Building Lake Corona
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bindian
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Over the time I dug my pond and re designed the dam and took out my island, I put around 2000 hours on my 2 inch Honda water pump. I would pump it and dig a little, it would rain while I was at work during the week. I'd pump more, then let it dry out. Dig a little more. Rain filled it up. Pumped it out again. Let it dry out a couple of days. Dig a little more. That kept going over a few years.
hugs, Brandi
We had several sections of 2" waterline left over from the home build so I showed the kids how to make a siphon drain. The 2" line will move plenty of water for the current size I'm draining.
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bindian
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I used a siphon drain also, but could only siphon down 3 feet. That extra 2 inches of pipe sure helps when the pond is over full and you want it drained yesterday.:thumbsup:
hugs, Brandi
buckeyefarmer
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How did you fill with water to get it started?
I learned how to siphon water at a young age, we used to drain the wash tubs that way.
I learned how to siphon water at a young age, we used to drain the wash tubs that way.
Installed a T with screw in cap to pour water into and shutoff valve on the downhill side.
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EddieWalker
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Great pictures!!!
Molalla1
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We had several sections of 2" waterline left over from the home build so I showed the kids how to make a siphon drain. The 2" line will move plenty of water for the current size I'm draining.
Love that dog of yours . . . :thumbsup: