Tag Archives: pond layout

Gravity flow vs Pump Fed

Posted on June 2, 2012 by esearing

New pond builders rarely learn the significant differences in water gardens vs “ideal” koi ponds. We tend to borrow ideas from aquarium technology, water gardens, water treatment, industrial processes, and even the ideas tried and tested for a long period … Continue reading →

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Ponds and Electricity

Posted on April 9, 2012 by esearing

I was doing a little planting around the pond this weekend and manged to cut through my electric line running to the pond. Fortunately the circuit breaker triggered immediately and didn’t shock me. While it was easy repair the electric … Continue reading →

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My pond diagram – updated

Posted on November 20, 2011 by esearing

Here is the latest diagram of my pond with new pipe layouts and UV added. Also updated valve locations and dimensions. The 3 way valve near the skimmer is usually open to both the skimmer and bottom drain in normal … Continue reading →

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Pond Plumbing Diagram

Posted on July 8, 2011 by esearing

I can’t sleep so why not draw a diagram of my pond and its plumbing. Some of this is still in the works. I currently only have one pump which feeds from bottom drain and skimmer and returns some water … Continue reading →

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