Could this work....an underground box for pump tubing and valves?

[Mmathis]

I hope this makes sense....and now, when the renovation is almost complete, would be the best time to implement the plan.

One of my biggest peeves about the pond was having to pull the pump out whenever I needed to access the valves leading to the Skippy or the turtle bog area.

I previously posted, asking for opinions on the best placement for the valves, and the consensus was that it was "personal opinion." OK.

I am going to use flex-PVC for my tubing, so that I can use standard PVC fittings where I do have to use fittings. I'm planning to bury the tubing. So, what if I buried a plastic housing that I could run the valves through? They'd be out of the way, yet accessible. What made me think about it was the way skimmers are set up & plumbed, underground....

Pros, cons....??????

Or does anyone have other suggestions for my current set-up?

Freezing should never be a problem here, but I could always insulate the box during winter as a precaution.

BTW, these were drawings from my original thread....what to do with the valves....??

 

[ZmanArt007]

As long as the box has drain holes for any rain or overflow I think it would work just fine, I don't see why it wouldn't. I am far from a plumbing or pond expert though so maybe wait for someone else to reply before you start digging

 

[Big Lou]

I like your idea. Check at Lowes and Home Depot for the type of boxes available.

 

[Dave 54]

We have a buried 4" valve from our bottom drain Maggie so I can see it being a problem at all just as long as no-one steps on it you should be fine

Dave

 

[Mmathis]

@Big Lou @Dave 54 @ZmanArt007 -- Thanks, all! Sounds encouraging!

I found this at HOME DEPOT.

I think they come in different sizes, so I'll have to get out the 3-way and valves to see what size would work best. Would only have to modify the holes to accommodate the 3 tubings, and the lid could be easily camouflaged if it needed to be!