advice

jaykoi · 25-10-2011, 09:47 PM

right if i go for a bottom drain in my liner ,
what would i need,
how would it feed the easypod,
what level would the easypod need to sit in comparision to the pond ,
will it work with 50mm polystyrene flooring on the pond,
and can i still feed a veg filter from the easypod

easypod will sit next to fence with veg filter being built next to it flowing back into pond (6'x2')

also is there anyone in the norwich/ipswich area that could fit one for me if needed
cheers j

Doghouse Riley · 25-10-2011, 10:35 PM

Hi Jaykoi,

A wise decision regarding the bottom drain.
Mine's a liner pool and the bottom drain is completely enclosed in concrete as is the four inch connecting pipe. I've a skim of concrete over the bottom of the pool too. It's pretty easy to do. It's been fine for 25 years.
You can set the top of the drain above the level of the concrete to accommodate the thickness of the insulation of your choice. You will probably have to take the connecting pipe under your sleepers if you want it to be invisible.

What you don't want is for the thing to move at any time.

I have a pump sump, so someone else will be able to advise you on your filter connection.

jayne · 25-10-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Doghouse Riley

Hi Jaykoi,

A wise decision regarding the bottom drain.
Mine's a liner pool and the bottom drain is completely enclosed in concrete as is the four inch connecting pipe. I've a skim of concrete over the bottom of the pool too. It's pretty easy to do. It's been fine for 25 years.
You can set the top of the drain above the level of the concrete to accommodate the thickness of the insulation of your choice. You will probably have to take the connecting pipe under your sleepers if you want it to be invisible.

What you don't want is for the thing to move at any time.

I have a pump sump, so someone else will be able to advise you on your filter connection.

hi the way we were thinking of doing it isdrop 4inch pipe on hardcore then back fill with 2ft of sand what do you think to our idea your thoughts are welcome we do have a clay bottom worried about movement...

jaykoi · 27-10-2011, 05:47 PM

anyone else help ?
j

faz201283 · 27-10-2011, 06:05 PM

id add at least an inch of sand under the pipe, DO NOT lay it straight on the hard core, pipe bedding would be better but sand should do the job

Doghouse Riley · 27-10-2011, 06:30 PM

I'd personally encase the lot in really wet fine concrete mix. You'd always be able to discount the drain and pipe as an area of any future leak. As long as the area is first well tamped down, even with clay you are unlikely to get any movement in your situation.

One of the reasons for the suggestion of sand which will work as well, is there's no chance of a sharp stone damaging the pipe during the installation process, something of which you have to be careful when using concrete.