greenlight Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 hi everyone, I am so pleased to have found this site, I have learned so much from reading the outdoor pond forum but in need of help., I became a pond owner 1 year ago after buying a new house. Tucked away in the yard was an extremely overgrown pond, full of oxegyn weed, water lillies and SNAILS!!!!! but the water was very clean. After a big clean, trim and new plantings and a month to settle we added 8 goldfish, which have nearly doubled in size and have produced babies! So far I have been able to keep the pool chemical free and hope to keep it that way. I would put the age of the pool at approx 30 years, and in that time a leak has occured about 10cm below the original waterline which I would like to repair to raise the level. My dream wish is that someone who has had experience with this type of old pool will be able to give me an idea if there is any way to fix the problem. Is there a godsend out there? fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 welcome to the forum greenlight what is the pond made of, it will help to know so correct advise can be given on the way you repair it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi greenlight. Sorry, I can't help with the pond but :bounce: Welcome to the forum :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi & welcome! Sorry I have no experience with ponds but many here do and as you will learn people are always eager to help. Take care & have fun, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 caper are you up early or going to bed late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 :lol: Going to bed late...3:12 a.m. here! Was on my way and thought I'd stop in here for a bit. Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 go get some sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Soon I promise 8) :lol: Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlight Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 thanks for your welcome folks, the pond is concrete, it has what appears to a small sump perhaps about 1m diameter beside it,the pond is a comma shape 3m long by 2m at its widest, I'll post a photo when I find the instructions again! doh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hi greenlight and welcome to the forums. I have added a link on how to post images at the top of the Welcome section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlight Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 hope this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 :bounce: Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi Greenlight - welcome - we are not much good to you regarding your pond - but would like to advise that the Kapa Mana club has its meeting this week - Wednesday night and even though we meet in Tawa - we do have members from Kapiti - you might like to come along and meet them. have a look in the club section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pleco Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 can you find the crack in the concrete and how big is it (the crack ) oh and welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlight Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 thanks peanuts will check that out. Hi mr pleco, the hole is to the right of what was the waterfall Which still works hose fed, hole is uneven in shape, looks like pieces have broken out, quite uneven, when I first cleaned pond out it had a woody weed growing from it. When I pulled it out it had about a 8cm weed mass attached, but came away quite easily. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Sure is pretty, hope you are able to fix it! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Welcome to the forums Awesome looking pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenlight Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 An update on the leaking concrete pond, It was suggested to me that plumbers or builders bog could do the trick, so at spring cleaning time, hired a pump, cleaned pond out completely, bogged it up, and Bobs your Auntie!!!!!!! worked a treat, hope this might help somebody else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Thanks for the tip. My own pond seems to have stopped leaking all by itself (probably clogged up with gunk ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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