New to ponds, got a crazy one that needs tons of work!

[D2daJAZ]

I'm out in Mesa, Az. My new house has a large horseshoe shaped pond and waterfall with a cave/pump room which also houses the Jacuzzi equipment(I believe) pond is dry as a bone and I learned from the neighbors no one has seen it running or even with water in it in 4 years+!!!

I do know it has power, and a lot of cool stuff like a transparent rock panel with a flood light behind it under the waterfall and clear glass blocks on the lip of the waterfall lit by a submersible light(that is clearly broken)

Lots of potential, and lots of work, and figured I would take a look around here and see what I can learn. I can see some cracks and at least one area that has somewhat new concrete in it(poorly done in a crack) So I am thinking it needs some Herco rubber sealant at the bare minimum before I even try and fill it.

pics to come soon

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our group!

Sounds like a neat pond. When you have time start a thread in the construction area with pictures. We will be able to follow along and help you as much as we all can.

 

[sissy]

Welcome and wonder after all that time it holds water .Is it a liner pond or cement .Congrats on your new home and hopefully a great pond with work

 

[Becky]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[morewater]

Fire off some pictures.

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! Would love to see pictures.

 

[Tula]

Welcome Sounds like a neat set up.

 

[D2daJAZ]

Need to get some pics, is this forum Tapatalk enabled?? That would be extremely helpful!

 

[D2daJAZ]

Here's a pic of the pond from the bridge showing the upper waterfall area

 

[D2daJAZ]

The cave/pump room. Has hottub and pond pumps and heaters and such in it. Finally got the bug guys out so I can venture in now lol

 

[D2daJAZ]

Another shot showing the pond, bridge, and hottub(also needs flex seal lol)

 

[MitchM]

What kind of shape is the electrical system in?
If you already have experience with aquariums, then you know the potential dangers with faulty or neglected pumps.
I would figure out a budget before getting too involved with resurrecting this pond.
The folks here can help you with potential replacement pump selection and best plumbing practices.
Sounds like a fun project though.

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[sissy]

I see you have needle palms man they hurt and the bigger they get the worse they are .Had one and know first hand YIKES

 

[D2daJAZ]

The electrical is fine. One of the pumps is an old brass one and I have a body that does commercial pond work for a living. I get stuff wholesale so the pumps won't be an issue but everything does run when I throw the breakers. I'm sure there is work to be done but I am more worriEd about the actual pond then the pumps due to my experience if that makes sense?

 

[Mmathis]

Need to get some pics, is this forum Tapatalk enabled?? That would be extremely helpful!

@addy1