CHEAP DIY Pond Fountain

[@shenandoahseminuk4760]

I'm sorry, I laughed my butt off Everytime your kid was off to the side sniffing the glue, the faces he made 😂.

[@lauriestammet-jobe3567]

My daughter a neighbor and myself followed your directions after watching your video. Works like a charm! Thank you for sharing.

[@darylglenday9786]

Thank you for posting the video,. Always wanted one but could never afford one. Followed your instructions, now I have a fountain. You made it possible🏆 God Bless You, Daryl

[@seanknapp2662]

Look into a Hiblow diaphragm pump with one or two diffusers. You can make em. Its low pressure so the diffusers need to be at about 4ft depth at most. It will aerate and you can run it 365. Keeping the water open in winter is VERY helpful for the fish. Pump doesn't use much power and it'd be perfect for your small pond. Thanks for a cost effective fountain. Much appreciated.

[@johngroves1023]

Excellent work guys, it's brilliant to see a father son effort. You guys made a fantastic and professional looking fountain. It's great to see the skills being passed down.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Thanks for watching!

[@vertex99]

Excellent details, thank you for sharing. Like others have mentioned, your son and the glue was priceless funny…

[@UncleJessy]

This was the best video I’ve seen on making a DIY pond fountain. Would love to hear what your typical maintenance is with it

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Thanks. About every 6 months pull the fountain out, clean the intake screens and check the electrical connections.

[@UncleJessy]

@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 thanks! I have a pond similar to yours that just gets nasty from being stagnant throughout the summer and there was no way I was going to spend 2k+ on a fountain

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@UncleJessy also check pond aquatics magazine and they have different treatments for algae bloom problems. We were in the same boat reason why we researched and came up with this. Has helped our fish and the look of the pond.

[@pucketts57]

Hi . You were short of cord from the pump to the receptacle . How did you safely extend the extension cord or did you just move the pump closer. I was thinking to run a really nice cord thru a flexible one piece pipe out to the pump float . But as a DIY er I'm about saving money lol but still doing it safely . !!! Do you remove it during the winter or just unplug it

[@davidgilmore3216]

much respect for you and your son. Great job

[@jimzimmerman6393]

To attain higher fountain height taper down from 3” to 2”. Revise Cap hole design, 3 equally spaced 1/8 inch slots near the outer perimeter of the cap the drill symmetrical holes different sizes. One hole at center. There is a spray foam for ponds and pools. Good job! Thank you.

[@simon-pierreallen2792]

Thanks for the video. I made the same fountain thanks to you and it's perfect for my pond!

[@PaulMeixnerFilms]

Thanks for making and sharing this video, great idea! I love building instead of buying, I’m gonna give this a shot.

[@GasMonkey2254]

Very cool project thanks ❤

[@FlexSeal]

The perfect summer addition! 😎

[@FlexSeal]

We'd love to be able to post this FLEXTASTIC project on our social media pages. Please email us at [e-mail] so we can discuss this more! 💪🔛

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@FlexSeal absolutely, we will email you.

[@GasMonkey2254]

Great job ❤

[@bryanmayes9234]

Couple wiffs lol Nice fountain man, definitely moved to the top of the to do list

[@swamphanger5256]

Good job guys!

[@desireemillion]

what a great idea

[@KyJack13]

When using a fountain to prevent pond turn over you need to make sure the water feeding the pump is draw from the bottom (colder) of the water column. Your essentially trying to mix the water in the top of the column with the colder water resting at the bottom.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Valid point. Thank you for your input on how to keep our ponds more healthy.

[@Ooo-vz3jd]

I think I'd prefer a minumum 3/4 hp (1hp=746w) with overload protection. But IMO I'd pay a little extra for a better model pump. Remember, GFCI ONLY protects from ground fault, NOT an overcurrent/overload condition. Must keep filter clean. If the pump fails it has already been running at higher amps, motor windings heated and fused, etc. If really wanted to protect from overcurrent/overload, as an added protection put an inline fuse holder and fuse in a larger 4" receptacle box with the GFCI (maybe 8-10 amps).

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Good idea. So far no issues with ours 2 years later.

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

Nice job guys. New follower. I’m going to do something similar soon.

[@georgeendress3644]

I also made your fountain and it works great but I was just wondering why do we reduce the pipe from the pump 3” to 2” then the nozzle back to 3”??? Could we just stay at 3” straight up to the nozzle??

[@502outdoors]

How much does it cost to run

[@lauriewilson-taylor3974]

Dude your kid is huffing glue!...🤣😵‍💫🤸

[@kevinh1858]

How’s it holding up a year later. I liked your idea and execution. I’m in the process of building one (replacing the not so great one that was in the pond when we bought the place) and thinking of doing it like yours. But wondered how the foam was holding up.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Still going a year later. We have it on a timer for twice a day for 2 hours at a time.

[@braddsn]

This is a fantastic video. You have inspired me to do this project with my son.. can't wait! You saved about 2k doing it this way instead of buying a fountain, plus, have the bonus of having fun building it! Smart! One question I have.... have you considered adding led lights to it? I love the look of the fountains that light up at night.. and I am thinking it might not be too hard to accomplish. What are your thoughts?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

I did look into the LED lights, just wasn’t sure of which direction to go. There has been advancements with the LED lights that I think it would be a great asset to the fountain.

[@TopFitnessStrategies]

Great video! I love the simplicity of your build. Question, how deep is your pond? I have a pond and looking to do something similar.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

12 foot is there depth. Good luck on your project!

[@jordangram]

Good way to lose a finger or leg with your circular saw technique. Your blade should never be extended beyond what you need to cut. , which was about 1/8". Also dont brace something with your fleshy thigh.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@jordangram thanks for being our safety director and letting us know.

[@tommyboy12395]

On the pond pump how many gallons per hour pump did you purchase for this project ?

[@jaecubed592]

Thinking of buying the same pump as you and making this same fountain as well. Has it held up and would you still do it the same way or would you change anything? Thank you!

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max. We purchased it off eBay

[@richardburrowes4472]

He’s a right little sniffer

[@gkt7412]

What did you do to resolve the length of the cord for the pump? You said at the end on the dock that you needed more length than what came original to the pump. An extension cord plugged into a GFI?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

I went to Home Depot and bought 30 feet of submersible pump wire. Then I spliced the two together using butt connectors and heat shrink. Then I put a bigger heat shrink over the entire connection and let it dry. That is hardwired to a GFI plug.

[@gkt7412]

@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 good to know! Thanks for the info and video.

[@travislaflin]

Where did you find that pump to purchase? What HP is it?

[@Mason-vu9bo]

Was the chord on your pump already that long did you use a waterproof connecter to a extension chord

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

We used a waterproof butt connectors, heat shrink, and wrapped with electrical tape.

[@TopFitnessStrategies]

Another question for you. I got the same kind of pump (9000gph) and someone who I trust told me if I put a cap on the top, like you, I would restrict the water flow and burn up the pump. Have you experienced anything like that with your setup?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@TopFitnessStrategies still going. Not issues with the pump.

[@jaypea3773]

Great video, I'm going to give it a shot. What pump did you use?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max. Was purchased off eBay

[@timlynch6154]

Nice job. Could you share the link where you purchased the pump?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

ebay, I believe the link is further down in the comments.

[@jodielopez1]

how did you extend the cord and or make it waterproof? great video , thank you for sharing

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

We used heat shrink designed for underwater applications.

[@utrutr6013]

​@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 So you cut the plugs off of both the pond fountain and one end of an extension cord? And then you manually wired/spliced those wire ends together and shrink wrapped that?

[@MyTeamLowes48]

do you have a list of materials please? very interested

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Pump was on eBay, we used flexseal and different pipping as described in the video.

[@3gue]

this is great. Good job man. You said you had to straighten it out, were you talking about it not floating level?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Yes, we had to counter weight the sides so it would level out.

[@charleyklein8494]

How is it holding up after 1 year and do you leave it on all the time?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Still going. It is programmed to come in twice day at 2 hours each time.

[@amyadams4066]

Can’t watch anymore of that kid huffing glue! 😵‍💫

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@amyadams4066 thanks for watching.

[@xkitchick]

Any updates?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@xkitchick still no issues. Needed to replace the cap but running well.

[@skostro100]

How do you go fishing with live electrical wire hanging in the water?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

All of the wirings are sealed and meant to be in the water. There aren't any issues with fishing. Good luck with your project.

[@merkb86]

Did you plug this into direct power? Trying to figure out a solar/12 volt option, as we do not have power running to our pond.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Yes we ran power underground to our pool pump panel. I am not familiar on solar panels but I am sure that would definitely be an option

[@dr.johnchiarot4052]

what was the brand and make of the pump and what site did you buy it from? Great video

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max. In one of the earlier comments we placed the link which was purchased on eBay.

[@craneb2006]

How often do you have to clean the pump from weeds, debris, or build up?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

We are about to do a video on maintenance and cleaning soon. About every 3-4 months.

[@bamafan62]

I’m in the process of making one, Have you had any issues with it yet

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Still working. No issues to date. Good luck with your project.

[@bamafan62]

@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 i’m just doing it the same way you did it, I got a big kick out of the video you guys kept saying not to smell the glue but you kept smelling the glue, I know it was just a joking way. It was hilarious though, I showed the video to my wife she has been after me for a while put a fountain in the pond. But like you I did not want to spend a few thousand dollars to do it.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@bamafan62 The only thing I would change is instead of glued fittings use threaded screw in type fittings. Good luck on your project. This is just an afterthought on the project.

[@daveykillz2780]

Working on something like this myself do you think if I had to run an extension cord a 100' to run the sump pump do you think I would need a 12 Gauge or all the way down to a 10 gauge cord for that length of run

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

My advice is run the heavier gauged wire. Good luck on your project.

[@JosephDAndrea0121]

Im wondering what the cost is to operator the advantage of the aerators is it uses a diaphram pump and a lot less power so the TCOO may actually be higher. Of course you also don't get a cool fountain without the aerator

[@jesusfernandez6780]

How’s Hyde pond fountain holding up after a year?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Still going. Did maintenance twice this year and adjusted on times but still holding strong 😎. Thanks.

[@jdspaulding2011]

What was the pump you got on Amazon link please

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

It was on eBay here is the link www.ebay.com/p/1244722040

[@ronbelik4738]

Hi. What name pump did you by?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max. Got it off eBay.

[@rubywaldroff]

Pool noodles would be cheaper at the dollar tree lol

[@rubywaldroff]

Looks great

[@mimimedina2639]

What brand pump is that?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max

[@zippinzach1517]

@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 Got a link we cant seem to find it either

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@zippinzach1517 www.ebay.com/p/1244722040 Hope this helps.

[@MichaelsandAssociates]

How big is your pond?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

About 200 ft diameter.

[@MichaelsandAssociates]

@@robertsonfamilyadventures7082 what pump did you use?

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@MichaelsandAssociates. 9000 gph (gallon per hour) commercial submersible water pump by aqua max. Found it on ebay.

[@drtransportsllc9771]

Future junkie In the making. I mean he's really hitting that glue heavy. Can't see it without talking a hit or 2

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Thanks for watching.

[@dawnstead3329]

Leave the kid out of it until he's old enough not to wanting the attention.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@dawnstead3329 thanks for watching.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

@@dawnstead3329 appreciate the view.

[@dale5898]

I hope you keep that glue from the boy. He was getting loaded. Not a joke!!!

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

The boy is doing well and thank you for your concern and watching.

[@cynthiacolbert8565]

I like the video but you as a parent have to watch your kid sniffing that glue. They get sick from smelling that glue. You could tell he as hooked. I had to work around glue once where I became sick as a junk yard dog. You kept saying DO NOT SMELL THE GLUE. WHY!!!! Didn't you mean what you said. Be an EXAMPLE!!!!! Other than that I like the video.

[@robertsonfamilyadventures7082]

Thanks for watching!