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pixi 20-04-2004 01:04 PM

Possible Pond Leak
 
The water level in my new pond is much lower than it was. It is happening
so fast that it must be a leak. Can someone telll me how to find it?
Thanks a bunch. Pixi



groovy 20-04-2004 06:13 PM

Possible Pond Leak
 
"pixi" wrote in message
...
The water level in my new pond is much lower than it was. It is happening
so fast that it must be a leak. Can someone telll me how to find it?
Thanks a bunch. Pixi


It's a common question so you might find more answers on Google but until
then, try pouring a little milk into the water at the edge of the pond to
see
where it flows towards.

If you have been having windy days combined with sun, it might not be a
leak, you can expect quite startling evaporation in that kind of weather.
You
might also check to see if a water from a fountain is blowing out of the
pond
rather than landing where it should.

Streams are very popular for leaks if you have one.

Good Luck.



Heather 20-04-2004 07:06 PM

Possible Pond Leak
 
Step 1 - Don't add water. Wait until the level stops dropping. Remove
fish if necessary.
Step 2 - Go carefully around the edge until you find the leak.
Step 3 - Mark with chalk so you can find the spot later.
Step 4 - Drop the water a few more inches
Step 5 - Patch - let set up recommended time
Step 6 - Refill a few inches higher than hole. Watch for more leaking.

I have heard of putting colored water in and watching for it to disappear
but don't know what you would use to color the water that wouldn't bother
the fish. Good Luck!

Heather



"pixi" wrote in message
...
The water level in my new pond is much lower than it was. It is happening
so fast that it must be a leak. Can someone telll me how to find it?
Thanks a bunch. Pixi






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