This is needed because there is always some water loss when the stream is running. When the stream is running, the sump level drops, and if it drops too far, the float valve allows more water into the system. The plumbing consists of a PVC city water feed controlled by a float valve. When the hole was completed you put in the protective fabric, then the rubber liner, then the plastic grid boxes that support rocks on the top, the pump and its housing, and the plumbing. He chopped out the clay, and I re-distributed what he tossed out of the hole to re-form my terraces. So I rented an electric hammer with clay spade, tried it myself, then hired a strong chap to do the work. Standing on a shovel makes only slightest scratch. I’ve seen instructional videos of petite women digging holes for trees etc. Under the few inches of top soil, my California soil is clay. When a cheap price is long forgotten, value and piece of mind are not. Conventional Pondless Waterfall Kits What You NEED to Know An easy to clean pondless waterfall is much less expensive to own. There was really only one place to put it in my yard, so we dug it. Attach File Submit Ultimate Pondless Waterfall Kits Vs. This would require a hole of about 2 cubic yards. This Instructable illustrates some of the work that went into building it.įor a stream the size I wanted the sump would need to hold about 200 gallons. It’s a simple design, but fitting it all into the backyard, and coming up with a pleasing design takes some doing. At the bottom, a plastic grid covers the sump and the water flows over more river rocks back down into the sump. River rocks and pea gravel cover the rubber to disguise it and to prevent sun damage. The water then runs down the stream which is lined with waterproof “rubber” material. When the stream is “turned on”, a large pump at the bottom of the sump pushes water up a large hidden tube to the “diffuser” which spreads out the water to form the initial waterfall. The idea of a pondless stream is that there is a sump or reservoir at the lower end that holds the water when the stream is not running. I researched it online and bought a kit similar to this. I settled on a pondless stream and waterfall. A pond requires maintenance and is a hazard for small children and would attract raccoons from the nearby park. It didn’t take much convincing for me to dive in. But the brick walls were leaning and collapsing, the stairway was straight and ugly, and I wanted a water feature. The yard is a side slope and the original landscaping was a small lawn, a concrete retaining wall, a series of brick terraces and a brick stairway. This Small Garden Waterfall Kit is For Sale and suitable for use in the UK and Europe.At my wife’s urging I/we decided to re-landscape the backyard. Suggested head height of the waterfall somewhere around 45cm (18") high, about 1.5m (5') long stream, the stream will be around 45cm (18") wide. The size of the feature will vary based on the overall shape, and the rock size used. You can create a single small waterfall or a couple of smaller ones. The waterfall kit comes with everything you need to build a beautiful, one of a kind, recirculating garden waterfall in any space. 501-1000 Introduction Create a rippling, rock-lined stream with multiple waterfalls in your backyard. It’s easier than ever to install this small garden waterfall kit and enjoy your very own waterfall. *Rocks and Gravel (not included) naturalises the waterfall and filters the water somewhat. This kit is super easy to install and maintain with the step by step method, just add rocks*, water, plants and a little creativity to have your dream waterfall. The actual product may vary from the images shown on the website as this is an example (just like an artist’s impression), it will depend on the rocks, gravel and plants used by the installer. *We recommended practising if it’s your first time using the DIY foam, if so add another can of the DIY foam or upgrade to the Professional Black Waterfall Foam and applicator). Installation Kit “All fittings and the rest of the installation products (from the pump to the top of the waterfall, silicone, DIY Grade* Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant)” Pre-cut pipe - 5m of 38mm (1.5”) Flexible Suction Hose - “directs water from the pump inside the basin/reservoir to the waterfall spillway”Ģ.4m x 3m (8’ by 10’) 1mm EPDM Waterfall Liner - “creates the form of the waterfall and stream, the waterproof bag so to speak”ġ0 square meters (15’ by 7.5’) Geotextile - “to protect the liner above and below” Underlay and Overlay Low Suction Intake Attachment - “This helps use more on the water in the basin” This small garden waterfall kit includes the following:ĪquaBasin 45 - “Provides a basin for water to be stored and protects the pump”ġ2” Waterfall Spillway - “Provides a smooth flowing waterfall”ĮcoWave 2000 - “Pumps water from the water storage area back to the spillway to create a recirculating waterfall”
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