Building a homemade garage pond

[waynefrcan]

I want to build a homemade garage setup for the winter. I have 3 tubs that add up to 450 gal and I want to double that. Cement building blocks with pond liner 12 ft long 4 ft wide and 3 ft high. Anyone with the gal size formula handy, how many gals is that?

Has anyone here done this setup or is there some threads on it here?

THks

 

[RobAmy]

1080 gallons

 

[Dave 54]

I concure 1080 US Gallons , one question though why build it from block why not put together a wooden frame work then build your garage pond .
More easily constructed and more easily taken down when not needed , it can also be stored

Dave

 

[michey1st]

OR, what about using one of those Intex above-ground pools? I think they tend to be round, so maybe space is a concern, but you should be able to get a deal on one as summer winds down.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/40720864?...7319792&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=105949472432&veh=sem

Lots of folks use these in the ponding world.

 

[waynefrcan]

I concure 1080 US Gallons , one question though why build it from block why not put together a wooden frame work then build your garage pond .
More easily constructed and more easily taken down when not needed , it can also be stored

Dave

Hi Dave yes makes good sense. Have you seen any of these type built? How strong would it have to be to hold 1000 gals I wonder? One long side will rest against the wall.

Thks
Wayne

 

[waynefrcan]

OR, what about using one of those Intex above-ground pools? I think they tend to be round, so maybe space is a concern, but you should be able to get a deal on one as summer winds down.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/40720864?...7319792&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=105949472432&veh=sem

Lots of folks use these in the ponding world.

Thanks, I need the space in the garage as to why I want it only 4' wide.

 

[Big Lou]

This will be a great project to follow.

 

[Dave 54]

Thanks, I need the space in the garage as to why I want it only 4' wide.

I think 220 imperial gallons equates to one ton of water if thats any help to you , so it would have to be fairly strong , there are a number of wooden builds of about he size you want in threads from a year ago that may be of hekp to you or perhaps the person you need to speak to would be @koiguy1969.
My own pond is free standing supported by a frame .

Dave

 

[waynefrcan]

Anyone with build ideas for this?
THks
Wayne

 

[waynefrcan]

Not a single winter death in my garage pond this winter!

 

[waynefrcan]

I guess I should report here that I did make a wood insulated garage pond 10'x4' outside measurements with 40" deep. Followed a plan posted at this forum and youtube videos. Cost about $500 including liner.

 

[Tula]

Would love to see some pictures

 

[waynefrcan]

Ok i'll get some thanks for the interest!

 

[budgenator]

water has a pressure of 0.45 lbs/in^2/ foot of depth, so at 3 feet deep you'll have 1.34 psi or 193 LBS/Ft^2; a standard floor is usually rated at 40-50 LBS/ft^2, so you might have challenges with the sides bowing. Maybe have a 2X8 at the base perimeter, another 6 inches up, then 12 and then at 16 inch to the top of the 3 foot depth; talking to an expert like an architect or a structural engineer might be a good idea!

 

[waynefrcan]

"architect or a structural engineer", funny, all problems get solved with Youtube lol