humble pond

[stephen]

Source Water

pic1 - 2" Municipal dedicated pond feed providing 160 gpm. This feeds...

pic2 - Carbon filter 105 gpm with automatic timer carbon backwash 20 cubic
feet strips chorine from municipal feed. This water is also t'd to 2 of Mary's ponds providing a maximum 151,200 gpd flow thru between the 3 ponds

pic3 - Water meter shows gallon output of carbon filter

pic4/5 - Ampac Reverse Osmosis System - Provides a maximum of 8000 gpd of TDS 0 product water. Allows control of hardness & ph. It's water is supplied by the Bertha Carbon Filter in pic2. This water mixed with non R/O water to achieve & maintain desired parameters.

[stephen]

Twin Streams/Rapids

pic1- Stream Source - Water is provided by carbon filter (pic2) and 2 Speck 6 hp bronze commercial pool pumps. They get their water from the midlevel pickups & each pump 500 gpm or 60,000 gph between them.

pic2&3 - Bridge - The water flows over the flat rock & rushes under the bridge. The bridge will be a nice place to sit & relax.

Pic4 - From there the water splits into 2 streams/rapids

Pic5 - The East Stream continues & dumps its water into the main upper pond body via a waterfall. It's flow will be increased by approximately 24,000 gph by the

Pic6 - Bakki Shower - This unit contains 500 KG (1100 pounds) of Bacteria House media. It's water is pumped from the 5 Skimmers by a Speck 4 HP pump.

Pic7 - The West Stream empties it's water into both the upper & lower pond via various waterfalls.

[stephen]

Pic1-6 -The water enters the 2 ponds via 6 waterfalls.<!-- / message --><!-- attachments -->

[stephen]

The Upper Pond (pic1 & 2) has 4 bottom drains (pic3), 3 air diffusers(pic4), 3 skimmers (pic5), 6 underwater cameras, 4 500 watt lites all on separate dimmers (pic6), 9 returns (pic7) & a low water/pumps shut off switch (pic8).

[stephen]

The lower pond (pic1) has 2 bottom drains, 2 air diffusers, 2 underwater cameras, 2 skimmers, 2 500 watt lites on seperate dimmers, 5 returns & 1 Mid Level Pickup (pic2).

[stephen]

:cool3:

[stephen]

:rolleyes:

[stephen]

:pullup:

[stephen]

:cheer:

[seanmckinney]

I wonder what isnt "humble"? The hoover dam perhaps :yahoo:

[SouthernStarr]

When will you be able to start filling these humble ponds :confused: :confused:

[Ronin-Koi]

Very Impressive Stephen. I am glad to see that you are getting close.

All of Koiphen shares your feelings... ANTICIPATION!!

- Wayne, thinks that is going to look like Water world when in operation.

[palerider23]

watching your live video fed, waiting for the water.... really nice pictures and description on "lake powell".. Thanks again

[Koi is the Best]

watching your live video fed, waiting for the water.... really nice pictures and description on "lake powell".. Thanks again

Dito, tuned in and waiting :thinking:

[mitchkin5]

I can't wait to finally see it all running ...I just can't imagine all these waterfalls..... :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[SouthernStarr]

I see WATER in the pond :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :hello2: :hello2: :woo: :woo: :happydanc :happydanc :happydanc

[palerider23]

Someone is playing in the water :yes: or am I dreaming :yahoo:

[savannahrobinson]

Dang SteveO that was quick......Kio Tv looks great :yes: Now the fun starts,get those filters on line :yahoo:

Did anybody els see SteveO sitting on the mountain overlooking seaworld :cool:

My guess is his filters aren't necessary - given his water change rate. :)
Ready for fish!
(Although personally, I'd wait for a little algae - but I'm a closet greenie) (Don't tell Roark :eek: ).

[stephen]

Well it took me 18 months but I finally got this thread done:punk1:

[Just Pondering]

At least you won't have to say "i should have made it bigger". That is one fantastic pond!

[John]

Oh my Stephen, thanks for these pics I have always wanted to see your set up, only could ever find bits and piece's. :bow:

[mpageler]

Very impressive and I really enjoy the picture and some of the high tech equipment you are adding. You don't have a Space Shuttle hiden away somehwere that you are also working on.:D: Man that's alot of RO water at 8000gpd.

[stephen]

Very impressive and I really enjoy the picture and some of the high tech equipment you are adding. You don't have a Space Shuttle hiden away somehwere that you are also working on.:D: Man that's alot of RO water at 8000gpd.

Thanks. It takes a lot when your source water is as hard as mine is.

[Limpet]

The only thing Sea World has on Stephen is a Big Sign out front.

[ahhuhz]

Yeah but he has more money! :clap: :clap: :cheer: :cheer:

[Mark_NoVA]

Wow, and wow again! :ernaehrung004:
Not only is that water amazingly clear, you did all the details of those creeks and waterfalls great! I like that split flow around the plant.

[ahhuhz]

Keirin did a good job!

[stephen]

Keirin did a good job!

Let's not go there Chuck:nono::nono:

[ahhuhz]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: :harhar: :harhar: :cool:

Don't want folks to think you are a master craftsman....

[vipldy]

Let's not go there Chuck:nono::nono:

:D:

[stephen]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: :harhar: :harhar: :cool:

Don't want folks to think you are a master craftsman....

:yahoo: :yahoo: :cheer: :cheer: :clap: :clap: :harhar: :harhar: :cool:

Don't want folks to think Keirin is either....

[ahhuhz]

I think they did a pretty good job and I'll leave it there. They built two ponds for me that are excellent.

[stephen]

I think they did a pretty good job and I'll leave it there. They built two ponds for me that are excellent.

I am glad you are happy.

[northeastkoi]

I think they did a pretty good job and I'll leave it there. They built two ponds for me that are excellent.
3 PONDS CHUCK !!!!!!!!!THE FIRST ONE FELL APART:no:

[ahhuhz]

Actually the ground was unstable if you recall, Leaky.

[jeffcopeland]

Was that the control center for NASA in that one room?:confused:

[stephen]

Was that the control center for NASA in that one room?:confused:

That's my garage:cool3:

[d.koi]

wow that is 100 times nicer than your local swimming pool. How many gallons,how many fish

[sworley]

I agree! Gorgeous pond and that's the clearest water I've ever seen in a pond! Wow!

[stephen]

wow that is 100 times nicer than your local swimming pool. How many gallons,how many fish

65,000 gallons and 20 or so fish.

[majederr]

females and males?

[stephen]

females and males?

4 males

[vip'sdaughter]

All I can say is,:surprise: GOOD LORD!

[rainblood]

Can I ask what it costs to maintain that pond? Monthly avg?:confused:

[stephen]

Can I ask what it costs to maintain that pond? Monthly avg?:confused:

Sure:yes: Go ahead and ask:cool3:

[rainblood]

Sure:yes: Go ahead and ask:cool3:


:bow: :bow: :bow:

[stephen]

:bow: :bow: :bow:

I have no idea but I am sure a lot. We have several ponds and other energy and water hogs on the property. Mary pays the bills and we really don't discuss it much.

[birdman]

Stephen, the one thing that has always impressed me with your ponds, both this one and the old one, is the water clarity, They are always so gin clear. I know your not using the advantage bead and glass filters with this pond, what do you owe the superb clarity to?

[Aussies5]

Great pond. I had never seen these pictures before and I really enjoyed them.

But, there you go with all the great rocks. I love what you did with the rocks in the waterfalls. Was nice to see before and after with water.

Just being nosy! Do you just order a truck load of rocks and come up with some very unusual ones or do you actually do some hand picking of them.

Really enjoy seeing pictures of your pond and the water clarity, what can I say. I know that you pond is very deep and seeing all the way to the bottom drains is impressive.

[stephen]

Stephen, the one thing that has always impressed me with your ponds, both this one and the old one, is the water clarity, They are always so gin clear. I know your not using the advantage bead and glass filters with this pond, what do you owe the superb clarity to?

Filtration, filter maintenance & water changes.

The Q Pond uses an advantage15 bead/glass combo, Mary's ponds uses 2 advantage15 beads and 1 glass. I use large inefficient pumps that runs the filters' flow to their max. The Sac15's run at about 110 gpm. My Big Bertha beads each run at about 300 gpm.

Some pictures from the past.

[Gene]

I got your "humble"! :yes:

[six6guy]

I have humble, you are way off the mark my friend. *giggle* But I love your pictures Stephen, please keep them coming.

Brad

[stephen]

I got your "humble"! :yes:

:humble::humble::humble::humble:

[birdman]

Thanks Stephen, I didn't know they were beads, thought maybe fluid beds.

[stephen]

Great pond. I had never seen these pictures before and I really enjoyed them.

But, there you go with all the great rocks. I love what you did with the rocks in the waterfalls. Was nice to see before and after with water.

Just being nosy! Do you just order a truck load of rocks and come up with some very unusual ones or do you actually do some hand picking of them.

Really enjoy seeing pictures of your pond and the water clarity, what can I say. I know that you pond is very deep and seeing all the way to the bottom drains is impressive.

I picked out some of the larger ones at StonesPlus in Jacksonville but the smaller ones were just truckloads that came direct from Tennessee mines.

Bottom drains are at 11 feet:cool3:

[bullfrog]

That is one of the nicest ponds I think Ive ever seen. I would love to see a few more pics of the whole pond, to see how everything sits together. I think you need a few more monitors and measuring devices, wait Ill get a lawn chair and some sunscreen and personally keep an eye on things.

:eek1: :eek1: cant find my speedo anywhere:eek1: :eek1:

[stephen]

That is one of the nicest ponds I think Ive ever seen. I would love to see a few more pics of the whole pond, to see how everything sits together. I think you need a few more monitors and measuring devices, wait Ill get a lawn chair and some sunscreen and personally keep an eye on things.

:eek1: :eek1: cant find my speedo anywhere:eek1: :eek1:

You can borrow one of mine.:cool3: What size do you wear:confused::confused:

[Maryanne]

Humble? No my pond is humble..................

[stephen]

Humble? No my pond is humble..................

The thread title was just a joke for my friend Junior.:rolleyes:

[blondhairboi]

I must say I would pay to be a fish in that pond:bow: You got a nice big screen to go on Koiphen I see there :punk1: Lovin it

[Cypress Point]

Let me take a guess. Your complete pond operation is valued at approximately $27,990. How close am I?

louisp

[Harveythekoi]

Let me take a guess. Your complete pond operation is valued at approximately $27,990. How close am I?

louisp

That's probably his monthly electric bill !!!!! :eek1:

Looking good as usual Stephen.

Garrett

[stephen]

That's probably his monthly electric bill !!!!! :eek1:

Looking good as usual Stephen.

Garrett

Add in the water and you ain't too far off.

Thanks Garrett:cool3:

[Donaldbyrd]

wow absolutely awesome:punk1: :punk1:

[six6guy]

Every once in a while I need a Koi fix, I'm such a junkie. :shrug: Usually it's when the other people in the meeting are being yahoos and the side effects of their decisions will be more work for me or my department... When it hits (in spades lately) I go looking for your pictures Stephen. Thanks for posting them, and please don't be shy with new ones. :D:

Brad

[rainblood]

Let me take a guess. Your complete pond operation is valued at approximately $27,990. How close am I?

louisp

Maybe add a 2 in the front of that number...

[ahhuhz]

Yeah, he missed by a mile! :no: :no: :no:

[BigD]

Great pictures Stephen......more, PLEASE!!!!!!!

[John]

Maybe add a 2 in the front of that number...

I do believe even you maybe just a little off. :cool3: :D:

[rainblood]

I do believe even you maybe just a little off. :cool3: :D:

:eek1:

[Landon90]

WOW what a setup I daydream about a pond like this

[stephen]

Great pictures Stephen......more, PLEASE!!!!!!!

Thanks:cool3:

[jonathan]

shhese i need a pond like that :yes:

[stephen]

shhese i need a pond like that :yes:

You and Emily better get busy selling then:punk1:

[Maryanne]

You and Emily better get busy selling then:punk1:

I can't believe you are still up and that you get up at 4:30am:eek1:

[stephen]

I can't believe you are still up and that you get up at 4:30am:eek1:

Actually I got up a little earlier today:cool3:

[jonathan]

You and Emily better get busy selling then:punk1:
i am trying but not one is buying

[Maryanne]

i am trying but not one is buying

Jonathan I sent you a check yesterday.

[Cyberous]

Wow simply amazing!

I always wondered what happened. I was following the build thread then next thing I know its built and running! Just figured I missed the build thread.

Thanks for taking the time to put this together :punk1: its just..... WOW!

Don

[stephen]

Wow simply amazing!

I always wondered what happened. I was following the build thread then next thing I know its built and running! Just figured I missed the build thread.

Thanks for taking the time to put this together :punk1: its just..... WOW!

Don

Thanks Don:cool3:

[Moneypit]

All I can say is wow, very nice and nice to see more pictures:yes:

[dweav44]

Humble is exactly what I was thinking while looking over the pictures. I bet your Koi have the big head though.:yes: Nice Nice Pond and Filter set-up and Monitor room and and and everything!!!:punk1:

Daniel

[powerman]

simply..amazing..pond..system........it is so over the top....all i can say is wow..................thanks for sharing.....i would like to see it if i ever get to florida............

[blueyz75]

That is just freaking TOO MUCH!

[hemle]

laugh out loud? looks like a casino pond with the security.. hahaha lets trade houses

[jomoma]

oh my god!

[pondlady]

WOW how much did that set ya back???????????????????? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
way out of my league. BEAUTIFUL

[majederr]

WOW how much did that set ya back???????????????????? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
way out of my league. BEAUTIFUL

He has no idea, Mary pays the bills!!

[gander]

Stephen how many of the original fish are in the main pond. I think the Stephen fish minime and the Corol fish were some of the originals but not sure.

[stephen]

Only 2 or 3. "Brother Mark":puke1: and most of the other mutts are in Mary's Disney Pond.

[gander]

Only 2 or 3. "Brother Mark":puke1: and most of the other mutts are in Mary's Disney Pond.

Yeah I understand about Brother Mark I thought he was real pretty when he was younger but he did not age very well.:no: :no: :no: :no: Now the Lisa fish I still like. I like the Mary fish too.

[stephen]

Yeah I understand about Brother Mark I thought he was real pretty when he was younger but he did not age very well.:no: :no: :no: :no: Now the Lisa fish I still like. I like the Mary fish too.

I will take some pics of Mary's pond later if I get time. It might be a little:rolleyes: :rolleyes: overstocked.

[lorebitzer]

OH MY............ that is the most impressive pond I have ever seen!!!!!!

[Sarge]

I will take some pics of Mary's pond later if I get time. It might be a little:rolleyes: :rolleyes: overstocked.


Tick tock

[TNKoiGrl]

I wonder what isnt "humble"? The hoover dam perhaps :yahoo:
That is unbelievable...looks like swimming pool water...would love to see an overall picture of the entire pond...if you have a wide angle lens on your camera. Beautiful!!!!

PJ

[stephen]

That is unbelievable...looks like swimming pool water...would love to see an overall picture of the entire pond...if you have a wide angle lens on your camera. Beautiful!!!!

PJ

Thanks. I do have a wide angle lens but there is no way to get the entire pond in the picture. I would need to be elevated in order to do that. I do have a lens that came with the camera. I will try later and see if I can get more of it in.:cool3:

[Russell Peters]

Thanks. I do have a wide angle lens but there is no way to get the entire pond in the picture. I would need to be elevated in order to do that. I do have a lens that came with the camera. I will try later and see if I can get more of it in.:cool3:


How about from your roof?;)

[stephen]

How about from your roof?;)

I will see if Mary is willing to get up there:cool3:

[Russell Peters]

I will see if Mary is willing to get up there:cool3:

That's what I like about you, you are always thinking outside of the box.;)

[stephen]

That's what I like about you, you are always thinking outside of the box.;)

Well I **** skippy ain't gonna get up there:D:

[rosekoi]

Poor MARY:no: :no: :rolleyes:

[stephen]

Poor MARY:no: :no: :rolleyes:

What:confused: :confused: :confused: Someone has to hold the ladder and snap the pics:confused:

[rosekoi]

:shrug: :shrug:
What:confused: :confused: :confused: Someone has to hold the ladder and snap the pics:confused:

:no: :no:

[Russell Peters]

What:confused: :confused: :confused: Someone has to hold the ladder and snap the pics:confused:

People just don't understand that you can't do everything.:rolleyes:

[stephen]

People just don't understand that you can't do everything.:rolleyes:

Yep. Our roof is 20 plus feet high. Just think if she slipped and fell off it. She could land on me and I could get hurt if I didn't get out of the way fast enough:eek1:

[koitoo]

Yep. Our roof is 20 plus feet high. Just think if she slipped and fell off it. She could land on me and I could get hurt if I didn't get out of the way fast enough:eek1:

I do hope Mary land on you!!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Russell Peters]

Yep. Our roof is 20 plus feet high. Just think if she slipped and fell off it. She could land on me and I could get hurt if I didn't get out of the way fast enough:eek1:

Well, I would think that the best place for you to stand is away from the house so you could get a good view if something should go wrong. Then she would not fall on you either,;) Someone has to think about these things.:yes:

[stephen]

Well, I would think that the best place for you to stand is away from the house so you could get a good view if something should go wrong. Then she would not fall on you either,;) Someone has to think about these things.:yes:

I could wait until Justin comes next weekend and I could have him hold the ladder:cool3:

[Russell Peters]

I could wait until Justin comes next weekend and I could have him hold the ladder:cool3:

You see, that is the kind of thinking that show REAL genious. That way you don't have to do a thing. I like it.:yes: ;)


They call it delegating, right?

[stephen]

You see, that is the kind of thinking that show REAL genious. That way you don't have to do a thing. I like it.:yes: ;)

Thank You Very Much:humble: :humble: :humble: :humble:

[Russell Peters]

Thank You Very Much:humble: :humble: :humble: :humble:

de nada...........;)

[TNKoiGrl]

what an amazing pond you have there...I can't even imagine having something like that...especially if I had to pay someone to do it. Yikes!! It is just wonderful...just keep the pics coming...

Patti

[TNKoiGrl]

That's what I like about you, you are always thinking outside of the box.;)

Just like a man....LOLOLOL

[Russell Peters]

Just like a man....LOLOLOL


We stick together.:rolleyes: ;)

[Donaldbyrd]

That's what I like about you, you are always thinking outside of the box.;)

and always good for a chuckle

[Russell Peters]

and always good for a chuckle

So it's Stephen AKA "Chuckles" now?

[TNKoiGrl]

LOL How well I know!!!! :) Oh well, makes life not so dull.;)

[stephen]

So it's Stephen AKA "Chuckles" now?

I think I may have been called worse:D: :D:

[stephen]

Full moon, 50,000 gallon water change, a touch of ozone and a few ripe ones:yahoo:

[Luck]

how much for a Mojo baby?:punk1: :D:

[Sarge]

Daggum, u is goin all out eh?

[BekkoIsTheBest]

What are you planning on doing with any fry that survive?

[stephen]

:wee_hee: :punk1:

[Sarge]

:wee_hee: :punk1:
WOO HOO!! :punk1: :punk1: :punk1: :punk1:

[Russell Peters]

:wee_hee: :punk1:

Is it a boy or a girl or 10,000 of each.:eek1:

[DRussell]

Geeze Stephen you sure know how to turn on a girl !

Good Job.

[stephen]

Geeze Stephen you sure know how to turn on a girl !

Good Job.

Yep:cool3: Give them some fresh water, a splash of ozone, tell them that you love them very much and that you will still respect them in the morning:cool3:

[BekkoIsTheBest]

What are you planning on doing with any fry that survive?

:confused:

[stephen]

:confused:

Cull them heavily and give some away, put some in the Disney Mudpond.

[Marie]

WOW that's a lot of potential babies.

[gray cat]

:wee_hee: :punk1:

:clap: :clap: :clap: :punk1:

[gander]

Did you put the eggs in the disney mud pond? I bet that would be a good place to start some babies

[JayInOz]

G'day Stephen. Please tell me more about the "touch of ozone" ???? Wonderful pictures! I couldn't make sense of that plumbing if my life depended on it:) More piccies please:) Jay (In Oz).

[rainblood]

:wee_hee: :punk1:

Let's see -

Genetics? Check
Water? Check
Space? Check
Resources? Check
Gadgets and doo-dads? Check

Looks like we're gonna have a mystery DOMESTIC GROWOUT :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Limpet]

So Stephen, which one did the spawning?

[stephen]

So Stephen, which one did the spawning?

Pretty sure it was this one. It's been 74 hours now and no babies. So I looked at about a dozen eggs under the scope a few minutes ago and nothing was moving. I think what happened was as soon as I saw the eggs I took them out of the pond, prolly before the males had a chance to release their milt. I doubt if they got fertilized:cool3:

[gander]

You could have let then finish Bubba you would not want to be disturbed at a time like that.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[stephen]

G'day Stephen. Please tell me more about the "touch of ozone" ???? Wonderful pictures! I couldn't make sense of that plumbing if my life depended on it:) More piccies please:) Jay (In Oz).

I was just kidding about the ozone:D:

[koi king]

Very nice pond . I am geting ready to do mine over . But after looking at yours mine will still look like a mud puddle..

[Just Jessie]

third world countries don't have as nice a place as the koi in your pond. If I die can I come back as one of Stephens koi?. Maybe a nice balanced 5 step kohaku with rich red beni and clean pearly white.

[stephen]

third world countries don't have as nice a place as the koi in your pond. If I die can I come back as one of Stephens koi?. Maybe a nice balanced 5 step kohaku with rich red beni and clean pearly white.

Sure:yes: But you will have go to qpond first:D:

[stephen]

Adding a commercial water softener to the arsenal.:cool3:

[stephen]

Had Bertha's 20 cubic ft of carbon replaced. After 5.2 million gallons the chlorine still tested 0.00 ppm but the water was getting a little cloudy. Can't have that. :nono: :nono:

[six6guy]

Wow, 20cf... Bertha is absolutely HUGE... Was it starting to channel? Just curious if you couldn't have opened the top and stirred things up for the same effect?

I have a much smaller 2.0cf unit that has built in backwash pluming and electronic head. It's new enough that I don't know how well the backwash stuff works out. But the idea is to disrupt the channeling.


Brad

[stephen]

Wow, 20cf... Bertha is absolutely HUGE... Was it starting to channel? Just curious if you couldn't have opened the top and stirred things up for the same effect?

I have a much smaller 2.0cf unit that has built in backwash pluming and electronic head. It's new enough that I don't know how well the backwash stuff works out. But the idea is to disrupt the channeling.


Brad

No channeling. I just think after a few million:eek1: gallons of water it was prolly time:D: This unit has backwashing also.:cool3:

[teesquare]

Looks like the model for a new 12 step program........

Koiaholics Anonymus.:bow:

When too much is never enough.............:yahoo:

If you can't have just one Koi.............:clap:

Somebody stop me.................Oh, hello officer - would you like a drink - er - pond?:D:

[jellybean]

were are the rides, looks great

[stephen]

were are the rides, looks great

They are across the street:cool3:

[stephen]

This weekend we will be moving several of the herd members into the varsity mudpond until fall. That will leave the stocking density of this pond in excess of 3000 gallons per koi.:cheer::punk1::clap::yes::cool::yahoo:

[Hirogoi]

My fish are in less water than one of your filter components.

[Luck]

My fish are in less water than one of your filter components.
I heard that!

[barchie]

Great pond(lake)Stunning fish,Best get my shovel back out of the shed! AWESOME.

[GHouse]

All I can say is "WOW!"

[jtp79]

I have seen in twice in person and the pics dont do it justice if that is believable. AMAZING Stephen simply amazing

[stephen]

Thanx :humble:

[sworley]

Absolutely gorgeous! I've never seen such clear water! You did a phenomenal job!

[MissMelissa]

That is just beautiful.

[stephen]

Thanks everyone. It does seem to be working quite well:cool3:

[steveandlou]

all i can say is wow mate a truly stunning set up
and more gadgets than you can shake a stick at

are those meters all used if not i could do with a couple of cheap moniters for the water testing

congratulations on the set up

[steveandlou]

is there anything with hindsight that you would have done differently stephen

[stephen]

is there anything with hindsight that you would have done differently stephen


Nothing major but would have changed a few minor things:yes:

[stephen]

Nothing major but would have changed a few minor things:yes:


Well it's been time to change a few things for about a year now:D: Some of the knife valves in the pump room have some minor leaks so I:rolleyes: will be replacing them with ball valves. Sounds like an easy job but it ain't:eek1:

[rainblood]

Well it's been time to change a few things for about a year now:D: Some of the knife valves in the pump room have some minor leaks so I:rolleyes: will be replacing them with ball valves. Sounds like an easy job but it ain't:eek1:
I'm sure Mary can do it ;);):rolleyes::rolleyes:

[stephen]

I'm sure Mary can do it ;);):rolleyes::rolleyes:

:cool3:

[Carol]

very nice Stephen.

:clap:

[TODDER]

Well it's been time to change a few things for about a year now:D: Some of the knife valves in the pump room have some minor leaks so I:rolleyes: will be replacing them with ball valves. Sounds like an easy job but it ain't:eek1:

I'd help you with that project in a heart beat Stephen:D:,,,your just alittle toooo far away though.

Have fun.:cool3:

[stephen]

Have fun.:cool3:

I usually do:punk1::D:

[koi king]

I sure wish I had the $ to just buy 1 of those valves. **** looking at that I hate being poor. That pond set up im sure cost more then my house.

[andres58]

Good luck with the work.............

[UTKoi]

I was going to do the same thing, but someone bought up all the 4" ball valves on the East Coast....simply amazing build. I am sure you are pleased with the way things turned out....

[stephen]

I was going to do the same thing, but someone bought up all the 4" ball valves on the East Coast....simply amazing build. I am sure you are pleased with the way things turned out....


They are still sitting there too:D:

[TheBlueFalcon]

:eek1::clap::bow::punk1:

I am new around here and I've only just found this thread. I have no words to describe what I have seen in the photos you have posted, or at least nothing that can be posted on a public forum anyway.

All I can say is, if I am ever anywhere near to where you live, can I please drop in and see it for real??

[stephen]

:eek1::clap::bow::punk1:

I am new around here and I've only just found this thread. I have no words to describe what I have seen in the photos you have posted, or at least nothing that can be posted on a public forum anyway.

All I can say is, if I am ever anywhere near to where you live, can I please drop in and see it for real??

Sure you can. Just pm me a few days before you come:cool3:

[TheBlueFalcon]

Sure you can. Just pm me a few days before you come:cool3:

That would be awesome, thanks. I have to say that I've only ever been out of the UK about 5 times in my life, also, the chance of me travelling anywhere in the next few years is slim to none. Where abouts are you anyway?

[stephen]

That would be awesome, thanks. I have to say that I've only ever been out of the UK about 5 times in my life, also, the chance of me travelling anywhere in the next few years is slim to none. Where abouts are you anyway?

Northern Florida USA

[Noahsnana]

I'm sure Mary can do it ;);):rolleyes::rolleyes:

Mary sealed all the holes in the big pond that the builder left leaking :yes:

[stephen]

Mary sealed all the holes in the big pond that the builder left leaking :yes:

That may not be the correct word:rolleyes:

[bridsys]

I have to say, "You inspired me".