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post #1 of 20
3/30/12 at 5:27pm
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A pool with a shower!

 

The smell was getting out of hand so OldGal and I decided that it was time for the quackerettes to move to the screened-in porch. We moved them without incident last Wednesday. They didn't even seem to notice the change. I cleaned their brooder/wading pool and gave it to them as a place to splash, but they didn't seem interested. They'd occasionally get a drink, jump in for a few seconds and not much else.

 

For my next project I constructed the pool filter. The reaction that I expected from them was, "OH NO! The giant has changed something again. Run away! Run away!" I couldn't have been more mistaken. The moment I plugged the pump in they all went running to the pool to see what the falling water was all about. They were elated. Of course, since I wasn't expecting this reaction I didn't have the camera ready, but I got it as quickly as I could.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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post #2 of 20
3/30/12 at 7:01pm

Look at those girls grow!!!!!

 

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So, did I miss a post about the filter?  Is it sand and charcoal?

 


Edited by Amiga - 3/30/12 at 7:05pm

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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post #3 of 20
3/30/12 at 7:10pm
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Look at those girls grow!!!!!

 

love.gif

 

So, did I miss a post about the filter?  Is it sand and charcoal?

 

No, it's just a bucket packed with a coarse weave plastic cloth that is used around here for erosion control. I only meant it to take out the solids. So far it seems to be working, but it'll be a few days before I know for sure. Even if it doesn't, the kids seem to like it so much that I'll keep it just for that reason.

OldGuy43

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OldGuy43

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post #4 of 20
3/30/12 at 7:15pm

I had been thinking about doing something similar, so I appreciate seeing the setup!  

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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post #5 of 20
3/30/12 at 7:30pm
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I had been thinking about doing something similar, so I appreciate seeing the setup!  

For a pump I used this one from Harbor Freight although the next smaller one might have been better:

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/620-gph-submersible-fountain-pump-68393.html

 

This kinda looks like what I used for filter material. I don't know if it's the exact thing because I find mine in smaller pieces just blowing around the roads.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Weed-Control-Landscape-Fabric/dp/B001T8ASCM

 

I could post a picture of the actual stuff tomorrow if you'd like. It works really well. Doesn't slow the water flow much at all.

OldGuy43

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OldGuy43

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post #6 of 20
3/30/12 at 7:54pm

Nice!

 

I think I would lean toward a solar pump, because I like those and the location of the swim pan and - soon, I hope - a little pondlet out back.

 

I have what I call geotech fabric, the stuff that goes under stone walkways and some roadbeds.  I could try that.

 

Yeah.

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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post #7 of 20
3/30/12 at 8:08pm
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Not meaning to stick my nose in where it's not wanted, but be sure and look at the lift spec on any pump you buy. That's the max height it will push water up to. Solar powereds get pretty pricey by the time you get a respectable lift.

OldGuy43

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post #8 of 20
3/30/12 at 8:21pm

Oh, I would not have mentioned it if I did not appreciate insight and wisdom, OldGuy43.

 

Sometimes I pass on solar ideas, sometimes I go for it.  I'll look around.  But sometimes the seemingly pricey solar option is less than the cost of running electricity to a relatively remote spot.

 

Is four foot lift a big deal for a pump?

 

 

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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post #9 of 20
3/30/12 at 8:42pm
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For a 110 v. pump, no. Apparently, for a solar powered one yes. Expect to pay $140 and up to get 4' of lift. Oh, and you really don't want to run any pump at it's maximum rated lift. The amount of water falls off drastically with lift, so to get a working pump you need at least 2' of leeway.

OldGuy43

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All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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OldGuy43

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All of our money is invested in T Bills.

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post #10 of 20
3/30/12 at 8:47pm

Hmmmmm....

 

I may have found a  $24 pump that can run off of a small panel I already have.  That would be a break.

 

Fun to try to piece things together.

 

 

 

 


Edited by Amiga - 3/30/12 at 8:52pm

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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