![]() One of the things most pond builders overlook is a way to get water out from under the pond. I'm still open for suggestions, comments, help, warnings, etc. But it is lower than our patio, so when it rains, some water will accumulate there.įortunately, here in Southern California, it does not rain very often. The area the pond's located in is not a low area per se. Hopefully, raising the pond above ground 6" will help keep water away from it. I am also considering digging a trench along the neighbor's wall to help keep water AWAY from the pond. I'm not sure if the neighbor's gutter was clogged and THAT'S what caused it, but I may perform some clandestine experiments to prove that while the neighbor's out. I can't really move the pond any further away, because the site is a narrow side yard. The pond is about 2' away from the wall of the house, which I thought would be enough, but maybe not. One thing brought to my attention is that most of the water probably came from the roof of the neighbor's house. I may or may not put a couple of inches of gravel on the bottom to help with future water issues. The pond will be raised slightly about ground level when complete (about 6"), and edged with flagstones. The water is draining from the hole SLOWLY. Many, many thanks to anyone who can offer me advice and words of encouragement. In case anyone wants to know, the area where I dug the pond is flat- water doesn't drain down a slope or anything into the area. I guess in retrospect I should have covered the unfinished pond with a tarp, but I didn't even think about it, and have never read that one should do so in ANY of my pond books. Will this keep the pond from floating again? I'm planning on adding a coping of flat, slate-like stones around the edge which should help keep water from draining into the pond hole once it's complete. What would keep the same thing from happening the next time it rains? Or would it NOT have happened if the pond was completely full of water and completely backfilled? Did the hole flood and make the pond form float because I did not have the pond form completely full of water (it was only about 1/2 full at the time)? And then start with new sand and backfilling all over again. Then, I'll have to remove the sludge that was the sand and backfill dirt. Next, I should probably either try to pump the remaining water out of the hole, or maybe just let it soak into the ground and evaporate. I guess my best plan of action would be to first pump out the water from the floating pond shell, and then remove it. Now, my pond form is almost full of water, and is floating in a mudhole! I'm so bummed, I don't know what to do. I was 3/4ths of the way finished with the backfilling, and it rained cats and dogs last night. I have spent the last few weekdays leveling the bottom with a 2" layer of sand (not an easy feat!) and backfilling the sides with dirt. Last weekend, I dug the hole for a 165g preformed pond shell which will be the home for a couple of aquatic turtles. ACO, Inc.I'm hoping someone out there has experience with what just happened to me and/or can offer me some advice on how to fix my problem.Included on every 5th channel to allow vertical evacuation of the system along the run.Ī patented, boltless locking system that allows for quick fitting and removal of HSK grates, helping reduce installation/ maintenance time and cost. A 4-bolt slotted grate is also available. Heavy duty ductile iron grates in choice of Load Class F slotted or longitudinal ADA compliant (H200SK & H300SK ADA grates are rated to Load Class E). Protrusions in HSK grate fit into recesses on the edge rail to prevent longitudinal movement. Helps reduce installation/ maintenance time and cost. Patented, boltless locking systems provide quick fitting and removal of grates. H100K/H200K/H300K - From Load Class A to Load Class E (60 tons). H100 - From Load Class A to Load Class C (25 tons). In various materials, styles and slot configurations (including ADA compliant). Ideal for situations where metals cannot be used.Īllow easy and effective joining of channels. Provides maximum strength and protection for channel body. ![]()
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