Hopefully This Will Do The Trick!

[@digdrivediy]

I purchased my aerator from americanaeration.com. Check out the wealth of information they have on pond health and you can also go to Mark's KZbin channel kzbin.info.

[@insAneTunA]

You are fighting the symptoms, and not what's the cause of the algae. This is something that I have experience with. I grow fruit, flowers, herbs, and even a tree with the water from my pond in a system that is called aquaponics. I have 4 bins filled with lava rock in which I grow the plants, and each bin has a siphon system. The pond water gets pumped in those bins, and when the water reaches a certain level the siphon will automatically drain the entire bin and the water will go back to the pond, and while it drains the water it will draw in oxygen for the microbes into the rock layer. The microbes convert certain nutrients into plant available nutrients, and the plants in my system take up the nutrients, keeping the pond clean. The problem that you have is nutrients, and specifically the lack of plants that take up the nutrients, and as long as those dissolved nutrients are in the water you will have a returning issue with some sort of algae growing, no matter what you do. The simplest and cheapest long term solution is plants, either directly in the pond, or at the edge, or in a dedicated separate bog filter. And the rule of thumb is to create enough plant life with access to the pond water that would cover 2/3 of the pond's surface area. The Louisiana iris would be a perfect plant option in either case (or some other iris variety) because it only grows at the edge of the pond, and only as deep to about 1 ft deep water, so it will not overgrow the pond. And it will have no problem with the rocks, in fact the plants will help to keep them in place. It is an excellent plant for the task because it can also handle changing water levels and dry periods of time. It is a species that is specifically used for bio filters and water filtration systems because of its capacity to take up large amounts of nutrients and the water filtration capacity from the roots of the plants. You can also put them in baskets. Or build a dedicated filter outside the pond in what is known as a bog filter. A bog filter does not need to have a siphon system. A regular overflow that goes back to the pond will do. Ozponds can teach you everything about a bog filter. But the pond guy who did Shaq's pond and the latest bamabass pond can also tell you everything about natural plant filtration. At the end of the day plants handle the cause of the problem, and air pumps and chemicals and UV lights only deal with the symptoms.

[@korhanduranozel]

hi! I maybe have an idea for the skimmer, though you said you dont want a fixed skimmer... at the moment you have the air outlet in the center and that will create a water current from the center to all around the pond so anything floating above the surface will be distributed all over the pond... if you put the air outlet to a corner as far as possible that should create on the opposite side a corner / a fixed point to which all the floating leaves etc. should focus... and / or you maybe (in youtube) search for "australia sea skimmer" or "australia seabins" ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYiUg5dqaqyjfdU Have fun !!! and jump in the pond for me once !!!🥰 you do the job but never swim... das geht nicht..😉 liebe Grüsse !!!

[@duaneayers6117]

Would really like to see an update on your neighbors barn. The one that was moved and gutted.

[@LogicalNiko]

You might be able to use a Betta solar pond skimmer. It's designed for pools, so it might have problems with the edges of your pond being detected properly. Most of the ones designed for ponds are 110v AC, so they require you to sink a submersible power cable that they are anchored to or use a line to an external pump (Oase is the big manufacturer in pond skimmers). It might be best giving Betta a call and see what they think and if they would be willing to do a trial with you.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

a nifty solar heater ... black storage tank and abs pipe ... or just the pipe .... make a grape arbour out of the abs ... and have the aerator push water into it so the sun heats it and it flows along the pipe and back in having heated up as it goes ... and yes you can get hose sized screw in shut offs to lower the water flow rate .. yo could also use a solar powered pump to suck water in and run it around to heat up naturally ... added bonus to this is you can start it early spring when it's iced over ... and move the cold water from the bottom around the pipes and they heat the water melting the ice faster .. and yes it can almost boil the water ... we do this at the parents pool with 40ft of abs on the roof and attached to the hose outside to top off the pool from evaporation ... takes the pool from 60's and 70's to mid 80's no problem ... and the pool is only 32ft by 16 by 8 deep in the deep end to 16ft x 15ft by 4 in the shallow ... so yeah more than your pond too ... also the output will further stir the water

[@mmckenzie9367]

"Proper etiquette is to put all the screws the same way." Sir, I salute you.

[@BigFarles]

Neil, I just love your dad and any appearances he makes in your videos. What a national treasure.

[@quiet_desperation]

Your dad is a proper gentleman. I'm about to lose my dad and there's nothing that can replace such a natural, loving relationship with the man that taught you so much.

[@keg1dog]

Love the hardware store motif. My wife organized all my nuts, screws and hardware stuff so the “shopping trips” are easier. Rock on Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

It's time I performed inventory and did some more organizing myself!

[@richardwentland3489]

6 trips to your shop seem A LOT BETTER than 6 trips to the hardware store!

[@digdrivediy]

It's amazing I didn't need a trip to the hardware!

[@vburac]

@@digdrivediy out of these 6 trips to the shop ever happened you forgetting what you came to the shop for :)? great job, i always enjoy watching your professional approach in the projects you do around your property.

[@scottstrickland3515]

Amen!!

[@wolfpacva]

No matter how old we get what would we do without Dad. You did a great job on the pond.

[@frankwrogg2515]

Time with your family priceless, time with dad, absolute golden!!

[@PatrickWagz]

*SO TRUE!!*

[@rickallen9382]

What I love about this channel is clean, no nonsense content. You do it right no shortcuts. The pond turned out beautifully

[@donaanderson6479]

I’m always impressed by how you always strive to do projects the correct way not necessarily the easiest way.

[@simonyapp]

Same, you inspire to do things to a A+ standard , thank you for that

[@andyscheiderer291]

Thanks girls for the opening shot jumping in the pond. That was neat.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks Andy!

[@SmithyScotland]

Neil you are a great story teller. Thank you for taking the time to make this vid.

[@netposerx]

I saw 3 skimmers in the pond. Put them children to work!

[@leo959]

Lmao

[@leobrent7926]

4 if the wife is up for it lol

[@layrasc3668]

In my pool we use a solar, skimmer by Betta. There is a new one that is a smart one, but the blue one is not and has a remote. Ours is in the sun all day here in SC, and as long as it's sunny and charged, it skims 24/7. A pond that size, I'd get 2. Amazon has them for $328 each. We LOVE IT. Our salt pool is crystal clear!

[@klmponds]

Neil...great video as always and thank you for the many kind words! Please reach out anytime questions come up or you need help with anything. Ponds like this are certainly not static and being a part of nature, things can come up...but your foundation is set and things are looking great. We'll be here to help if you need us! Enjoy your pond!

[@wotmate]

Consider putting a smart WiFi outlet on the compressor. Not only can you set up a timer on it, but you can turn it off and on remotely with your phone.

[@McP1mpin]

Yeah blows my mind he went with the analog route. Who wants to take regular trips to the barn just to flip a switch on and off.

[@CarlGolden]

Came here to say the same thing

[@Otacon_24]

If our world had more wholesome content and families like yours we’d all be so much better off! Thanks!

[@michaelrausch3666]

My dad’s also a retired electrician, so I can definitely relate. He always just took care of all electrical work. I’m finally starting to do it on my own and I call him as needed. Your videos are the highlight of my Sunday morning.

[@steveb9151]

Faith, Family, Farmland, and Firewood. Neil, you are truly blessed!

[@Karakaboardriders]

Your dads right all screws should be the same way sign of a craftsman 🙏

[@ThePizzaGuy1396]

I use a Betta SE solar powered skimmer for my pool. Absolute game changer. Its a couple hundred dollars but worth it. I'm sure one would handle your pond just fine, maybe even buying two would make it more efficient

[@jasonjtg21]

Three way switches mess me up every time as well. Awesome that your dad came over to lend a hand. Pond looks great.

[@Thejakegee]

The vertical screw heads made me smile. I learned that it helps not collect dust on the shelf of the screw when placed horizontal.

[@jajs283]

I agree, I started watching for the pond but keep watching because of your family work efforts and the joy you all have. Thanks again

[@BMack-p9s]

Lots of folk telling Neil to treasure the time with his pa in the comments, yet it always seems so very obvious to me that he does, every minute, from the way he lights up and smiles whenever his dad is around.

[@digdrivediy]

I do.

[@donnyjones7803]

I love that u still called ur dad for help and kept it in the video. Gotta love dads and take full advantage while you can

[@CHICOB4261]

Wow! Watching the girls playing in the pond reminds me of me and brothers and sister playing in our pond when I was about their age. There was more mud than water sometimes and mama would hose us down in the side yard before she would let us come inside to take our bath…those were great times. They will remember these times a long way in the future hopefully very fondly. God bless!

[@br549rdr]

You’re so very blessed. Beautiful family and home. Your dad is awsome. Precious to be able to share time with him.

[@jimlonda606]

Love your Dad! I do the same thing with the screws on the plates.

[@chachivet04]

I have trees around my pool and love my Betta SE pool skimmer. Solar powered and does a great job.

[@ALZ2526]

My favorite thing on a project was to work with my Dad. Neil thanks for sharing enjoyed very much.

[@goptools]

Hi Neil. "If it looks straight, it is straight" originated with Jimmy Diresta. He has printed up a bunch of posters with that saying and distributed them with his merch. The pond is looking good. Now you can reap the fruit of all that labor last year!

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Your DIY skills are impressive. The accumulated materials for projects is a testament to how long you have been doing it. Great video.

[@KyleKAP]

Your Dad's explanation for clocking the screws was great!

[@thedurtyversion]

i love your youtube channel. love your family too man. your dad is awesome, explaining the proper etiquette. you’re by far my favorite youtuber, everything you’re doing is just right. beautiful family Neil. thanks for the video and education.

[@SandipDas30]

Your pond is great. But, your workshop and tool room is next level. ❤

[@deanbuzzell233]

Thanks for this update on the pond, Neil. I have REALLY enjoyed all the episodes you've devoted to its creation, enhancements, and maintenance. Your content is fun to watch; it brings back the better memories of my time growing up in central Michigan. Also wanted to comment on how wonderful it is to see your children growing up. You and your spouse have created a wonderful, safe, and inspiring environment that will surely be their model as they start their own lives and careers. Thanks for allowing us to share your and your family's journey.

[@sshaw4429]

I thought your dad might say that about jumping in! ❤❤❤❤ my dad would have too. I miss him every day. He knew everything about everything.

[@crapple]

6 trips to the shop $0 Still calling Dad for projects you could do yourself just to squeeze in more time with him, PRICELESS!

[@ninabooker2904]

I love the foresight in have an on-site “hardware store”, genius.

[@shanesherwood343]

Got a good chuckle when your dad was fixing the screws on the plate my dad was an electrician and so am I and that was one of the first things he taught me

[@alexanderlavoie5461]

Your dad is awesome. Not sure how old he is but the man is tack sharp!

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Great video yet again! Given the level of reliability and ease of use current wifi sockets have, for future installations it's probably way easier to establish wifi coverage (if you don't already have, you will need to within the next years anyways) and put a wifi socket wherever the pump sits. That way, you can also turn it on and off when underway (when you are on your way to vacation and realize you forgot to turn it off, or you are on your way back and want to prepare the pond...), you can program cycles, so it turns on periodicly or depending on the outside temp etc. etc. etc.. We have a lot of these in our house, along with thermostats etc., and it's such a relief. We are not big on putting tech everywhere, but our house is old and big, and it takes ages to turn down the heat and turn off all the lights when we are leaving. From that point of view, it makes our life so much easier and it literally safes us money. Just a thought. Concerning the rubber feet of the compressor and the noise, the sound engineer in me wants to chime in :D -> Putting pressure on those feet will increase the structure-borne sound, since you are giving it a better path to travel. Strapping the compressor down with uninsulated screws will increase the noise even more, since it now has a straight path from the compressor to the shelf, which will act as a resonance floor. What you need is exactly those rubber feet, but in a different variety: Same screw on top, but with a receiving thread on the bottom. You can get those on amazon or your local hardware store if its a good one. Then you mount the rubber feet to your shelf and the pump to the feet. The rubber will be in the middle, decoupling the compressor from the shelf. To make the compressor even quieter, you can increase the mass of the base, like using bricks or a very thick piece of metal. But that probably would be overkill. You can also make the shelf thicker by using two of those muktiplex boards. That would also help, since it's giving the compressors feet less of a resonance floor.

[@ninabooker2904]

I suspect that even if you didn’t need your dad’s help, he would Love to be asked. Everyone needs to be Needed. I see Dad is wearing the Merch ! I’m totally on board with a more natural, less toxic chemicals approach to swimming hole management.Thanks for sharing.

[@franklong6269]

I would strongly suggest that you look into installing a natural filter system for your pond to protect your family. Just aerating the pond does nothing to clean it. There are microbes and small parasites that can get into ponds and, in some cases, cause severe illnesses. Installing a natural filter system fixes this problem and produces water so pure that you can actually drink it. To install a filter system for your pond would require that you construct a separate rectangular area adjacent to the pond closed off by concrete walls. It is essentially a rectangular concrete box with piping at the bottom and top of the box that allows dirty pond water to come into the top of the box, flow through a natural filter system to the bottom of the box and then be pumped out into the pond. You install gravel and sand in the box, and on the surface, you plant water plants that eat the contaminants in the water. These plants are very hardy and require almost no maintenance and they are VERY effective at cleaning the water. The dirty water from the pond flows into the top of the box where the plants feed off of all of the contaminants you don't want in your water. The water goes through a gravel layer and a sand layer and is pumped out from the bottom of the concrete box back into the pond. There are several books that instruct you how to build a natural filter system yourself and there are a plethora of KZbin video examples. The bottom line is that they work, and they work spectacularly. In most cases, you can literally drink the water in your natural pool because it is more pure than the utility water that your city provides. It also requires no chorine and once the system is installed and running, it requires very little maintenance. The only power requirements are those to run the pump system, which is similar to a standard swimming pool. You can install solar panels to run the pump during the day to save electricity costs. The plants provide a nice aesthetic to the look of your pool. Just make sure that you place your filter away from your pool so that it does not block off access to the pool. There are homeowners in large cities that are installing these natural filter pools because they don't require chemicals and the water is clean and safe to swim in. You can also build your natural system so that it can be easily winterized. Most of the plants go into hibernation and will survive the cold winter weather. You also can provide freeze-protection drainage systems for your water pipes so that they don't burst if the water freezes. Natural pools are installed in freezing climates all over the world. I am not an expert in installing these natural swimming pools, however, as I mentioned, there are a number of resources out there to guide you. They really are fairly simple once you understand the basics and the plants that are used to filter the water are easily obtainable. I would order a couple of books that provide instructions and it is a project that you can easily do yourself if you do your homework. Remember, nothing you have done actually cleans or safeguards the water. Until you install a filter system, you might want to consider adding some chlorine like what is done with standard swimming pools. This will kill any microbes and parasites that might make it into the water. However, the natural filter system is easily the best solution for your family's pond. Human beings can swim in dirty water and not be harmed. I grew up swimming in a lake that was not all that clean and never got hurt. But the risk is there, and it is far more preferable to spend four or five thousand dollars to install a natural filter system than to take that risk. It also GREATLY improves your swimming experience because the naturally filtered water is so clean and healthy. Think about it. If someone gets sick and vomits in the pool, how are you going to clean it? If you get a bunch of kids and they are peeing in the pool (kids are kids), how are you going to clean the pool? What if someone who has a disease gets into the water, and that disease is easily transmissible to other people? The natural filter solves these problems because it actually cleans the water. It is superior to standard pool systems because they just sterilize the water with chlorine and they don't clean it. I hope that this post helps you.

[@JoeGraves24]

Yes the natural filter is a good low tech way to clean water. I would lean towards the cascading water systems that add a much greater aesthetic value but are still very easy to maintain. However I would not be as concerned about the water being unsafe for swimming if Neil keeps it how it is. The aeration system promotes healthy bacteria in the water that keep deadly pathogens at bay.

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

The bog filter needs to be 30% of the pond volume. The pump needs to be capable of emptying the pond in 1-2hours. The water is pumped to the bottom of the bog under a false floor. This is more efficient and creates pressure. A pipe to the floor provides for pumping out any solids or gunk. Once a year. Rock and then pebbles provide both physical and biological filtration. The water will be crystal clear. That's one massive filter and pump!

[@franklong6269]

@@ChrisShortyAllen Wow, fascinating. It sounds like you have experience with natural swimming pools. I have a question. I watched multiple videos of the creation of natural ponds/swimming pools of all sorts of sizes. None of those videos showed "massive " pumps that were "capable of emptying the pond in 1-2 hours." I am no expert, and I want to build a natural swimming pool at my house, so I am very interested in this subject. I also am a Civil Engineer. I have a couple of questions: 1. NONE of the natural pond "bog filters" I have seen pumped water to the bottom of the filter. That makes no sense at all. The idea is that you are creating a natural sand filter similar to the sand filters used in swimming pools. But perhaps I misunderstood your post. It would make sense to pump water from the bottom of the pond to the top of the bog filter because the entire point of having a plant-based filter is to pool the dirty water at the top of the filter so that the plants can eat the dangerous microbes and bacteria. Can you provide some clarification of your post. 2. Why is it necessary to filter the water in two hours? Most natural pools I have seen filter the pool water in 1-2 DAYS not 1-2 hours. So, I think you may have might of meant to say a different time frame. Remember, this is not a chlorine-based swimming pool with a regular sand filter. This is a natural pond and it operates differently than traditional pools. I would think that if the water is changed every one-two days, it would be more than sufficient to clean the water. A natural pool may require an even slower exchange rate in order to allow the plants sufficient time to purify harmful microbes and bacteria.

[@mariemuller3239]

Or plant plants directly into the pond. No pump needed

[@jimmychunga2626]

Great suggestion, but I dont think this guy wants anything even remotely natural ruining his concrete monolith prison pool

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, another project 👍👍👍👍

[@michaelbradley7529]

I can tell your dad was taught right in the electrical trade by how he handled the finish plate screws. 👍I'm a retired electrician as well.

[@ronaldcamp6757]

It is good to have help from smart old guys.

[@noidnomis]

It's awesome to have family to rely on when one has a question. My Dad just passed on Dec 23-2023. I am heart broken that he is no longer here, but I am grateful that he is no longer suffering. So sad for my Mom who misses the love of her life.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

So sorry for your loss, especially harder during the holidays. My deepest sympathy 🙏

[@PatrickWagz]

Sorry for the loss of your Dad. May he live on through you and all the lessons that he taught you. Keep telling stories about him, because nobody is ever *truly gone* as long as they are remembered.

[@timfontenot5]

Loss my dad the day after Christmas ‘76 when I was only 20. Still miss him.

[@digdrivediy]

@noidnomis I'm sorry for your loss. That is an especially rough time to lose a loved one too. May he live on the other memories and stories you share with others.

[@RandomSkitts]

The opening shot of the kids jumping in the pond so clever. Nice touch. I've enjoyed this pond series

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks!

[@Jim-iq6bx]

“I’ve been here a while”, exactly at the time when I was thinking you said he’d only be over there for about five minutes!

[@gelinda2718]

Wow the pool looks awesome ! And I can see you have a lot of great help , what would you do without dad he's great! And handsome.

[@Charlie1776]

I love how you work with your dad like that, treasure those moments.

[@digdrivediy]

Always!

[@davidouellette6833]

You have a round pond if you can have a jet of water at the top side also making some bubbles so you can hear it running at the surface and and know if its on or off use the water in the pond and keep the water swirling around of the outer of side of the pond the water like a around pool it will keep your water clean because its moving water also will air rade it also. "moving keeps water clean" Still water goes stagnant," only have to run it a night. Nice pond missed some of your episodes. Just a suggestion i knows it works.love your family NICE. lucky man

[@wichitatxgal]

Just beautiful. Many great memories.❤

[@TheBroStead]

The videos with dad are the best!!

[@jamesharrod8733]

barley straw is sometimes used in koi ponds for algae prevention

[@turningwrenches9524]

Neil! When you said how many trips back to the shop you take, it had me rolling! Trips back to the shop are the worst, I spend more time making trips back to the shop than the actual projects.

[@CHICOB4261]

“Dad” that’s one of the greatest words in any language. “Mom” too don’t want any ladies gettin mad at me😂 sure miss my Dad he was a true gentleman.

[@hillbournesian]

a well organized shop is a joy to work in.

[@brianelliot2719]

I like your dad’s attention to detail - I line up the screw heads too… and make sure the receptacles all have happy faces. 😊

[@heresmytake2782]

A dad/electrician is a great blessing!

[@ffemt58]

Neil, tell us about the soda machine in front of the shop. Every new episode becomes one of my favorites. Thanks for the great content!!

[@ranger178]

i have fish pond and i put in a bacteria starter in spring it ate up all the algae and the big plants used up all the fertilizer in water we have overflow with strainer and waterfall that skims our leaves.

[@n3vqh]

I know you know this but you are so lucky to have your Dad and family to help you. Thanks for the great video.

[@edavids7254]

I appreciate the way that you run your wires and the way you just make sure everything is nice and tidy... That's the same way out like things

[@summitcraftwork]

Great job on the story and edit, Neil. You’re always able to find the storyline in the project to share with us.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks so much!

[@tlaughlin1969]

Another great video to start a Sunday morning.Thanks for the content

[@terryrogers1025]

Lost track of you young man, didn’t realize it until the Captain guy, Kleeman I think,🙄😉 mentioned you a couple of times and it dawned on me I haven’t seen any videos of late, so went looking. Nice hardware resource center sir, I like it, trips back to the shop, I can relate to that, dads help, well, I think he enjoys helping, like the admonishment on the screw heads not being properly Aligned, sign of a true professional at work. Pond looks great, enjoy, thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@digdrivediy]

Hey Terry! Great to see you in the comments again. Thanks for checking in and saying Hi!

[@tee-steel.0158]

If you want to reduce noise there is another thing you can do 🎉 Take robber washers and put between the shelves bracket and the building. You can just cut a rubber hose and use it. This will reduce the amount of transfer to the building 🎉

[@EmmanuelDespres-bz7rq]

Pour moi en Bretagne - France, un petit café après le repas du dimanche midi et visionner la dernière vidéo de Neil, c’est ce que l’on fait de mieux avant de retourner bricoler à l’atelier. Très bon dimanche à vous.

[@timfontenot5]

Bonjour to you from South Louisiana.

[@digdrivediy]

Merci! I love hearing this! Thanks so much for watching!

[@EmmanuelDespres-bz7rq]

Vu l’heure, bonsoir à toi frère Cajun.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Man, I love seeing you guys finally being able to enjoy your hard work. I love this pond.

[@berryfisher4764]

The pond is really looking good. Having a in house electrician is always a plus 👍

[@pondboggen]

OVERFLOW ON POND = best skimmer location connection, possibly "no niche" skimmer, that allows for wider water level fluctuations of lake water. when water level is below the overflow.

[@RollwithAndy1]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnpyle8027]

Your hardware store is more organized and may have a better selection than the big box stores! I'm certain the help is better too! Don't take a lot of advice from Matt, I have yet to see anything they build last. It usually takes 3 or 4 attempts and ends up in the bone yard. Love the pond! Even when the girls are gone it will keep them and your grandkids coming back. Great investment!

[@kensearle4892]

Nice! Great work! Happy Swimming!

[@davesharp5472]

We briefly lived in an older home. It was roughly 100ish years old and somebody added a pool at some point. I got the pool cleaned up and ready to swim in and while swimming I noticed the pool light was totally exposed. Never had a pool before but I assumed that wasnt great. Did a little research and learned I should see a transformer to step down the voltage to 12 volts but nothing...plus no GFCI anywhere. Hired an electrician who pointed out even more problems and suggested we just totally disconnect the light from power to make it safe. As as dad, that freaked me out because I had my kids in there. Stuff like that makes me so nervous now! You hear crazy stories about powered docks on lakes too.

[@anthonywilson2346]

Just love your ‘ready use lockers’ - mine consists of 2 roses chocolate boxes 😊🇬🇧

[@GhostDrummer]

I’ve been enjoying the videos for the pond build, but seeing that Pearl kit chilling in the barn made my day. That’s a beautiful kit. After watching the video, I realized that’s the shop and not the barn…either way, I’m still loving it.

[@charliebrown1828]

LOL!! My dad was the same way with cleaning our pool. "Dad can we swim?" "No, not until I"m done"

[@toddpacheco4748]

Excellent video Neil and family 👍✅😮😊❤

[@Elgonzalez411]

Great job. Beautiful family. God bless u guys

[@monkeylordofdoom14]

Your level of organization in your parts area is my absolute dream!

[@timf6916]

Good job. 👀 Looking 👀 Good.

[@kerrytom4731]

Hey Neil: Hope you start thinking about stocking some trout fingerlings in your beautiful pond. This is by far the most cleanest pond on any youtube videos.The fishes should thrive and grow exponentially. Since you just installed the pond aerator it would be sweet to have trouts swimming in your pond.

[@joarandrehansen]

Your dad is awesome...!! I'ts all in the details....

[@sshaw4429]

My dream garage/shop storage and organization. ❤❤

[@DonDomel]

13:26 - same here mate :D I'm 41 and my dad 74 is retired electrician/electronic master engineer with 50 years of experience, still DYI :D

[@apdhoudini]

I would suggest you get a smart outlet that connects to your wifi to turn the pump on and off from anywhere. That way you don't have to run cables and switches in the barn and you can do it while out at the pond. (Assuming you have wifi access there)

[@digdrivediy]

Great idea but there's no Wifi in that barn.

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

You sure bought me the great feeling everybody has at the official beginning of summer 🌞Thanks neighbor for the great videos. See ya, on the next one.

[@1994shomn]

Good morning. great idea but... defeat's purpose of the isolation feet, perhaps if there is too much noise maybe try marking the feet and using a paddle bit and drilling some recesses perhaps strapping with a bungy cord for extra precaution, just a thought. great work! more enthusiasm than I could ever muster. keep up the awesome work have a great week.

[@digdrivediy]

That's a good idea with the recessed holes for feet!

[@canfengjiang6278]

I enjoyed watching your videos. As others commented, you may want to filter the water. I suggest you take a look into davidpaganbutler's Oliver filter/skimmer design. The Olive floats on the water. It draws in the water to be filtered/skimmed using a vortex, and it only requires air from a small air compressor. One problem is that David operates in the UK. So you may have to DIY it, but it doesn't seem too complicated. Disclaimer: I don't own a Olive or even a pond, but davidpaganbutler's channel have excellent content on natural ponds. David is also an expert on natural ponds and he even does consultation to help other people build them.

[@Iko0025]

❤ nicely done - and I enjoy the family inputs. 👍🇨🇦

[@Capt4141]

Mourning….love it…yellow romex is rated for 20 Amps…. White romex is rated for 15amps…..I noticed it was a 20 amp breaker…..I suggest replacing that white romex (14 gauge) to yellow (12 gauge)…… Your property is amazing keep up the great work

[@FJB2020]

It's required by code, if they have them..

[@jhermann8148]

A silage blanket with some floats would cover the pond keeping out light for algae and debris from getting in. The white/black sides could help cool/heat the pond for swimming.

[@robpaisley6331]

My wife purchased me a solar powered pool skimmer robot for Christmas and it's the lowest maintenance tool I've ever had. It's got a paddle in the front to pull in debris, and a dual props in the rear which it uses to bounce off the sides of the pool. Or pond in your case.

[@LeisaStroud-df4yj]

So cool 😎 a healthy pond Probiotic ! 😊

[@attaat]

Love the videos Neil, keep up the excellent work and thanks for inviting us into your life.

[@digdrivediy]

My pleasure!

[@sosllc]

To effortlessly skim, fill a spray bottle with a little dish soap. Spay one side of the pond and watch the surface debris head to the other side. Then it's a simple scoop of only one edge of the pond

[@DravinClaw]

I've been getting all my pond stuff from the pond guy for the past 30 years or so granted my pound isn't as big as yours but it has fish and liquid barley is such a good thing to use between that and my aerator summerizing my pound has become a lot easier now.