Tag Archives: pond skimmer

How not to install a bottom drain

Posted on June 13, 2012 by esearing

I ran across this image and just had to rant about it. This is so wrong this pond professional should be banned from building anything. You will notice the image shows a bottom drain running to a skimmer via 2″ … Continue reading →

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Many filters for a pond

Posted on July 27, 2011 by esearing

Thinking continuously how to filter my pond with the goal of improving water quality I started to really look at what I have. I know I need at least 3 filters, mechanical, biological, and chemical in a closed circulating system. … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Skimmer Faceplate leak – Sealers

Posted on June 5, 2011 by esearing

I needed to get around to fixing the leak at the skimmer faceplate this weekend. It seems to have worsened once the water got warmer. So I did some research on various sealers. Folks in the UK tend to like … Continue reading →

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