Draining the Pond & Irrigating the New Grass! Should Be Interesting if it Works!

Killing two birds with one stone! Draining the pond and using the water to save the lawn! Tractor Time with Tim reveals the irrigation rig he concocted to use the output from a trash pump to water the grass. The pump and intake needed to be moved and a hole dug in order to drain the water.
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[@decline1129]

Appreciate the non-sponsored content. Certain other tractor youtubers have turned every video into an advertisement and in doing so have lost all credibility in my eyes

[@Manoffire260]

Exactly what I came here to say!

[@thomasburton5843]

Amen, well said

[@windzer]

​@@user-gg7hc8ht1dhe was a shill from day one of course that's his whole deal is selling tractors and now just attachments but he does such dumb things then bashes the equipment when it was his fault to begin with I have a hard time watching him anymore

[@gckshea]

Good Works Tractors did a video a while back addressing his commercial approach. He did say his videos were made to promote his businesses, with his version of "practical" content to support his goal of sales. You just have to decide what you want to take in. This isn't to defend him...I just happened to first see his disclsimer early on, and glean through all YT videos for my interests and questions on projects. One of the first tractoring channels I ever saw when I was getting a new tractor and implements was TTWT. While I don't farm big acreage, I found ag videos interesting. By that same token, I have no need to soup up a 1025R with hydraulic pumps and turbos...I pick and choose. That's how YT is, and it has a very large monetization component, so pick whether the presentations fit your sensibilities and needs. Monetization doesn't mean the creator is always doing a sales pitch...TTWT is a best example. Just have to glean. Keep up your efforts, Tim. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LKN117]

wow just imagine someone bringing you content FOR FREE needing to make money to support themselves. 😒

[@jimmcknight3021]

I think there is balance between sponsored and non-sponsered. I think your channel does a good job of having a balance.

[@edmoody5822]

Tim, I don't care if you show sponsored products or non sponsored products, I have gotten a lot of great ideas on products and procedures from your content. Keep up the good work.

[@michaeldugger6964]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WilReid]

Sponsored videos imply a solution looking for a problem. Non-sponsored videos are usually an existing problem and trying to figure out a solution or whether something is a solution. Both have value. They just need to be interesting and honest.

[@timblack33]

You’ll never please everyone, so do what makes the most sense for you. I personally enjoy the mix of sponsored and non sponsored videos. I do not watch channels that are basically a commercial the whole time, but appreciate your sponsors and have purchased from most of them

[@krisl2492]

I just like watching your videos,sponsored or not. We have learned so much watching you, and your better 1/2.

[@ProjectsWithPat]

TIM, i like this video, its more normal back to your roots like 4 years ago, just real Tim.

[@BobsOutdoorActivities]

I enjoy both products. People have to understand this is your business as well as your hobby. I like to see what tools work best and bad for you.

[@HuserHelpers]

Reminds me of when I was a kid the Lindsay Traveling Big Guns we used on the farm. We still have two of them and the Deutz air cooled engines on 6" pumps, but haven't used them in years. I can still hear the sound in my head.

[@mp45code]

Your honest impressions and evaluations are worth much more than sponsorship. Sponsoring alsways gives a bias. Either way your videos are a really nice thing to watch! Keep it up!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We try very hard to give honest feedback even on sponsored items. A few bucks isn’t worth sacrificing character and reputation.

[@countrycaretakerpropertyse7981]

Hey Tim! I love both kinds of content. Non sponsored feels more “genuine” but the sponsored posts typically relate to any Deere sub compact owner whether it’s something a viewer may be in the market for or something that they didn’t know they needed. Keep up the awesome videos. I’ll always love any content you post.

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Should put a bunch of green diy in the pond and paint the grass green 😀🤔

[@davidlinux]

I like sponsored or nonsponsored. I am a big boy. If I do not like the discussion I can fast forward. To be honest I have several items that you and other KZbinrs have reviewed. Your reviews saves me a lot of money. You break things down so it's understandable and relatable. I appreciate everything you both do. Thank you.

[@shanesherwood343]

Great Video I don’t mind the sponsored videos just glad they are all not sponsored the fact that KZbinrs like you and Neil from Dig drive diy don’t make sponsored infomercials every week is what keeps me coming back to watch

[@toddh3774]

Any content that teaches me something about tractors is great content!! Sponsored or not.

[@randyhughes5160]

I can appreciate both new items or unusual and the new items from the normal sponsors

[@michaeldugger6964]

nuttin like a rainbird sound in the summer almost good as cicadas!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bighock5166]

I appreciate the non-sponsored. I dislike having products being pushed, especially when it so obvious. I appreciate the honest usage and reviews of the priducts. You have been very informative and helpful as a 1025r owner. Love the Bible versus at the end as well. Our country needs more of that.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words. Biased reviews are useless..or worse. I agree. We REALLY try to avoid that type of thing.

[@hoyks1]

With the foot valve: if you tie it onto a 5gal barrel with a short length of wire or rope, you can then push it into the deepest part of the pond and suck cleaner water for longer. It will float just below the surface and won't get clogged in mud, so you won't have to mess with it as often. A rope tied to the foot valve and back to the shore is also a good idea for if any of the camlocks work loose so you don't have to go swimming to retrieve the foot valve.

[@Kcolby47]

I hope you are encouraged by the many comments that appreciate your candor, transparency and genuine personality whether products are sponsored or not. I have bought and enjoyed several things that I likely wouldn’t have know about otherwise. I enjoy the information, the projects and you folks. I also appreciate the challenges you must face balancing content, viewership, metrics, sponsorship, and business. I trust that what you are doing can continue to flourish and…”be fruitful and multiply.” Blessings to you and Christy.

[@Itsa_Mea]

I take you as an honest man so a sponsored product or not, I feel I can trust your opinion.

[@margaretportera3553]

Tim, my husband and I don’t care whether your videos are sponsored or not. What we do care about is your unbiased reviews and tons of information about the products you show on your website! Love you and Kristy, keep up the good work and blessings to you both and your family!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Wow, thank you!

[@jjacres129]

Honestly I like your sponsored product you do a good job showing them off so we can see how good or bad they’re

[@FelipeColby]

Honest sponsored videos are great. Like Paul Harvey...if you know they are from the heart recommendations, and willing to share the pluses and minuses, I have never minded in the least. Understanding more about ponds, how to build a proper pond would be interesting as well.

[@Kcolby47]

Well said!

[@demcburney]

Personally, like most others commenting here, I don’t care either way about sponsored or non sponsored products. I think your channel has proven to be very fair and non biased about any products you show. All I care about is whether or not they are cool and useful. It’s nice to see how products work or fail in different situations. Either way you’re doing it right!

[@JimFinlayson]

I think you’re maintaining a good balance of sponsor/non-sponsored and you are way more transparent than most. I just unsubscribed from someone that crossed over to the YT dark side. I think full-timer requires incredible balance and you do it well.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you for the supportive words. It is not easy. We try.

[@garyduncan3060]

Like the sponsored products videos and the non sponsored. You can’t make everyone happy I enjoy them all keep up the good work.

[@bkehomestead7588]

I personally prefer non sponsor products. My reason behind that is because then I think that you can offer a honest review with a non bias opinion.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Have you seen us show bias toward a sponsor? We do our best to provide accurate reviews. The LAST thing we want is for a viewer to buy a product from our recommendation, then find it lacking.

[@bkehomestead7588]

I don't know necessarily if you all been biased or not . When a channel becomes really big with a lot of sponsors. I've attency to Unsubscribe from that channel.

[@wickedcoyote271]

I am interested in and enjoy the content on equipment and things you find useful, interesting, and fun. I don’t much care if it’s sponsored, provided free, or paid for by you. Your reviews have always been honest as far as I could tell. It’s about learning what is available and how it can be used. Keep up the good work!

[@RCplanesrfun]

Great video.i love just doing stuff to see what works. Thats working

[@tomhill4044]

Your videos are great. I like to see both sponsors and unsponsored. Hope you keep your pond

[@johnkemp4370]

From my prior oil field experience, when you reduce from 4” to 2” output , you create more pressure. When it works run it

[@jimmerrithew453]

Hi Tim. In the event of a house fire, in a rural area, your pond will be an easily accessible reservoir for the fire department. You may benefit from reduced house insurance costs as a result.

[@leokelly359]

Tim I personally don't really mind, weather it is sponsored or not. you do you and what is best for you as a content creature. I will watch either way

[@Freecan67]

Ttwt you guys do good work. As per the fires. As a Canadian. Sorry for the Smoke. God Bless.

[@stephenbaron5681]

I grew up on a farm in NJ, back when it truly was the garden state. Our frame was 63 acres. We had a 50x 200 ft pond with about 25 springs to keep it full plus drainage ditch in and a discharge stream. It had filled in over time so my dad hired a drag line to dig it to about 20 ft depth. We had a v8 irrigation pump that could run four 200 yard lines at once. Only one time during a bad drought did we pull the pond down by running 24 hrs a day. It is not good for the springs to run the pond down so my dad asked the neighbor who used an artesian well for irrigation to help and he ran his pump into the drainage ditch witch fed our pond and filled it back up. You need a drag line.

[@buckshotbuck23]

I just like seeing you do your thing. Gives me ideal on how I can do things with my 2038r. I got a pond to drain to dont wanna waste the water.

[@scottkonik3398]

Someone else to watch would be let’s dig 18 . His are bigger ones but he has a lot of good information on ponds.

[@mp45code]

Indeed, D:D:D's pond project is a very good example. You showed wth those box blades what can be done on the hill you git rid of. Maybe taking wider turns on the pond may be an option, the bands would not get that steep as trade off...

[@E_R_I_K]

I own less than half an acre of property, so i watch your channel for pure enjoyment, not for equipment ideas. Granted if you ever decide to delve into review of x500 or x700 series garden tractors and similar competitor machines, I'd be watching from a potential user side. All that said, i dont really have any problem or concern over some sponsored content. Just don't over do it like some channels do. Look forward to pond progress Tim!

[@projectswithjw]

Unsponsored videos are the most enjoyable.

[@dalebargen]

These are some great ideas! Thanks!

[@bittukumarbaazigarofficialmusi]

Good morning 🎆🎆

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome video, Tim. I really appreciate you and your wife for these awesome videos 👍

[@BG-vq9fd]

It sounded like Niel did a lot of home work. Very nice looking pond.

[@brianvarner]

Sponsored or not if it's not excessive it doesn't matter to me. It has been valuable to me. As long as I'm learning something on your video's I'll keep watching which you've provided for a long time. Owner of 1026R and X590.

[@samengler539]

Hi Tim I like watching what ever your doing. Keep up the work.

[@randysavage8963]

Always new and different content . Let’s get started Thanks Tim

[@kencramer1697]

I don't care if they are sponsored or not. I have learned a lot in the last year or so watching you. I just took delivery of my first tractor just two weeks ago and I put a lot of the information I learned on here to use when purchasing it. I got the TYM 2515H with front end loader, backhoe, box blade, brush cutter, grapple, pallet forks and 5ft tiller all at once to hopefully get me through all the projects I have to do. I even have my first 2 contracts on mowing to help offset the cost of the tractor. :) I look forward to each and every episode.

[@drich6816]

I like seeing new products regardless.

[@lilredcummins]

Sponsored or not sponsored is fine, because you are very honest with your opinions of any product whether you paid for it or not.

[@unclealansyard5176]

Tim, 1st great set up with the irrigation even though it's only a trash pump. Hey it works well for your situation and you can still use the same set as needed. 2. I like seeing your videos of both sponsored and non sponsored equipment as well your feedback and showing the use on projects. 3. I'm sure you're pond project will turn out great like Neil's! 4. If I lived closer I'll be helping you out all the time lol. Keep up the good work!

[@DerekThorpe294]

You just need to overseed in the late summer/ fall and you'll be good out there. Spring seeded is usually a tough job woth no irrigation. Plant some more seed around first week of September. Ots honestly not looking too bad for being a spring with no irrigation

[@tyrrellroach5872]

U need a float on the suction end of the uptake so the the uptake can take water off the top of the pond. Unless you want it pulling all the muck then run a rope across the pond and pull it to deeper water.

[@AustinHerrig]

I LOVE that sprinkler!

[@NinjaKid250]

I don’t really pay attention to sponsored vs non-sponsored. i just like seeing tractor and farm projects! Keep up the great work and god bless

[@billkenosky3825]

hi Tim it does not matter just be you and what ever comes out of your show will be.I watch for ideas and the content that you show.thanks

[@dougmcnattin386]

I'm liking your approach to getting rid of water. LOL. Nice to see you back outside. I think you might have enough water to start that grass seed. Even if you don't it's a great exercise.

[@UrbanKarlsson-qm1dx]

Hello from sweden 🙋‍♂️ You can tie a bucket with a lid on to that inlet to the pump so it flot just under the water line 😊

[@Bierstadt54]

I like to see attachments for the compact and subcompact tractor and how to best use them. I don't care if they are sponsored or unsponsored as long as you are honest about what you think of them.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks. Financially, there is no way we could show all of the attachments we show without help from the manufacturers.

[@timziegler9358]

I filled in a 1/2 acre ravine in 2017 and it was graded and seeded. It took better than two years before I had a good stand of grass. Pelletized lime, some fertilizer, God's rain and...... patience! You will be mowing that lawn regularly before you know it. Chris Gunn, Letsdigit18, does a fine job lining his ponds with clay. Renting a good size excavator for a week or less will be good video material. You are very capable.... and you do it! Best wishes.

[@decline1129]

Great video. Super useful topic. Especially for those of us who live in a county that restricts our irrigation

[@SLCFarms]

Love all your videos sponsored or not. One of the best KZbin channels out there

[@lelandpriestley9642]

Hey Tim, if you have questions about your pond, talk to Dirt Perfect. He might be able to help, or at least answer some of your questions. Thanks for the content keep it coming.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

I say, do both kinds of products and somebody wants to give you stuff to review then just review it honestly and go for it. It’s the Internet, no matter what you do there will always be haters and people who complain about what you do, just ignore them. This is a great idea. I may have thought to irrigate with that water, but I had no idea trash pump wouldn’t be strong enough. I would’ve thought it would be too strong, but I learned some thing and it was interesting and whether it’s sponsored or not, doesn’t really matter. I’m sure some people complain about it but I knew nothing about it’s interesting and people don’t wanna believe it and buy the products then they don’t have to.

[@frijoli9579]

I like products. Don't care if sponsored or not. Unless the channel becomes a commercial for sponsored products. Keep up the great content. Also, don't let the pond go. Fix it up and make it beautiful. I'll watch that series!

[@ralphjelomono9068]

Great idea Tim and nice you can use the water resource on your grass. Sure is a lot of grass out there!! I have no problems with sponsored videos. Many of the products you folks like and use I probably would too. You always provide good content, sponsored or not.

[@danimal1611]

Sponsored or not, I come for the content. No worries.

[@hpw59]

I like sponsored videos specially when you have new products

[@danimal1611]

One additional thing to consider about a well done large pond, you may benefit insurance wise for fire protection. If you have 20,000+ gallons accessible to your FD in an area without municipal water supply it increases property protection. Something to check into at least. Now if you’re going to get municipal water from the housing development, a pond is just landscaping.

[@digi63]

Tim I have always enjoyed your honesty and I am sure if you add more sponsored content you will keep that.

[@Jasonrcsd]

Keep the pond if you can. Heck maybe expand the pond since you have quite a lot of land, put a little boat dock and pergolas / pavillion over a nice concrete surface. I love spending other people's money. ha,ha Not that you need them or want to but I'd install pressure gauges on the suction and discharge of the pump as well as a gauge up by the sprinkler nozzle. Good info for understanding the pump curves and nozzle. This video reminds me of my previous job where our contractor would run a 3-point Crisafulli pump on their John Deere 3 or 4 series. Transferring water from one cell to the other. The only thing that tractor did was run that pump. I bet I watched it transfer water for over 10 years. To clean ponds our contractor used a long reach excavator. They also had a good dozer operator who could shape the sides and do any finish work if needed. For some of our lined ponds we used a drudge and left about 6" on the bottom. Some of them we put a chemical in them to kill the algae.

[@karldawnlang8936]

Videos are KOOL, sponsor/no sponsor.

[@theoriginalbubba1036]

I have Drained a bunch of ponds to clean the sediment out. (landfill runoff retention Ponds) You can tie a couple gallon jugs to float your foot valves (set 2 or 3 feet below the surface), then tie a long rope to it, then you can drag foot valve to the deepest part from the other side.. a five gallon with holes or slits over the foot basket will keep the big muck from clogging the screen as fast...

[@terrybernhardt7424]

Didn’t read all the comments to see if this was suggested. Attach your intake hose to a ladder and slide the ladder into the pond. You will be able to get your hose out further and hopefully keep the hose out of the mud.

[@5axmachine167]

I've been watching you for years, and really enjoyed the early content when you were more project, less product orientated.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the feedback. And thanks for continuing to watch.

[@jagx234]

Idk if the brake is that weak or the engine just has that much torque in L, but both my 1025 and 2025 would/will go(with protest) at idle with the brake on. I do appreciate that the whoopsies don't get edited out. It makes me feel not so silly for occasionally making them myself.

[@komitadjie]

I'm honestly indifferent on the sponsored products, myself. I enjoy watching the stuff you get up to, be it with a product you're reviewing for someone, or because you're just doing stuff around the house. I'll keep watching regardless. :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@letsmow44]

You know you’re supposed to prime the pump before you start it. That little cap on the pump side you’re supposed to fill with water.

[@runnerdude1990]

Honestly, I’d love to see you use Johnny. I recently bought a 1025 r and it would show me where precisely the limits are of it and what future projects I take on and what I rent equipment for.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Well, we have hundreds (literally) of episodes showing Johnny at its limit. …and we’ll probably have many more!

[@runnerdude1990]

@@TractorTimewithTim I had a friend ask me yesterday if it would dig a 4 foot hole. I was like, “that’s a good question I’m not sure”. Have you tried that with it?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@runnerdude1990 yes, we have several videos showing digging a 4’ hole. One was burying a goat.

[@Cfox2000]

Tim, about the irrigation… once the lawn becomes established you should have no problem with a pond. Growing up we had 8 acres with a pond, 2 acres mowed and trees and shrubs and plants with gardens all with automated watering. All the watering came from a pump house from the pond which was required by local laws due to the septic.

[@nathanhoward7894]

Tim, maybe contact Dirt Perfect about rebuilding your pond. He's an Indiana boy as well.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I assume you have seen our collabs with DP before?

[@raymondmcdonald7085]

Sponsored or not is okay to me. I always learn something watching your shenanigans! Your comment about ugly pond vs. nice looking pond struck a chord for me. I have contemplated putting in a pond here and there is way more to it than just digging a hole!

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Tim. Neil spent a Boat load of Money on His Pond Project. Mike M.

[@chiefkyle1098]

So long as you are doing an honest review and disclose it is a sponsored product, I see no problem.

[@jwburdett]

Mornin’ Tim, appreciate ALL the content. Just take us along wherever the Lord leads both of you. You sounded a little tired in this one, so I pray rest and health and the joy of the Lord be yours. And of course, in Jesus mighty name I pray. So be it, Amen.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It was hot. ..and I'm not in great shape.

[@jayusher576]

If the financial department agrees..go bigger and deeper with pond , that way you'll have more water for irrigation and who doesn't like a miniature lake...😊

[@Blast357]

redoing your pond could be a 3 season project (pond videos for 7months+)... could do a lot with what you have already... maybe try to get a bigger backhoe? i know you like the 1025R but its small.... it goes down to what do you have on your TODO list and does it have space lol...

[@phild9813]

Very interesting. You should definitely redo the pond and keep it. I’m sure it needs a good clay layer to maintain depth. Very common problem. I’ve seen a completely full pond with loamy soils leech all it’s water in a matter of days.

[@garrettnewkirk440]

how you resolve the foot valve from sucking up the bottom is to float it with a jug.

[@Johntweety007]

I was getting vertigo when the backhoe started to tip into the pond 😅

[@marksmith8877]

I think looking at the new equipment is awesome. As long as you give a fair review of it is it to buy it or not buy it it’s our choice but least we know we’re getting into before we buy it. That’s a good part. And also we are getting a discount. If you want to get it that’s how I got my two post hoist. And it’s awesome.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Cool. Hope you are enjoying the lift. I am SHOCKED at how much I use mine. Never thought I would use it much...but wow!

[@carlstrohm3785]

Sponsored, non-sponsored, doesn't matter. I like all your content. My vote, if it counts, would be too keep the pond. Look what is doing for you now. Always nice to have a little back up during a drought. Saving on grass seed costs.

[@leevandyke8524]

Good to see you watering your grass , Down here our whole sprinkler system for the grass runs off the ponds. They seem to stay full , even during this hot weather. And the grass stays green so pound sprinkling systems seem to work. Me I do not know how , happy 4th to you and your family…

[@gregoryscott7596]

Tim. Stoney Ridge Farmer, spread some sort of stop leak powder in his pond a while back and it really worked. May want to reach out to him what he used.

[@brettdobbs6825]

I say do what you feel you need to do as far as sponsored or non sponsored. I'll continue to watch your channel regardless. I really enjoy the content, and I don't even own a tractor...yet! 😅

[@Keith.Zielinski]

Curious if all the rain has delayed the pond project? Also I enjoy all the content, sponsored or not, it's all clean entertainment!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Pumping again tonight first time since rain.

[@BG-pu9tq]

Ok with sponsored content as long as it is clear that is what it is. Keep up the good work!

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

Non sponsored items are a good way to help the small operation (businesses to know their products are being used.... 😅. Stay dry and safe out there....👍🙏🍔🍔🍔🍔✌️🍔

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not sure I understand. many of our best partnerships are with small businesses. No reason why a small business can't compensate folks for marketing work.

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

@@TractorTimewithTim you're right... Help the local businesses.... 🍔🍔

[@jamieebersole6755]

I think a pto irrigation pump would be a neat fit to your channel. For just a few uses I'm sure your setup is much more economical.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We tried. Can't afford to buy. The companies would not work with us.

[@jamieebersole6755]

@TractorTimewithTim that's unfortunate. There are some really neat irrigation systems but not much information about them it seems.