Pond Liner Bottom Drain Attachment - KP 28

[@benisplayin]

The Devil is in the details. You are a master of those. I have not heard you say ( I can't see that from my house ) once. As a building contractor working mostly on various age homes, I have a bible of specific unique details I reference. I dont need the practice anymore. When things go bad I find out why and never take that path again. Very nice series of videos. Nothing else like it anywhere.

[@ThePondDigger]

@@benisplayin thank you so much for the message!

[@Aquatasy]

I have literally been checking back every day to see if you've posted more videos on this project. I'm dying to see the finished pond. I truly enjoy your channel.

[@ThePondDigger]

Aquatasy Thanks for being patient. We had to take a few weeks off for another project but we are back on track to finish this series up! Stay tuned!

[@jyanlan1875]

just dont call them and ask about their products they are complete assholes when you are trying to purchase a item $1000+.

[@zTruthSeeker316]

Hi Eric. Fabulous DIY series. Thanks for the level of detail you provide in your videos. The pond you helped me build last years has been great. And, the support you and Leslie have provided is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@ThePondDigger]

TruthSeeker 3:16 Thank you so much for your ongoing support! How is your pond doing? Last I saw the clarity was off and the quantity of aquatic plants in the pond looked a little light. Give me an update. Would love to hear from you on that.

[@matthewreezen7687]

But you do top notch work!! Dont get wrong!!! Absolutely top notch work, repair... very impressive!!!!!

[@Will_Grow_Plants]

The anticipation for the final product is real!!

[@ThePondDigger]

Will Eberli Thanks for watching!!!

[@kensmith3414]

Those Rhino bottom drains are great, expensive but awesome

[@sissymurphy9620]

This is the main reason i did not do a bottom drain on my 4000 gallon pond .I would not be comfortable doing it my self .This part should be done by a pro or you may pay the price for a ruined liner .Great explanation of how to do it and all the precautions you should take .

[@ThePondDigger]

sissy murphy No Sissy!!! I can coach you through the process and hold your hand! That is why we are taking great care and detail in each of the videos. You can totally do it!!!

[@AquaLady153]

sissy murphy right he makes it look easy!

[@JohnSmith-cy9tt]

Amsing how you can fit this all using inches,,Its so ruff of measuring

[@sargent255]

Hello I am redoing my pond 14x16 " want to install bottom drain on a rubber liner what size drain should I use I have 5 Koi fish now but they are growing need to make bigger for them

[@andygaskell6998]

Hi ThePondDigger brilliant series, im from the UK and hav gained loads of knowledge from your vids. I can see up to Part 28 bottom drain but cant see Part 29??? keep up the good work loving it.

[@ThePondDigger]

Andy Gaskell Andy we are still editing and filming this pond as I type this reply. We filmed some of the waterfall construction yesterday! I can't wait for you to see the upcoming videos! We are getting into some fun territory on film! Stay tuned and THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

[@davidchandler55]

Best cutting tool EVER! ME WANT!

[@williamobrien6340]

I cannot wait to do this to my pond

[@TheDrsnodgrass]

how long do you let the sealant dry? Or are you ready to fill right away?

[@brendabartz2026]

Pond Digger: You placed sealer on top of the bottom drain/bottom side of the liner, then placed the top ring on the top side of the liner. You did not place additional sealer between the top ring/top side of the liner, is that not necessary? Would it cause a problem if you did? Would it be extra security do place sealer there also? Thank you

[@ThePondDigger]

brendabartz2026 It's not necessary. You can certainly add more sealant to the areas you mentioned but it's just an unneeded mess to deal with.

[@sissymurphy9620]

I also had to do it in a rush it was Feb. here and moles or something chewed through my liner in 5 spots and worked through 3 snow storms .Fish were in 3 stock tanks and was worried about them as 2 of them are around 2 ft. long .Plus I had to do most of it myself and that is not an easy job to do .I use a pool net to clean the bottom and don't have rocks on the bottom ,I also have a new aerator that I put 2 bigger air membranes on and 4 bigger air discs on also .I would have loved a bottom drain but was worried about the weather and time it would take to figure it all out .I have seen several people fail doing bottom drains correctly .It scared me so I did not try it .I may have been able to do it now that I see this video but I would still think a pro could do it faster and better .I remodeled 2 houses and built decks on my house and remodeled 2 of my sisters kitchens but a cutting a hole in a liner scares me .I guess the cost of liners and getting one is what scared me away .I live in rural VA and there is nothing here and last winter was the worst we have had since I have been here .

[@mindgame01]

Can you explain how the gap size between dome and drain determines flow?

[@ThePondDigger]

mindgame01 The diameter of the drain opening is roughly 24" to 30" x 1/2' or 3/4" in height. The important things to consider are 1. we don't want fish to go into the drain so we want a small profile 2. we want the opening large enough for heavy sediment to make it's way into the drain. 3. we are determining flow rates by the size of the pipe. In this application we are using 4" drain pipe so our target flow rate is approximately 3600 gallons per hour through the drain. This is just slow enough to not break up the debris like fish poop as it makes it's way to the Helix settlement tank. Hope that helps.

[@mivyt]

as all ways great job. Keep up the good job!

[@ThePondDigger]

Mauricio Ibarreche Thank you!

[@ziakazi537]

Hey Eric, thank you so much for putting all this awesome content together. I’m planning on digging a pond next summer and your videos have been very useful. The bottom drain is really cool, would you suggest using it in a liner pond with stone and gravel? Maybe with a mesh around the drain? Also the return jets you show in the other video, can that be used with a rock walled pond or will I have to somehow bring the jets to lineup with the rock wall? Would love to hear your expert opinion. Thanks!

[@meldidnot]

Ok ready already! RELEASE THE WATER!

[@ThePondDigger]

***** Melody!!!! We are filling now!!! Watch the next video! Thanks for watching!!!!

[@jordanmorris6307]

This guy is pretty good

[@animeshdas1527]

So nice

[@tylerwest524]

Hello Eric, Great videos! I'm curious how you attach the pvc air supply line to the air pump. Is there a fitting to attach the pvc to the barbed fitting on most air pumps? Thanks for your time.

[@CRAMOSinnovations]

1.75" you never calculated how much to cut off.

[@urbanalbino619]

Four Videos! WHAT WHAT!!!!!

[@ThePondDigger]

Michael Castillo Thanks for your patience!! We have at least 10 more on the table for editing now. Stay tuned!

[@AquaLady153]

Up until 2:00 my mind was in the gutter!

[@ThePondDigger]

BAHAHAHAHAH. You crack me up! I had to watch it again just to see. The opening music kind of sets the mood. :)