Has anyone tried the vacuum kit for cleaning the bottom of the pond that is
hooked up to a hose and has a reusable bag at the top...?? It states just
hook up to a garden hose..
thanks..
jan

I saw one at Sutherlands Lumber but was leary. It costs $50.00 !

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"Jan" wrote:

Has anyone tried the vacuum kit for cleaning the bottom of the pond that is
hooked up to a hose and has a reusable bag at the top...?? It states just
hook up to a garden hose..
thanks..
jan



Yes, they work reasonably good. Home Depot sells it as well. There are
2 sizes of bag mesh. To get the smallest size you may need to get that
from a pool supply store. I sometimes use 2 bags or even a panty hose
for the real fine stuff.

Remember you are adding water during this process so be careful to
de-chlor.

If you have very good pressure on your garden hose you can connect a
discharge hose (instead of the bag) and suck the waste out of the pond.

jay
Thu, May 15, 2003


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Jan wrote:
Has anyone tried the vacuum kit for cleaning the bottom of the pond that is
hooked up to a hose and has a reusable bag at the top...?? It states just
hook up to a garden hose..
thanks..
jan



I purchased one (it's still in the box) several years ago.
I decided it was to awkward to use.

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Hmmmmmmm. Maybe you would sell it to one of us to try out! Lou Ann

I tried one, but it wasn't what I wanted. It worked well enough, especially
if you use it like a water change (pump out some, then replace it with what
you're putting back in while cleaning). The sides on my pond are steep, and
I found it difficult to work with (trying to reach without falling in!).
Also, when you lift it out, a lot of the silt drains back in. I got mine in
the pool dept. at HD for about $20.00. Like I said, it works, but I really
think it's more for small ponds.

Lee

"Jan" wrote in message
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Has anyone tried the vacuum kit for cleaning the bottom of the pond that
is
hooked up to a hose and has a reusable bag at the top...?? It states just
hook up to a garden hose..
thanks..
jan

LRobi31070 wrote:
Hmmmmmmm. Maybe you would sell it to one of us to try out! Lou Ann

Sure. Anyone want to make a offer. It's a Lifegard Pond
Mini-Vac made by Lifegard Aquarium Porducts.

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Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

I have a small pond. So, what would you sell it to me for? I am intersted in
trying it!