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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
08-25-07, 09:37 PM
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Making a Pondless Waterfall and Fountain Combo
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6,800
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primereef
BP Here is a link that will answer all your...
BP Here is a link that will answer all your questions concerning pondless
waterfalls:
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-a-Pondless-Waterfall&id=554189
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
06-04-07, 07:28 PM
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question on exterior electric for pond
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primereef
If at all possible have a designated circuit from...
If at all possible have a designated circuit from the panel box. Run it in an underground pvc conduit and install an outdoor circuit box near the pond. You can purchase it at local store and will...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
06-02-07, 03:56 PM
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Formal Spillway Waterfall help
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primereef
One, your size pond is still too small for your...
One, your size pond is still too small for your koi. Two, are you planning on concrete for the project?
Three, build the upper without the preformed pond. Build the upper larger than the fish...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
06-01-07, 02:31 AM
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Sealing small opennings in the eaves of a Craftsman House
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primereef
I really don't see the need in filling the holes ...
I really don't see the need in filling the holes unless they are big enough for a bird or squirrel to get in. Wasps are and some crawling insects are about the only pest that can survive the...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
06-01-07, 02:26 AM
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Are Gutters Really Needed?
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To add to the above comment, if gutters are...
To add to the above comment, if gutters are required then when you sell your home it will be necessary to have them installed. You will need guttering in your area (most areas need guttering due to...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
05-30-07, 01:14 AM
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Soffit vent problem
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Are there any exit roof vents? You should not...
Are there any exit roof vents? You should not have any problems with condensation if there are exit vents. Also, I have never seen 3x3 foot holes put in soffits. They should have been at the most...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-30-07, 01:05 AM
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Water Pond Kills birds?
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On that last one, did it die? Brown birds? Do...
On that last one, did it die? Brown birds? Do you know the species? Sparrow maybe. Is the filter the only thing that has changed or is it a new pond altogether? Has someone been spraying in the...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
05-24-07, 10:46 PM
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Anyone familiar with asphalt supergutters?
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primereef
If I understand your situation right, just use...
If I understand your situation right, just use epdm roof membrane. Apply the adhesive on both surfaces and install. Pre cut and dry fit first. It won't matter on the standing water. If you want...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-22-07, 07:44 PM
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waterfall/pond ideas
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What sort of information do you need? What kind...
What sort of information do you need?
What kind of water feature are you planning to have?
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-22-07, 03:43 AM
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Pondless Waterfalls - Any Ideas
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The biggest difference is the cost to ruj the...
The biggest difference is the cost to ruj the pump. Out of pond pumps a re extremely more energy efficient compared to the same volume flow submersible. Price is better too. The only real...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
05-12-07, 05:39 PM
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average cost for continuous guttering, soffit and fascia?
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primereef
The real sign of their validity is if they...
The real sign of their validity is if they require ANY money up front. If they require ANY money up front they most likely are going to give you trouble. Leaf relief is a real low end debris...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-06-07, 07:26 PM
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Liner vs concrete
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primereef
I want to do concrete simply because it seems to...
I want to do concrete simply because it seems to be 'wrinkle free' and I want large boulders which could cause liner damage. Its cost however is considerably more expensive. Plus, I have a large...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-06-07, 06:12 PM
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How to get rid of cattails
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primereef
If it is an earth bottom pond it will need a...
If it is an earth bottom pond it will need a chemical and/or 'dug' out. Cattail's root system is so invasive it can't be pulled.
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05-06-07, 06:08 PM
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Pond Water Question
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First, how big is your pond? Second, how much...
First, how big is your pond? Second, how much plant life do you have, third, what is your fish load? and lastly, how much rock do you have and what is the size of the rock. What pump do you have ...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
05-04-07, 05:44 PM
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Pondless Waterfalls - Any Ideas
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58,845
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primereef
What exactly are you wanting to know? Not too...
What exactly are you wanting to know? Not too many people respond here except me and groundbeef. I am building a 30,000 gal pondless waterfall. What are you wanting to know?
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-29-07, 11:08 AM
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Liner vs concrete
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Liner vs concrete
Okay which is preferred epdm liner or concrete?
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-28-07, 09:42 PM
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submerged pump not submerged
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primereef
Pilot, go to this web site and look at their...
Pilot, go to this web site and look at their pumps. wdminc.com. These pumps are not submersible and make great out of pond pumps. If you will have 2 inches of water which will cover the pump it...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-25-07, 03:18 PM
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submerged pump not submerged
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10,830
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primereef
all pumps rated for submersible use are made with...
all pumps rated for submersible use are made with that intention. Some pumps will last longer than others but they will not last their full life expectancy. They get hot and have no way to cool. ...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
04-18-07, 07:24 PM
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GAF Or Certain Teed For Roofing Shingles ?
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4,493
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primereef
I dont know your area but I would absolutely stay...
I dont know your area but I would absolutely stay away from fiberglass impregnated shingles. They easily break apart and when its cold they become brittle. If you need to remove them they break...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-16-07, 06:54 PM
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Flotec Mod S2400A, 1/3 hp sump tripping breaker
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primereef
If I remember correctly the flotec are a low end...
If I remember correctly the flotec are a low end pump. The motor is probably burned out or locking up. They are really not good long term pumps. If interested in quality long term and econiomical...
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Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
04-16-07, 06:46 PM
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Pondless Waterfalls - Any Ideas
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If a leak exist in a liner it can be more economical to fix it then the concrete pond. I wanted a concrete pond but it is...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
04-16-07, 06:33 PM
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Water leaks behind gutter down fascia board
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18,267
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primereef
What type of guttering do you have? Yes you do...
What type of guttering do you have? Yes you do need roof drip edge. Measure the guttering and if it is more than 3/4 of an inch you will have to add strip flashing in addition to the drip edge. If...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
04-16-07, 12:59 PM
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Roofing Flashing
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1,034
Posted By
primereef
You should require all new 'pipe' flanges. Its...
You should require all new 'pipe' flanges. Its difficult tell you how the flue vents, chimney and sidewalls etc. should be done. Depending on your area you may require ice shields at the bottom and...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
04-15-07, 08:48 PM
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gutter trouble
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1,575
Posted By
primereef
If you are using the plastic or vinyl then the...
If you are using the plastic or vinyl then the joints will always leak and you will have slope problems. The rubber joint seal deteriorates sectional gutters lose its slope. The plastic guttering...
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Roofing, Gutters and All Waterproofing Anywhere
04-15-07, 06:28 PM
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Oil Furnace Vent Leaks when it rains
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911
Posted By
primereef
Wow. If I could SEE the way it was installed I...
Wow. If I could SEE the way it was installed I could tell if it was installed on the roof correctly. If it is installed correctly then it could be the vent pipe itself. Without seeing it its hard...
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