"Pete Thomas" wrote in message
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Rock Beer wrote:
Hi

Planning on constructing a new pond with a friend at his new house.
Basic
plan is 6000ts, concrete lined with a bottom drain. Edges will be raised
60cm or so.

Can anyone advise on any good sites etc with instructions on what's
needed
for the botton drain & some installation and construction guidelines?

We're pretty sure we know what we're doing but would like some
information
to make sure!


I think this is asking for trouble and way more expensive than a simple
pump for when/if you need to drain the pond.

Is there a particular reason you can't use a pump, or why you need to
drain the pond at all, as ideally you need the water to stay there to
maintain a good natural balance.

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Sorry, should have made myself clearer!

The bottom drain will run to a pump and bio-filter in a chamber next to the
pond - the "drain" is not for draining the water



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