Pond build 04

Pond construction

Ron's pond 4. Laying the pipes and bottom drains

A close up of the pipes connected to one of the bottom drains.

The radius bends fitted to the bottom drains are designed to reduce resistance to a minimum.

A damp-proof membrane has also been laid across the excavation to minimize the mixing of groundwater with the base when it is laid to the pond base.

TIP. The pipes for each bottom drain should be as straight as possible to reduce the friction and ensure a free flow of water through the pipe.

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