away on business for an extended period of time. Before I left I showed my daughter and wife how to operate the pond equipment. Starting and stopping the pump to clean out the leaf basket, weekly cleaning … Continue reading →

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Visitor Map

Posted on July 5, 2011 by esearing

Thanks to all those who visit esearing.com/pond and are sharing in my adventure of pond and fish ownership. I am trying not to repeat information that is out there and easily found, but rather provide a resource for pond ownership … Continue reading →

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