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by Staffskoi
Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Timber pond construction ??
Replies: 19
Views: 43247

Hi Arthur Joe That tank looks like a properjob, I see you also strengthened with angle and also the fibreglass. Cheers for all the comments so far. I think because in the back of my mind I didn't think it would quite work, thats why I posted. So I think I am going to build the structure, using steel...
by Staffskoi
Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Timber pond construction ??
Replies: 19
Views: 43247

Hi Thats where I partially got the idea, from seeing the tanks at Cuttlebrook. I know they derive quite alot of strength from the fibreglass as well. I will try to get one of the guys at work to draw it and carry out a stress analysis, see where the weak points are on Wednesday. I'll post the result...
by Staffskoi
Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:14 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Timber pond construction ??
Replies: 19
Views: 43247

Hi I think I am of the same opinion as both of you. Thats why I thought I'd post just to see if anyone else had been here. The other routes open are:- 1 A smaller pool. I dont like this idea as I like Koi to have max room. 2 Use blocks, trouble is expense, labour and thickness of wall, also was plan...
by Staffskoi
Mon Jun 04, 2007 8:52 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Timber pond construction ??
Replies: 19
Views: 43247

Timber pond construction ??

Hi to all I wonder if anyone here can help me. Shortly I plan to build a new growing on tank in my garage. I intend the measurements to be around 12’ long, 7’ wide and 4’ deep. I intend making this from wood and fitting a box welded liner in it. Basically a timber frame with ply...