Need help - emptying pond

[rd_macgregor]

If the inflow/replacement rate of the water was low to nil, you could buy a 100' coil of 3/4" plastic pipe and set up a siphon as suggested above...it would just take longer to draw down.
Unless you really like seat time on your BX, you might also consider 2 or 3 hours of track hoe time to do the whole job, with or without first emptying the remaining pool.

 

[CincyFlyer]

"Clean water" is subjective. In this case clean mean's there's no large solid objects such as sticks or plants floating in the water. Trash pumps are always rated for size objects it will handle,commonly up to 2".

Harbor Freight Trash Pump

 

[oosik]

It will do a job for you. If you can't beg, borrow or steal one - they do make a Honda 2" model that's not the HD construction grade and its a whole lot less $$$. Right now the one I have is around $1500. The "standard grade" unit is around $650 to $750.

 

[newbury]

Or check with the local fire department for hose they are going to discard.

I wanted some fire hose for various projects (chainsaw scabbards, pier protection) and everybody suggested my local fire department. Well my local government doesn't give them away, but they do sell them.

The load of firehose in the pics cost $20. Most of it that I've gone through doesn't have holes. It should be relatively easy to use it to siphon like Eddie said, fill the hose up and siphon away.

 

[bcp]

I think you would need a rigid hose or pipe on at least the "uphill" side of the siphon. The fire hose would collapse.

Bruce

 

[jaxs]

Or check with the local fire department for hose they are going to discard.


The load of firehose in the pics cost $20. Most of it that I've gone through doesn't have holes. It should be relatively easy to use it to siphon like Eddie said, fill the hose up and siphon away.

I'm no engineer but I don't think you can sipon through that hose in pics.

 

[tractorshopper]

Thanks for the link Cincy. I actually looked at their online store and saw a 2" version of the same pump for $189 with 60 something great reviews.

Newbury, I love the idea of picking up used hose for this. Is that 2"? then I'd only have to buy new suction side hose at HF or TS

 

[CincyFlyer]

Thanks for the link Cincy. I actually looked at their online store and saw a 2" version of the same pump for $189 with 60 something great reviews.

Newbury, I love the idea of picking up used hose for this. Is that 2"? then I'd only have to buy new suction side hose at HF or TS

Yeah, I got my suction-side hose at TS (although 3"). I have 50' of suction, 100' of dump hose (collapsible). 100' is barely enough to get the water from my pool going over the hill, but it works.

 

[newbury]

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Newbury, I love the idea of picking up used hose for this. Is that 2"? then I'd only have to buy new suction side hose at HF or TS

No, mine is 3 or 4 inch I think.

But there must be some firemen here that can tell you what is generally used.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Just for what it's worth. I TRIED siphoning out our pond once, using some ridged 2" plastic pipe. With little drop available, it was a miserable, (very slow when it worked) and frustrating experience.

 

[rd_macgregor]

I'd be inclined to just fill it in and let the displaced water overflow as it is backfilled to the original ditch contour.

 

[crreed67]

I'd be inclined to just fill it in and let the displaced water overflow as it is backfilled to the original ditch contour.

This.

 

[kthompson]

I'd be inclined to just fill it in and let the displaced water overflow as it is backfilled to the original ditch contour.

Only suggestion I would make to this is do not fill in across the width but rather fill in at one area and work from it to push the water away rather than dumping into the water making mud. If you have no idea how I know this can tell you..

David, I live new Myrtle Beach and we are being told as of late yesterday Irma is moving from us and to you and really Georgia. While I will be pleased if it misses us sure wish for all it was heading out to sea. Florida sure does not look good.

 

[CalG]

I'd be inclined to just fill it in and let the displaced water overflow as it is backfilled to the original ditch contour.

If one were to READ the original post, one would understand that "THIS" had been the first effort, and found lacking.

But.. reading is difficult I know. ;-)

 

[crreed67]

If one were to READ the original post, one would understand that "THIS" had been the first effort, and found lacking.

But.. reading is difficult I know. ;-)

Don't understand why this would be found lacking. Dirt goes in, water goes out. Just start piling dirt up at the edge and push it in the water gradually as you go. But.......it does seem that I have been deemed illiterate so what do I know?

 

[CalG]

I didn't deem anyone anything.

But it does appear that you have not read the original post. At least your contributions to the thread suggest as much.

 

[bdog]

Build a fence around it. I can't imagine wanting to get rid of a pond. Do you have fish in it?

 

[rd_macgregor]

If one were to READ the original post, one would understand that "THIS" had been the first effort, and found lacking.

But.. reading is difficult I know. ;-)

The only comment by the OP related to backfilling was that he was concerned about making a big mud ball. Putting dirt in water does make mud, but it also displaces the water. I wouldn't want to drive into the pond right after backfilling, but, over a relatively short period of time, the water will seep out and the substrate should get increasingly stable.

 

[tractorshopper]

Yes all, in trying to push piles in, I tried that a little already starting on one side. It does displace water out the drain channel, although would be really slow going, but what I'm finding in that is I cannot drive over and pack the material that is being pushed in. I'm terrified that I'll get out a few feet and bury the tractor in the newly wetted unpacked fill. Am I wrong to think this? I know I pushed in far enough that my front tires started to sink and moisture came up through the depressions about 4' from the new "edge", which is why I stopped. Then thinking also that the runoff that goes through in the meantime will easily stir up the unpacked material and I will lose a lot through the back end of the dam as light slurry.

B Dog, I don't have fish. I tried to put feeder fish in one time and was going to stock it, but my ducks at that time at the minnows as fast I could put them in, so I never went to the next step.

 

[bdog]

Do you like fishing?

I have a pond not much bigger than yours and I stocked it with catfish, bluegill, and hybrid striped bass. It is very relaxing and the kids love going out there fishing. It is our favorite part of our property. We stocked it earlier this year for the first time and the fish are already big enough to catch.

I guess different strokes for different folks I just can't imagine wanting to fill one in. Hope you don't regret it later.

Then again if you don't give a hoot about fishing I guess it doesn't matter much.