Pond build update

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easylife
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Re: Pond build update

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Andy,
Its coming up for 2 years in may and there has been times when i have thought i would never get to this stage but the amount of satisfaction you get knowing that all but the glassing has been done by myself makes it all worth while, it is by no means perfect but i am happy that it holds water :) and no leaks well none that i can see :wink:
cheers Alan
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Re: Pond build update

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Alan,

Haven't posted for a wee while :roll: as I'm half way through workng on my design and build which is absorbing far too much time. Just caught up with your recent posts and Vippy's excellent air uplifts :mrgreen: .

Anyhow well done Mukka, two years on, no leaks and looking good. Any regrets?

Best
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Re: Pond build update

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No leaks reported after I glassed that pond. A living miracle!

YAY! I got it right after 1374 tries on other people ponds.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

Max, see ya soon!

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easylife
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Re: Pond build update

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Hi Matt,
Never doubted your glassing mate, top job very well done :D was more concerned about my plumbing

Tictoc
the only regret i have is that i planned to have block built filters, so set my bottom drain to suit then layed the base to find that i couldn't get the depth needed in the filters so the pipe run is longer with more bends than i would like so make sure you plan things right before starting :oops:

Cheers Alan
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Re: Pond build update

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Hi all,

the pond is full (4875 gallons) and the fish are in so its ONLY the filter bays, pergola, patio area and garden to sort, im unsure of what to do with the filter bays as yet but here are a few more pics
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Re: Pond build update

Post by Matthew »

All coming along very nicely Alan.

Will be so worth it in the end. Looking good.
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Re: Pond build update

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total dedication awsome !!!!,the work /money ,that has gone here is impressive big pat on the back an inspiration to all .
rich
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Re: Pond build update

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Rich,
Many thanks for your kind words,
I've had a few health problems :( since putting the fish in, but seem to be getting on top of it now and
Yes a lot of time and money has gone into the build but its well worth it :D
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