The Story Of The Pond

[Demon_fish]

This is the thread i will post updates in as well as a bunch of pictures while i build the pond.

Today We Got all the wood. hopefuly going to start building it soon.

pic 1: the wood
pic 2: this is where it will go

 

[benzjamin13]

Should be fun! I remember when I built my pond. It was fun to have until the raccoons and possums found out about it

 

[Demon_fish]

lol shouldnt have to many problems with racoons in our basement unless they break a window.

 

[Demon_fish]

oh yea i almost forgot. the list for the bok is as follows.
-7/16" thick 4'x8' sheet of plywood.
-Nine 8' 2x10 boards
-three 8' 2x4 boards
and for insulation i bought three half inch thick 4x8' pink foam insulating boards.

the rest of the stuff to build the box we already have around the house from other projects. we are going to try to at least start the box tommorow night. and i am going to order the liner tonight.
does anyone know how big of a pipe i would need for this pump?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18620/si1379780/cl0/suprememagdrive18pondpump
thanks.
-max

 

[Chad55]

Would you mind telling me how much you spent on just wood?

Chad

 

[Demon_fish]

no problem. i spent around 104$ but that includes three sheets of insulator that cost 7.50 each. i am going to try to write an article when i am done building it giving a step by step and pricing will be included

 

[Chad55]

I take it the plywood was the most expensive part besides the insulator right? Also what kind of ply did you get? Thanks and sorry if I am bothering you...lol

Chad

 

[Demon_fish]

I take it the plywood was the most expensive part besides the insulator right? Also what kind of ply did you get? Thanks and sorry if I am bothering you...lol

Chad
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i used chip board for the plywood. maybe its not the same thing. the cost of all the indivitual boards was:
-7/16" thick 4'x8' sheet of plywood. $6
-Nine 8' 2x10 boards $6.98 each
-three 8' 2x4 boards $2.09 each
and for insulation i bought three half inch thick 4x8' pink foam insulating boards. $7.50 each. and dont wory you arent bothering me ask all the questions you want.


well its kinda embarsing but i ran out of money and cant aford to finish the pond yet. i will still build as much of it as i can but i will probably have to wait on building the filter. as long as i can get it to hold water we will be ok. if someone can answer my question on flowrate as soon as possible i would apreciate it because i stil want to ortder as many of the parts as i can before i have to save a bit more money.

 

[Chad55]

i used chip board for the plywood. maybe its not the same thing. the cost of all the indivitual boards was:
-7/16" thick 4'x8' sheet of plywood. $6
-Nine 8' 2x10 boards $6.98 each
-three 8' 2x4 boards $2.09 each
and for insulation i bought three half inch thick 4x8' pink foam insulating boards. $7.50 each. and dont wory you arent bothering me ask all the questions you want.


well its kinda embarsing but i ran out of money and cant aford to finish the pond yet. i will still build as much of it as i can but i will probably have to wait on building the filter. as long as i can get it to hold water we will be ok. if someone can answer my question on flowrate as soon as possible i would apreciate it because i stil want to ortder as many of the parts as i can before i have to save a bit more money.

Thank you a bunch man! And that isn't embarassing...thats LIFE! Sorry to hear about the delay.

Chad

 

[Dr Joe]

oh yea i almost forgot. the list for the bok is as follows.
-7/16" thick 4'x8' sheet of plywood.
-Nine 8' 2x10 boards
-three 8' 2x4 boards
and for insulation i bought three half inch thick 4x8' pink foam insulating boards.

the rest of the stuff to build the box we already have around the house from other projects. we are going to try to at least start the box tommorow night. and i am going to order the liner tonight.
does anyone know how big of a pipe i would need for this pump?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18620/si1379780/cl0/suprememagdrive18pondpump
thanks.
-max

Answer: 3/4" pvc for the return will keep your pump spec's in line w/manufacturer.

What's the chip board for? You are aware it doesn't have much strength? vs plywood.

Smart move to get committed to a project before you run out of money . I start out without money and it's down hill after that.

How big is this thing going to be?

Dr Joe

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