Thanks Edd, I'm in the process of letting the water level fall again, but this time I'll try opening the folds, & there are a few of 'em, whilst injecting air, fingers crossed.
The water level continues to fall well below the lowest waterfall level. I've also pressure checked all pipework, as part of that disappears through the foliage etc. Just managed to extracted the huge Marsh Marigold & dumped it in a trough of water. I'll be leaving the existing liner in, & don't want to go to the expense of a Butyl liner. I'm looking at a 5m x 5m, so what would be suggested.
Thanks again one & all for your input & Lyn for your nice sentiment.
I have done, but there is only 1 direct connector on each pump. I edited my last post with the idea of using a heavy duty UV treated brown polypropylene tarpaulin, but removed it as a bad idea. Since then I've Googled that idea & it not as daft as I thought. Some pond owners have done just that, with the advantage of it being better to form to the pond contours, lighter & a helluva lot cheaper!!!
Yeah, the Butyl would cost just over £200 with the 10% off, the EPDM is out of stock, as is the Firestone. Methinks 10 years would see me out! hence the cheaper liner option. So it's a second look at the tarp.
NO! The pond is now empty, fish in a large holding tank that I can get the filter pump in so they are happy (glad someone is) all plants/ivy either disposed of or in a water trough & the surrounding paving slabs & huge rocks that formed a waterfall are all cleaned up & stacked ready for re-installing. All I have to do is to decide on the liner & underlay which is looking like the Butyl, leaving the existing underlay, which is very tatty & the old liner in situ. I'm hoping to get a PM from Lyn soon regarding a discount voucher code.
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@ Lyn, doh! the penny's just dropped, (gsdf&f), Florence & Fred
Then I go on to give you my life story. Sorry, just a senior moment.
@ Edd wow! that's involved, but no disrespect to you, but have you read all my threads?
Thanks Edd, I'm in the process of letting the water level fall again, but this time I'll try opening the folds, & there are a few of 'em, whilst injecting air, fingers crossed.
No probs, I am so pleased your life has been turned around and you are happy again.
I hope the pond gets sorted, I have a liner waiting for a hole.
We tried a pre formed one, but what a bugger to dig all the contours, my OH has no patience, at least with a liner it fits whatever you have dug.
Could it be leaking out in your waterfall area? My first pond had a leak there and it took forever to find.
The water level continues to fall well below the lowest waterfall level. I've also pressure checked all pipework, as part of that disappears through the foliage etc. Just managed to extracted the huge Marsh Marigold & dumped it in a trough of water. I'll be leaving the existing liner in, & don't want to go to the expense of a Butyl liner. I'm looking at a 5m x 5m, so what would be suggested.
Thanks again one & all for your input & Lyn for your nice sentiment.
Have you tried switching the pump off overnight and see if the water level still falls? That would check all the joints are true.
I have done, but there is only 1 direct connector on each pump. I edited my last post with the idea of using a heavy duty UV treated brown polypropylene tarpaulin, but removed it as a bad idea. Since then I've Googled that idea & it not as daft as I thought. Some pond owners have done just that, with the advantage of it being better to form to the pond contours, lighter & a helluva lot cheaper!!!
Have you looked at the site that i said, i could let you know the code for 10% off its cheaper than the same company than on Amazon.
Its guaranteed for 35 years, should see us out me thinks!
Yeah, the Butyl would cost just over £200 with the 10% off, the EPDM is out of stock, as is the Firestone. Methinks 10 years would see me out! hence the cheaper liner option. So it's a second look at the tarp.
NO!
The pond is now empty, fish in a large holding tank that I can get the filter pump in so they are happy (glad someone is) all plants/ivy either disposed of or in a water trough & the surrounding paving slabs & huge rocks that formed a waterfall are all cleaned up & stacked ready for re-installing. All I have to do is to decide on the liner & underlay which is looking like the Butyl, leaving the existing underlay, which is very tatty & the old liner in situ. I'm hoping to get a PM from Lyn soon regarding a discount voucher code.