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08-09-2011, 10:46 PM
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i have just dug a 2 feet deep collar , ready to fill with concrete, it is 12 inches wide and 2 feet deep, i want a surface skimmer how do i commect this do i have to make a hole through 12 inches of concrete , | 
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08-09-2011, 11:35 PM
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spettro You need to explain your pond build. is it sunk, is it partially raised. Blocks, Liner , fibreglassed. More info needed please. | |
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08-09-2011, 11:38 PM
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it is sunk in the ground and will be box lined, | |
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08-09-2011, 11:51 PM
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Fitting a surface skimmer to a sunk pond (ground level) can be tricky. You would need a pit to house the pump. I would set the skimmer in position in the excavation complete with pipework coming outside the trench before poring the concrete. | |
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08-09-2011, 11:58 PM
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thank you i did think that , ok i own up my girlfriend said that . | |
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09-09-2011, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ned  Fitting a surface skimmer to a sunk pond (ground level) can be tricky. You would need a pit to house the pump. I would set the skimmer in position in the excavation complete with pipework coming outside the trench before poring the concrete. | as above. Matt | |
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