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I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
pond?
TIA
JB
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How Cold at Your Pond?
Started by Guest_JB_*, Jan 15 2009 03:18 AM
22 replies to this topic
#2 Guest_Galen Hekhuis_*
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 04:38 AM
On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:18:18 EST, "JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote:
>I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
>night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
>pond?
They are predicting 28 here in north Florida.
>I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
>night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
>pond?
They are predicting 28 here in north Florida.
#3 Guest_Phyllis and Jim_*
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 03:26 PM
We are in Jackson MS. The prediction for Thursday night is 16
degrees. It got to 35 today, according to Jim's outdoor thermometer.
Jim has cut off the water to the pond and drained the pipes to protect
the ones above ground from the hard freeze.
Phyllis
degrees. It got to 35 today, according to Jim's outdoor thermometer.
Jim has cut off the water to the pond and drained the pipes to protect
the ones above ground from the hard freeze.
Phyllis
#4 Guest_Hal_*
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 04:49 PM
On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:18:18 EST, "JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote:
>I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
>night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
>pond?
My pond is 47F at 9 AM Thursday. We are forecast for 13F tomorrow,
Friday. I'm guessing the below freezing temperatures won't be around
long enough to freeze the pond surface, so I'm not expecting any
difficulties.
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Hal Middle Georgia, Zone 8
http://tinyurl.com/2fxzcb
>I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
>night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
>pond?
My pond is 47F at 9 AM Thursday. We are forecast for 13F tomorrow,
Friday. I'm guessing the below freezing temperatures won't be around
long enough to freeze the pond surface, so I'm not expecting any
difficulties.
--
Hal Middle Georgia, Zone 8
http://tinyurl.com/2fxzcb
#5 Guest_ReelMcKoi_*
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 10:45 PM
"JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote in message
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> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thurs
day
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> your pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
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It's 25F right now and they're frozen over. The air-pump conked out and
now
the entire surface is frozen. :-( It's supposed to go into the single
digits tonight.
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thurs
day
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> your pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
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It's 25F right now and they're frozen over. The air-pump conked out and
now
the entire surface is frozen. :-( It's supposed to go into the single
digits tonight.
--
RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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#6 Guest_muffinnman_*
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:03 PM
On Jan 15, 5:45 pm, "ReelMcKoi" <a...@anon.net> wrote:
> "JB" <jr...@spamnoipa.net> wrote in message
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> > I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thurs
> day
> > night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> > your pond?
>
> > TIA
>
> > JB
>
> It's 25F right now and they're frozen over. The air-pump conked out an
d
> now
> the entire surface is frozen. :-( It's supposed to go into the sing
le
> digits tonight.
> --
> RM....
> Frugal ponding since 1995.
> rec.ponder since late 1996.
> Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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I'm at -2 here this morning in Massachusetts. I'm at 7 feet deep, so
there's room for freezing over. The air pump is working up a storm
and the ceramic heater has the insulated pump house above 40...
> "JB" <jr...@spamnoipa.net> wrote in message
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> > I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thurs
> day
> > night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> > your pond?
>
> > TIA
>
> > JB
>
> It's 25F right now and they're frozen over. The air-pump conked out an
d
> now
> the entire surface is frozen. :-( It's supposed to go into the sing
le
> digits tonight.
> --
> RM....
> Frugal ponding since 1995.
> rec.ponder since late 1996.
> Zone 6. Middle TN USA
> ~~~~ }<((((*> ~~~ }<{{{{(ö>
I'm at -2 here this morning in Massachusetts. I'm at 7 feet deep, so
there's room for freezing over. The air pump is working up a storm
and the ceramic heater has the insulated pump house above 40...
#7 Guest_Nan & Rich Zitney_*
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:04 PM
On Jan 14, 10:18 pm, "JB" <jr...@spamnoipa.net> wrote:
> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursda
y
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at y
our
> pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
It was 13 here in western Delaware this am. Pond mostly frozen over,
pump still running. Flippin cold for here. It's been years since it
was this cold.
Nan in De
> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursda
y
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at y
our
> pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
It was 13 here in western Delaware this am. Pond mostly frozen over,
pump still running. Flippin cold for here. It's been years since it
was this cold.
Nan in De
#8 Guest_Bonnie NJ_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 12:09 AM
It was 5 here last night in NW NJ. They say that tonight will be
colder.
Bonnie
NJ
colder.
Bonnie
NJ
#9 Guest_Gerald Simonowits_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 12:42 AM
In article <_6SdnYcwvvze5fPUnZ2dnUVZ_qTinZ2d@earthlink.com>,
"JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote:
> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
> pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
Here in Newark, Delaware, we will have a low of 4F. Both the heater in
the pond and the bird bath (heated) I think will handle that. Having a
heated bird bath in this weather is real important for the birds as
their natural water sources freeze up. We've got bunches of feeders and
many varieties of birds....I know that's off topic but thought it would
be ok to share.
"JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote:
> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at your
> pond?
>
> TIA
>
> JB
Here in Newark, Delaware, we will have a low of 4F. Both the heater in
the pond and the bird bath (heated) I think will handle that. Having a
heated bird bath in this weather is real important for the birds as
their natural water sources freeze up. We've got bunches of feeders and
many varieties of birds....I know that's off topic but thought it would
be ok to share.
#10 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 12:19 PM
What's everyone's latest report? There is some serious cold air across the
nation. Alaska's revenge for not accepting their governor (or ridding them
of her) not sure which? ;-)
We had it before Christmas, but we had snow on the ground which insulated
my pond so I had to be careful running the heater or it brought it up and
over 40F, at which time it started melting my snow layer.
Then we warmed up and I mean seriously warm after the holidays. I think one
of the days was 60F, most high 50's with wind! Unfortunately we're now in
an inversion where the temp doesn't change much from day & night. 32F
during the day, 28F at night, the days are grey and dreary. No snow for
insulation. Pond was down to 35F as I haven't had it on since those really
warm days. Turned it on about 8 hours ago and it is up to 36F. Will leave
it on till morning.
Also have heated bird bath, for birds and squirrels since ponds are covered
in winter. Though I finally went out and checked the lily pond. In 2 small
places the screen is touching the water, but I'm sure they're all iced up
now. That pond only has a bubbler and 100 watt heater.
So give your latest cold report and how your ponds are fairing?
~ jan
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Ponds: www.jjspond.us
nation. Alaska's revenge for not accepting their governor (or ridding them
of her) not sure which? ;-)
We had it before Christmas, but we had snow on the ground which insulated
my pond so I had to be careful running the heater or it brought it up and
over 40F, at which time it started melting my snow layer.
Then we warmed up and I mean seriously warm after the holidays. I think one
of the days was 60F, most high 50's with wind! Unfortunately we're now in
an inversion where the temp doesn't change much from day & night. 32F
during the day, 28F at night, the days are grey and dreary. No snow for
insulation. Pond was down to 35F as I haven't had it on since those really
warm days. Turned it on about 8 hours ago and it is up to 36F. Will leave
it on till morning.
Also have heated bird bath, for birds and squirrels since ponds are covered
in winter. Though I finally went out and checked the lily pond. In 2 small
places the screen is touching the water, but I'm sure they're all iced up
now. That pond only has a bubbler and 100 watt heater.
So give your latest cold report and how your ponds are fairing?
~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#11 Guest_Phyllis and Jim_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 01:08 PM
MS got to 21 degrees. 17 would have been a record.
Tonight will also be in the low 20s.
The pond has some ice on the waterfall, but otherwise it is clear.
Jim
Tonight will also be in the low 20s.
The pond has some ice on the waterfall, but otherwise it is clear.
Jim
#12 Guest_dr-solo@wi.rr.com_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:34 PM
I think it got down to -10 or lower. Something went wonkie with my titanium heater
and it cut out. the pond on that size froze altho the air blower kept the other side
open. I created a new "in the pond" veggie filter, moved to sit on the ledge near
the blower so the pump continues to pour water into the filter and the water celery
looks green (frozen?). The new design for covering the pond resulted in the plastic
slipping down and heat escaped. Got a new heater, dropped it in but it has been too
cold for me to sneak out for a peek until just now. The surface is all thawed and
the temp is 38oF but the plastic is flat on the veggie filter and there is ice. sigh.
Time for a new design for the "lean to" over the pond. I think I am going back to
hoops that clear the snow off at least. Ingrid
and it cut out. the pond on that size froze altho the air blower kept the other side
open. I created a new "in the pond" veggie filter, moved to sit on the ledge near
the blower so the pump continues to pour water into the filter and the water celery
looks green (frozen?). The new design for covering the pond resulted in the plastic
slipping down and heat escaped. Got a new heater, dropped it in but it has been too
cold for me to sneak out for a peek until just now. The surface is all thawed and
the temp is 38oF but the plastic is flat on the veggie filter and there is ice. sigh.
Time for a new design for the "lean to" over the pond. I think I am going back to
hoops that clear the snow off at least. Ingrid
#13 Guest_Galen Hekhuis_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 07:11 PM
Well, it got down to 25.5 last night here in north Florida, and my
attempt at sprinkling water over the plants to keep them from freezing
didn't exactly work when temperatures got that low.
http://i181.photobuc...an172009004.jpg
How it used to look in warmer times:
http://i181.photobuc...un012008012.jpg
Oh well. It's supposed to get to 60 today, 70 tomorrow.
attempt at sprinkling water over the plants to keep them from freezing
didn't exactly work when temperatures got that low.
http://i181.photobuc...an172009004.jpg
How it used to look in warmer times:
http://i181.photobuc...un012008012.jpg
Oh well. It's supposed to get to 60 today, 70 tomorrow.
#14 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 09:29 PM
On Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:11:58 EST, Galen Hekhuis <ghekhuis@earthlink.net>
wrote:
>Well, it got down to 25.5 last night here in north Florida, and my
>attempt at sprinkling water over the plants to keep them from freezing
>didn't exactly work when temperatures got that low.
>
>http://i181.photobuc...an172009004.jpg
>
>How it used to look in warmer times:
>http://i181.photobuc...un012008012.jpg
>
> Oh well. It's supposed to get to 60 today, 70 tomorrow.
Sure made for pretty ice sculptures. I think you're suppose to leave the
water on. Even if it forms ice, the plants will make it. Leaving the water
on until the ice melts keeps the temp above 32F.... water gives off heat
when turning to ice so the story goes. ;-)
Holding just below freezing here. Ponds at 39F and I turned the heater off
hours ago.
Ingrid I'm feeling for you! -10! Yikes! ~ jan
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Ponds: www.jjspond.us
wrote:
>Well, it got down to 25.5 last night here in north Florida, and my
>attempt at sprinkling water over the plants to keep them from freezing
>didn't exactly work when temperatures got that low.
>
>http://i181.photobuc...an172009004.jpg
>
>How it used to look in warmer times:
>http://i181.photobuc...un012008012.jpg
>
> Oh well. It's supposed to get to 60 today, 70 tomorrow.
Sure made for pretty ice sculptures. I think you're suppose to leave the
water on. Even if it forms ice, the plants will make it. Leaving the water
on until the ice melts keeps the temp above 32F.... water gives off heat
when turning to ice so the story goes. ;-)
Holding just below freezing here. Ponds at 39F and I turned the heater off
hours ago.
Ingrid I'm feeling for you! -10! Yikes! ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
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Posted 18 January 2009 - 05:54 PM
"JB" <jrbno@spamnoipa.net> wrote in message
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> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> your pond?
Sorry to be so late,
I'm in PacNW.
>From mid Dec. until around 5 Jan. my ponds
were covered with ice and a layer of snow.
So, quite assuredly 32 or 33 degrees.
Then up to I believe about 38-39 degrees.
Last night (17-18 Jan) again ice on top
(will melt during day)
so again 32-33-34 degrees.
news:_6SdnYcwvvze5fPUnZ2dnUVZ_qTinZ2d@earthlink.com...
> I'm located in central Arkansas. They're predicting lows of 13 on Thursday
> night, the coldest so far. Just curious, what's the temperature like at
> your pond?
Sorry to be so late,
I'm in PacNW.
>From mid Dec. until around 5 Jan. my ponds
were covered with ice and a layer of snow.
So, quite assuredly 32 or 33 degrees.
Then up to I believe about 38-39 degrees.
Last night (17-18 Jan) again ice on top
(will melt during day)
so again 32-33-34 degrees.
