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For the pump, put a backflow check valve in the intake line, below water
level to keep the water from flowing backwards from the pump to the pond.
This will allow you to fill the strainer/priming pot, and the pump will pick
up and go. Then when you have to clean the strainer, you should be able to
keep the water in the pot, and as soon as the top is secured, the pump can
be turned on.

PondSweep makes a skimmer that I use. It can be bought with a collar for
going through a concrete wall. The instructions that came with mine were
very good, but I just have it attached to a liner. The skimmer really cuts
down on the work of the bottom drain. I highly recommend both.
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RichToyBox
http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html


"matt clark" wrote in message
om...
Hello,
I am in the process of installing a pond. it is about 15x8x4. I
already have the plumbing ran except for the skimmer. I am using a 4"
drain and using mortar for the lining. I already purchased the pump.
it is a 1 1/2 hp hayward aboveground pool pump. I recently poured the
slab for the pump and filter to sit on. When i bought the pump i was
told that it wouldnt be a big deal to prime it if it sits above the
water line. The more i read the more i get frightened. Once i install
the pump on the slab it will probably be about 8" above the water
line. Does anybody have any idea of how to prime this setup?

Another question i have is on the skimmer. Anybody have recomendations
on what skimmer to use for a mortar lined pond? or any installation
tips on it. or if i should even go through the hassle of putting one
in. Also how would i seal it up . along with the 4" drain at the
bottom.

Sorry for the rambling. So many questions im getting a headache.
Thanks in advance for the help...