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Del,

As you have 2 bottom drains fitted into a 'T' then into a seive, I'd cut into the pipe as shown and fit a 2" take off. Fit a pump to this and pump over the shower.

Do the same on the other pair of pipes and you'll have a big flow over the shower.

Use eco Aquamax 16000 perhaps.

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Bob Hart wrote:Del,

As you have 2 bottom drains fitted into a 'T' then into a seive, I'd cut into the pipe as shown and fit a 2" take off. Fit a pump to this and pump over the shower.

Do the same on the other pair of pipes and you'll have a big flow over the shower.

Use eco Aquamax 16000 perhaps.

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... es%201.jpg[/img]

Bob if i cut it were you said the water would go every were.How would i stop that.Could i cut were you said and put all 4 bottom drains on there own side valve.That would give me 2 4ins bottom drains free to go over shower.Is it a big job and is there any one you no who could do it.Thanks mate derek

Hi Del,

Thats what i was thinking of like Bob has pointed out.You could drain the pond down a bit (depending on how low that pipe is) or even remove the bottom drain lids and plug the holes all you need is perhaps a guy who does ponds and can dive.....any thoughts Jules

Gazza wrote:Hi Del,

Thats what i was thinking of like Bob has pointed out.You could drain the pond down a bit (depending on how low that pipe is) or even remove the bottom drain lids and plug the holes all you need is perhaps a guy who does ponds and can dive.....any thoughts Jules

Thanks gazza i would have to drop the pond 3ft mate big job. I think plus would have to turn all the filters off how long have i got there are beads filters.Thanks derek

Get some cheap swimming pools off of ebay, or similar

Pump some of the pond out into them

Cut the 4" pipe

Block off one of the 4" pipes by the 'T' with a rubber boot 'end'. This will then seperate the 4" pipes

Fit a rubber boot bend to the other 4" pipe and straight into a 4" to 2" reducer and valve, already pre glued and dried in advance.

Pump back water into pond

All done inthe same day

Bob Hart wrote:Get some cheap swimming pools off of ebay, or similar

Pump some of the pond out into them

Cut the 4" pipe

Block off one of the 4" pipes by the 'T' with a rubber boot 'end'. This will then seperate the 4" pipes

Fit a rubber boot bend to the other 4" pipe and straight into a 4" to 2" reducer and valve, already pre glued and dried in advance.

Pump back water into pond

All done inthe same day

Bob wish it was that easy mate.Will make some calls and see if i can get it done so i have to spare bottom drains.But thanks mate.

If it were my pond I would dive on the pool remove the bottom drain lid and bung with a 4 inch expanding plug. The koi could stay where they are and no water would be lost. I would then cut the 4 inch pipe and fit a rubber tee. Fit a 4 inch to 2 inch reducer and come off that with a 2 inch ball valve. You can the use this to feed the showers. Should take about 3 hours.
Good luck.

Jules

Jules wrote:If it were my pond I would dive on the pool remove the bottom drain lid and bung with a 4 inch expanding plug. The koi could stay where they are and no water would be lost. I would then cut the 4 inch pipe and fit a rubber tee. Fit a 4 inch to 2 inch reducer and come off that with a 2 inch ball valve. You can the use this to feed the showers. Should take about 3 hours.
Good luck.

Jules

Can you do it then jules..

Hi Del,

Yes i would go the Jules way all you need is a diver with some bungs and a bit of pond knowledge

Now this guy springs to mind but he is getting on now and i am not sure he still does it

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... ules~0.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... ules-2.jpg[/img]

Gazza wrote:Hi Del,

Yes i would go the Jules way all you need is a diver with some bungs and a bit of pond knowledge

Now this guy springs to mind but he is getting on now and i am not sure he still does it

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... ules~0.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.koipix.com/gallery/albums/userpi ... ules-2.jpg[/img]

Jules could you put all the bottom drains on there own side valves. Thanks derek.Plus you can see your fav koi. Thats if you want the job mate. The koi could stay where they are and no water would be lost.

Del,

This shot was taken a few year back so i don't know if he still looks as good

Gazza wrote:Del,

This shot was taken a few year back so i don't know if he still looks as good

delboy wrote:

Jules wrote:If it were my pond I would dive on the pool remove the bottom drain lid and bung with a 4 inch expanding plug. The koi could stay where they are and no water would be lost. I would then cut the 4 inch pipe and fit a rubber tee. Fit a 4 inch to 2 inch reducer and come off that with a 2 inch ball valve. You can the use this to feed the showers. Should take about 3 hours.
Good luck.

Jules

Can you do it then jules..

Jules did you get my email about the job .Thanks derek

Derek I have jusy walked throught the door from driving my new toy back from Germany. I will catch up with work emails tomorrow, but provisionaly yes I can do it and I can let you know when if you can wait till tomorrow. Need my bed and a glass of "medicinal"

Jules

Jules wrote:Derek I have jusy walked throught the door from driving my new toy back from Germany. I will catch up with work emails tomorrow, but provisionaly yes I can do it and I can let you know when if you can wait till tomorrow. Need my bed and a glass of "medicinal"

Jules

Sorry mate. Yes i can do it.