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22Jun2017-06-22

Diffused Aerators vs Surface Aerators

The two most common types of pond aeration systems are diffused aerators and surface aerators. While each is highly effective, each has certain pros and cons that make them the appropriate choice based on your ponds characteristics. Diffused aeration systems utilize the power of air to de-stratify the water column and infuse oxygen into the pond. Typical set up involves an air compressor that pushes air through tubing down to diffuser(s) located and the bottom of the pond. When the air...

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18Jun2017-06-18

How to Maintain the Right Water Pressure in Your Plumbing

Improper water pressure is a common plumbing problem. If you have such a problem, the first step toward diagnosing and remedying it is measuring your static water pressure. This is easy enough to do with a water pressure measuring gauge, which most hardware and home improvement stores carry. This simple device consists or a measuring gauge and a standard hookup like those on a garden hose that you can screw onto an exterior hose bib or your washing machine's cold or...

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16Jun2017-06-16

3 Ways to Prevent Pond Dredging

Pond dredging is the process by which pond muck, sediment, and sludge that has built up over time is removed by a machine. This process can be done in a couple different ways, but each process has the same end goal: Increase pond depth Improve pond appearance Benefit pond health One more thing that's always the same: Dredging your pond is very expensive. Why Dredge My Pond? Pond dredging sometimes becomes necessary when pond depth becomes too shallow for the pond to be self-sustaining. Ponds reach...

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13Jun2017-06-13

How to Choose the Right Pond Supplies for Your Koi Pond or Water Garden

Many hobbyists first get the idea to build a Koi pond of their own after seeing their first pond in person. The idea of coming home after a long hard day to hear the sounds of a beautiful flowing waterfall and the beauty of colorful Koi fish swimming in crystal clear water sounds almost too good to be true. What could be better than coming home to paradise, your own private oasis in the privacy of your own backyard? This...

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12Jun2017-06-12

Want to Increase the Value of Your Home? Install a Sump Pump!

If you're looking for simple ways to increase the value of your home, a sump pump is a great place to start. Why? They help keep the lower levels of your home -- whether it is a basement or cellar dry throughout the year. Keep the Basement Dry By keeping the basement dry, a sump pump provides a safe and livable space for you and your family to enjoy. You may even wish to transform your dry basement into a spare bedroom,...

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10Jun2017-06-10

Swimming Pool Pump Basics

What is a swimming pool pump? It's the thing that makes the water move through the pool pipes and circulates the water. Basically, a swimming pool pump circulates water through the pool. The water passes through a little basket (to remove any debris) before it gets to the actual spinning pump part. The water is actually pumped by having this impeller spin at high speeds. Water is pumped out. Sounds easy right? Maybe you could build one on your own? Hah,...

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09Jun2017-06-09

Pond Air Pumps – Can You Have Too Much Oxygen in a Pond?

In a typical pond you could not have too much aeration, in certain circumstances you can get what's called 'super saturation' which can be very dangerous to fish. Super saturation occurs when air is added to water under pressure, in a pond system this could happen if you had a pin hole in a pipe leading to a pump, as the water is drawn through the pipe air is pulled in through the hole, however this is quite rare. More likely...

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06Jun2017-06-06

How to Clean Out a Sump Pit?

The maintenance and cleaning out of a sump pit is critical for the performance of the sump pump. Once the basement sump is installed then it is up to the installation contractor to clean out the sump pit prior to commissioning the system and signing it off. In both preformed sump chambers and sump pits there is always a big chance that the pit will be full of builders rubble and debris from the site works. The installation company should...

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05Jun2017-06-05

How Does a Sewage Pump Work?

What is a Sewage Pump? A sewage pump is used to transfer sewage liquids and solids from one place to another. Usually, in residential applications, sewage includes soft solids up to 2" in diameter is pumped from a sewage basin to a sewer system or a septic tank. A sewage pump is installed at the lowest point of the sewage basin. Since the pump is submerged most of the time, it is also referred to as a submersible sewage pump. Sewage pump...

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05Jun2017-06-05

Well Pump Repair: Common Water Pump Problems

If you've owned a home, chances are you've experienced problems with water pressure. Whether it's a complete loss of flow pressure, or intermittent and inconsistent flow, water pressure trouble always seems to come at the most inconvenient time. Some homeowners water pressure problems may be persistent, such as constantly low water pressure, while others may experience an occasional but sudden lack of water pressure. While it's always best to have a professional water well contractor make repairs, it's good to...

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