new quarantine build

[leechapman]

update on quarantine build should be ready for the glassing in a couple of days just waiting for the filler to dry on the kinspan and then tape the joints.

thinking of doing my own fiberglassing have a friend from five acres koi who does glassing coming to start me off for the first hour or so.


lee

[Jon W]

Hi Lee

It all looks great and you seem to be able to work a heck of a lot tidier than I do. You've probably thought of it already, but just wondered if you were going to relieve the 90 degree wall and floor joints prior to fibreglassing - it is easier to apply without creating air gaps and gives much greater strength.

I did my own glassing on a similar sized project. Once you get into the swing of it the fibreglassing is fairly straightforward and quite an enjoyable job. Having said that if I wanted anything bigger than 2K gals glassed I would get a pro in. The only thing I struggled with was the tissue coat - when trying to handle it with gloves covered in resin it has a tendency to turn into a ball of filter wool! Also I didn't realise that it has a smooth and a rough side, which is probably why I had so many problems trying to keep it under control. Oh, and don't try to mix to much flowcote at as I did - it goes off quicker in bulk and starts to solidify before you can apply it (I wouldn't mix more than 2Kg at a time).

Pictures are a bit crap but this is what mine ended up looking like.

[img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/dsp ... CT0974.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc72/dsp ... CT0981.jpg[/img]

If you have any questions Matt from GRP gave me loads of brilliant advice prior to me starting the job.

Good luck

Jon

[leechapman]

thanks jon

update

[leechapman]

i have filled the pond and i have 1629 gallons including the filters.


lee

[Gazza]

Hi Lee,

Looking great and a nice size