How To Turn a Sump Pump Into a Cheap DIY Pond Fountain

Filthy Rich shows you how to turn an old sump pump into a cheap DIY pond fountain! Watch more How To videos: • How To Videos | DEBOSS...
Never forget another measurement. tapeboss.com
Support us on Patreon. / debossgarage
Get some merch. shop.spreadshi...
Follow Rich on Twitter. / debossgarage
Follow Rich on Instagram. / debossgarage
Follow Rich on Facebook. / debossgarage
Follow Rich on Car Throttle. www.carthrottl...
*If the video was helpful, please give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing.*
"Travelin'" by SWIB ( / swib-1 ) CC BY-SA 3.0
NO WARRANTIES: All of the information provided in this video is provided "AS-IS" and with NO WARRANTIES. No express or implied warranties of any type, including for example implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made with respect to the information, or any use of the information, in this video. DEBOSS GARAGE ("DG") makes no representations and extends no warranties of any type as to the accuracy or completeness of any information or content of this video.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: DG specifically DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use or misuse of any of the information or content in this video. DG recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. DG assumes or undertakes NO LIABILITY for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use, misuse or reliance on the information and content of this video.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK: This video is for informational purposes only. It is your responsibility to evaluate your own safety and physical condition, or that of your clients, and to independently determine whether to perform, use or adapt any of the information or content in this video. Any automotive repair and/or modification may result in injury. By voluntarily undertaking any task displayed in this video, you assume the risk of any resulting injury; your safety is the sole responsibility of the user and not DG.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

I'm just drilling holes in a 1 1/2" cap but your method is much better ...great video😂

[@rjnmex]

Thanks for posting this. I'm trying not to spend a bloody fortune on a pond pump and this helps a lot. :-)

[@MarceauDavid]

Great idea. Same questions here as below, which were not answered - what HP is the pump and how did you deal with the power cord length? Thanks.

[@patrickpk6299]

Good idea! Never saw a safety glass pond surround ... very fancy!

[@Foxxie55]

I had a thought yesterday, what if I put a sewage pump in the pond to circulate the water. Today I was wondering if YT had anyone that has ever tried this to help with the green problem.. This looks like what I need to do vs. what I had planned to do.. Thanks for time in effort on the video..

[@scot_irsh]

Creative. Have you ever tried using a septic pump for aeration and a small solar panel to power it?

[@aserta]

Instead of dealing with replacing a pump, just hire a crew (specialized) to dig a well that's 2x deeper than your basement. The walls of the well can be reinforced by making the hole big enough to accept concrete drain tube, the ones that are usually used horizontally and have those lips that nest in the next one. Last step is to let water fill in, once you've seen for a few of the wet months where that water stays (level) you put up to and slightly above, gravel. That, will solve most of your problems regarding floods. It costs a pretty penny but if it worked for a 120 years old house that had a basement flood each autumn despite having been dug out and isolated, then it should work for you too. Pipe ID can be whatever you are comfortable with paying, the idea is to make water drain to the hole, but, generally, the narrower, the deeper it gets, the hole i had dug out was big enough to fit a manhole cover and went 3x the basement, eventually the water would come up to 2/3 of the way (that part of the city had been formerly a swamp, or so legend says, i have my doubts, i think it's an underground spring), the gravel is there to prevent freezing water which will crack the concrete pipes. Oh and obviously, you can, and should (profit from the hole) build drainage ditches, might as well collect all water in the area. Before you do this, read up on law, here in EU, i had to get a permit.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Thanks for the info. Just like everything else I do, budget always seems to have a say though. $100 sump pumps will have to do for now. I have one at each end of the house so if one fails, there is always a backup. My water table is below the bottom of the house.

[@GettinJunkDone]

Very cool and clever idea. Nice!

[@23tonylawrence]

How deep is your pond and what would it take to convert something like this to solar.

[@ChristopherAdis]

Please explain how you handled the cord length. Thanks!

[@charlessidney6384]

Yes how do u handle cord length

[@jennabrown4421]

You are brilliant!!! Thank you!!

[@bellecml]

what horse power is your sump pump?? thanks for the idea

[@fabrication1man]

This was good gave me a great Idea on my own set up

[@ih1206]

That's a pretty good idea. Funny how than sump pumps die right after the warranty ends. Been there and done that.

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

My setup is the same principal, i am using mine to aerate the pond, i dont know if its actually working or not. I may need a diffuser.

[@BK-fq1yi]

That is very creative I like it keep up the good videos

[@andrewrmorse5252]

Is there foam in the pvc ring to make it flat

[@karibou_lou]

Do you run this all day, everyday before the pond freezes?

[@CapeFearKoi]

I like the idea, but those pumps running continuously are extremely expensive. You are better off buying a better quality and a pump that doesn’t burn so many amps = very high electric bill. Buying a good pump will pay for itself after the second year. DIY is fun but not always more affordable.

[@timgreen6641]

How did you hook up electrical?

[@Erated78]

Good set up Rich, only thing missing in your yard is a windmill LOL

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

The windmill video is coming soon. Kind of a touchy subject around these parts

[@robertszostak1953]

What HP is the sump you are using? 1/3 ? 1/2?

[@geovannysolorzano2319]

Hi how u holding to the bottom

[@LM.P]

Diesel mechanic turned hobby landscaper

[@grosseileracingteam]

God has a sense of humor alright...He created Canada and Canadians.

[@MrMelvinkennedy1]

Do you have a liner or is it all natural

[@R14iify]

Thank you!

[@frozenright]

You would enjoy "Ave" ch

[@raharaha6759]

What do you do with the cord, id imagine the original one isnt long enough to reach sure and you cant connect it to an extension and just throw it in haha?

[@dennis12879]

well he could throw it in but it would not end well

[@raharaha6759]

Haha my thoughts exactly

[@85tca]

I was wondering the same but don't see any answers...how do you extend the pumps powder cord and make it water proof?

[@raharaha6759]

I built my own, they make extension cord covers which are at most home stores. Also drilling a pattern on the top of a cover looks just as good as the grinding and using all thread.

[@joycebreckenridge1315]

Cut the power end off and attach an extension cord with water tight connectors and shrink wrap

[@rondavies4972]

Ok

[@beckypope79]

Our pump keeps turning off and then back on...10 minutes or so on and then 20 minutes or so off and then it kicks back on again. What's going on?? It's a very heavy duty pump.

[@robertszostak1953]

More than likely a faulty over heat sensor or check impeller area for blockage

[@lonestar4721]

You could be choking it too much

[@eljayleveille3721]

Careful some of them pumps have internal oil and that could really make a mess. Talking from experience.

[@AliAhmadi-hq9pj]

😁