Pond is back up and running

[RobAmy]

Yesterday I put the main pump back on and got the stream running again. I did have a section of the Flexible PVC Pipe that was broken due to ice I assume. The break was about 6" long and boy did the water come out of there once I powered up the pump. I cut out the bad area and fixed it up with a couple of 2" fernco's. All is good now. I am surprised that type of tubing cracked.

A few of gold fish enjoying the warmer temps.

 

[Tula]

Lucky you

 

[mrsclem]

Its been a really cold winter. I had my 3" junction for my stock tank filter freeze and explode and my ball valve on the 2nd stock tank freeze and come apart.

 

[j.w]

My pond is frozen on top today! You guys w/those warm temps better be happy now cuz you know this won't last, winter is not over

 

[sissy]

how true I am just waiting to see what horror we will end up with in March

 

[RobAmy]

The calm before the storm

 

[brokensword]

Yesterday I put the main pump back on and got the stream running again. I did have a section of the Flexible PVC Pipe that was broken due to ice I assume. The break was about 6" long and boy did the water come out of there once I powered up the pump. I cut out the bad area and fixed it up with a couple of 2" fernco's. All is good now. I am surprised that type of tubing cracked.

A few of gold fish enjoying the warmer temps.

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if you can, try and pitch your pipe so it drains back into the pond (as I did) or blow the hose line(s) out prior to winter. So far, haven't had any issues re flex pvc, but I think this is the reason. I'm sure there's water still inside portions but they're all at water level or below. Even the ones in the bog.

Just an idea.

 

[RobAmy]

Agreed. The elevation is such all can't drain back into the pond. 90% does but from the stream to the skimmer the flex pipe rises toward the top of the skimmer. I think what I will do in the warmer weather is to put a T with a drain right at the breakage point for drain purposes to avoid more winter issues going forward.

 

[Faebinder]

Here in PA, winter is over. We are in Spring, though potential for snow is there. I started my bog when the temperature hit 80 F the other day. It's 41 F today but all 50s and high 40s from now on it looks like.

 

[RobAmy]

Here in PA, winter is over. We are in Spring, though potential for snow is there. I started my bog when the temperature hit 80 F the other day. It's 41 F today but all 50s and high 40s from now on it looks like.

Lets hope it is over, March can be pretty iffy for sure.

 

[Lisak1]

Flex PVC cracked? That's kind of surprising... that is some tough stuff. Ours came with a lifetime warranty - I laughed when we bought it. I asked the guy if they would provide the labor to replace it if it ever cracked... uh, nope!

 

[RobAmy]

Flex PVC cracked? That's kind of surprising... that is some tough stuff. Ours came with a lifetime warranty - I laughed when we bought it. I asked the guy if they would provide the labor to replace it if it ever cracked... uh, nope!

It surprised me too, I understand that it could but that is some strong stuff. I believe it is going on its 5th year age wise underground. I cracked length wise on the pipe. There was definitely an ice blockage in that area. We had a super cold couple week stretch, maybe then was the issue. At least it was easy to spot, it blew out a section of the ground when I plugged the pump on.

 

[addy1]

I haven't checked my ponds pipes, hope they held!

Glad you got yours fixed.

 

[Lisak1]

it blew out a section of the ground when I plugged the pump on

Totally not a funny situation, but that part did make me LOL! The visual of the ground just exploding - haha!

 

[brokensword]

It surprised me too, I understand that it could but that is some strong stuff. I believe it is going on its 5th year age wise underground. I cracked length wise on the pipe. There was definitely an ice blockage in that area. We had a super cold couple week stretch, maybe then was the issue. At least it was easy to spot, it blew out a section of the ground when I plugged the pump on.

According to two sources, flex pvc at 2" can handle 1300 psi and water when it freezes, can theoretically put out 30,000 psi. So, not so surprising when you get trapped water freezing.

https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/resource-center/strength-of-pvc-pipe-with-strength-chart/
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Michael