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Pond Repair

PondPro, Solution for your pond

Pond Pro is a liquid version of EPDM very similar to EPDM pond liners sold in pond supply stores. It works extremely well on all non-porous concrete fountains as well as EPDM fishponds liners. Reflecting pools are another good application for EPDM. These are demanding applications where the unique properties of EPDM have a distinct advantage over other products. The success of PondPro 2000 is through combining ethylene and propylene with a diene monomer. PondPro 2000 is safe for fish and plant life as well as chlorinated water. This polymer (when crosslinked) is an excellent...

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Pond Leaks / Pond Liner

How to Build a Koi Fish Pond

The first step for building a Koi fish pond is planning. You have a few decisions to make about size. With proper filtration and aeration, a 2000 gallon pond can support as many as 20 full grown Koi. If you want less, you can build a smaller pond, but you might want to think about the future. Koi do not breed as quickly or as easily as goldfish but they do breed.Expanding a pond is not cost effective. You would end up spending more than you would if you built a whole new one. So...

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Pond Leaks / Pond Liner

Liquid Liner Should Be A Basic For Any Pond Repair Kit

Pond repair kits are a necessity for any pond owner.  In order to address the natural wear and tear that results in rips, cracks and holes in pond liners, a handy tool kit can be a lifesaver.  But what you keep in that kit can make all the difference and no smart owner should be without some PondPro.  It also has a 25 year history of success and backed by a 5 year warranty. Traditional tools for pond repair can include tape, adhesive and rollers for patching together and smoothing over seams and cracks.  But...

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Pond Leaks / Pond Liner / Pond Repair

Build Your Pond To Last With A Liquid Liner

Build a pond without providing proper sealing and you’ll probably be watching your money getting washed down the drain.  Cracks, holes and leaks can be a persistent and costly problem so heading them off before they start in the construction process is a very good idea.  That means paying particular attention to lining your pond so that it can stand up to wear and tear properly. Any number of factors can cause the surface of a pond to deteriorate or break and lining it adequately is your first line of defense against them.  Sunlight can...

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Pond Leaks / Pond Repair

Make Pond Repair A Snap With PondPro

Pond repair can be labor intensive, costly and frustrating.  If you’ve ever experienced that sinking feeling when you realize that the water level in your pond is steadily decreasing, you know what a hassle repairing leaks can be.  For most pond owners, it brings up visions of buying a liner and hoping it will fit and will provide the coverage you need and perhaps repeating the process more than once. It’s not the most pleasant experience and it has left many a pond owner shaking his head and wishing there were a better way to...

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Pond Liner

How to Repair Your Pond Liner

If your pond liner is composed of EPDM, it can be torn by sharp objects and start to leak.  When that happens, many people think they will need to replace the whole liner, which is sometimes quite expensive.  There is another alternative. Repairing a liner is possible in most cases with a liquid EPDM material.  EPDM is a kind of synthetic rubber.  It is liquid until a catalyst is added that causes it to harden. The synthetic rubber liners are considered the most durable.  They are water and heat resistant.  It is resistant to the...

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Pond Leaks

The Best Solution To Repair Pond Leaks

The most common cause of water loss in fish ponds are water fall leaks and splashes. Sometimes this is caused by simple rock shift. Over a short period of time your pond will lose a considerable of water because of this problem. You might have to adjust the water flow to fix this problem or put the rocks back firmly in a place where they won’t cause splashing. Liner Leak Another type of leak that will be more annoying to fix are cement pond leaks and liner leaks. The method to find this type of...

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Pond Liner

Stop your Pond Leaks With Easy and Quick Solution

Are you upset with the Pond Leaks?  That can be an aggravating and costly problem as it can be difficult to identify the source of the leak and may be nearly impossible to adequately repair it.  For years, traditional EPDM liners have been the only viable solution, but now there is a new and exciting alternative which is allowing pond and fountain owners to breathe easier. So why are leaks so problematic?  It can be frustrating to watch the water level in your pond continually decreasing.  And if you have fish, it can be hazardous...