If there ever is such a thing as "easy."
I plan to build a simple pondless feature.
Pump: Can any low voltage 12v pumps push the water up to say about 4 feet, with maybe a 2-3 feet spillway? Id like to use an LV pump as I won't need to get permits and it'll be much safer in event of an electrical short.
Spillway: I was thinking of using PVC pipe, cap both ends, drill holes, and attach the water hose. This would be in a "T" formation. I would then hide it into my rock basin. I could adjust waterfall flow and waterspread easily by trying different diameter PVC, more/less holes, adjust water flow pressure.
Reservoir: For the reservoir, I read of some using a large plastic trash can as a durable liner (saves on using pond liner), fill with plastic pails drilled with holes, including one pail for the pump. Fill this as needed with pea gravel or drain rock.
Cover for reservoir? Any ideas? It needs to be solid enough to support the weight of the rocks and people standing on it. Some kind of rust-proof grate.
This is all only my thoughts after having done some research. Ive not built a pond before so youse advices and experiences to share are appreciated.
Thanks.
Easy Low Cost Low Voltage Pondless Waterfall?
I plan to build a simple pondless feature.
Pump: Can any low voltage 12v pumps push the water up to say about 4 feet, with maybe a 2-3 feet spillway? Id like to use an LV pump as I won't need to get permits and it'll be much safer in event of an electrical short.
Spillway: I was thinking of using PVC pipe, cap both ends, drill holes, and attach the water hose. This would be in a "T" formation. I would then hide it into my rock basin. I could adjust waterfall flow and waterspread easily by trying different diameter PVC, more/less holes, adjust water flow pressure.
Reservoir: For the reservoir, I read of some using a large plastic trash can as a durable liner (saves on using pond liner), fill with plastic pails drilled with holes, including one pail for the pump. Fill this as needed with pea gravel or drain rock.
Cover for reservoir? Any ideas? It needs to be solid enough to support the weight of the rocks and people standing on it. Some kind of rust-proof grate.
This is all only my thoughts after having done some research. Ive not built a pond before so youse advices and experiences to share are appreciated.
Thanks.
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