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Knowing a little plumbing never hurt a pond
builder. After all - moving water is a very big part of the pond.
Whenever possible we like to use regular PVC plumbing parts that you can
pick up at your nearest hardware store because they aren't as expensive as
running flexible hose and fittings designed especially for pond building.
PVC tends to lasts longer too.
Sometimes it makes more sense to use the
flexible tubing, especially on smaller ponds and with submersible pumps.
There is also a PVC flex that is now available that combines the durability
of PVC with the bend-ability of the flex hose. It won't bend as much
as the black flex hose but it makes sense to use it when you don't want the
restriction of elbows in the plumbing.
Some valves and fittings that you can get
cheaply are not good to use for ponds. For example, the spring-type
check valve (that prevents water from flowing backwards) you find at
Home Depot or Lowes will greatly decrease the amount of flow from your pump
because it restricts the line. Therefore, we like the flapper-type
check valves. They aren't as easy to find but don't worry - we have
them here.
To get more information on plumbing a pond,
visit
The Pond
Doc's Pond Construction Education Center. Here are a few articles
that should be helpful to you when you are deciding upon the sizes and types
of plumbing parts you'll need:
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Bottom Drains |
Skimmers |
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Auto
Fill (Hudson Valves) /
Bulk
Head Fittings /
Check
Valves /
Connectors /
Eduction
Jets /
Flex
Hose /
Gate
Valves /
Quick Disconnects / Skimmers
Click on any of the thumbnails to
get a better view of the item.
Hose & Piping
When purchasing hose - bigger IS
better. Larger hose is less restrictive and improves water flow. The size of
the outlet port of your pump should not dictate the size hose you choose. For
example, Cal submersible pumps come with 1 1/4" outlet ports. It's common to
adapt the port to 1 1/2" (using a readily available adaptor listed below) in
order to achieve better flow.
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Flex Hose, Ribbed
For ponds or waterfalls |
1" |
XH100 |
$ 1.35
per ft. |
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| 1
1/4" |
XH114 |
$ 1.89
per ft. |
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| 1
1/2" |
XH112 |
$ 2.25
per ft. |
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| 2" |
XH200 |
$ 3.00
per ft. |
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PVC Flex Hose
White, not ribbed hose is best to use when it is to be
buried or if gluing like regular stiff PVC is desired. Prevents use of
elbows and improves waterflow. |
1
1/2" |
PXH112 |
$ 2.25
per ft. |
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| 2" |
PXH200 |
$ 3.00
per ft. |
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Flex Hose, Solid
Black
For use on small ponds, cement fountains or spitters |
3/4" |
FH034 |
$ 1.10
per ft. |
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| 1/2" |
FH012 |
$ .89
per ft. |
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Fish-Safe Skimmers
Side skimmers, such as those used on
swimming pools, create a hazard for an unsuspecting fish. The safest skimmer to
place on your system is the fish-safe skimmer.
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Fish
Safe Skimmer
This skimmer can be installed
directly into the side of the pond or without making a hole in the
liner. It attaches to a PVC arm that
protrudes from the wall of the pond via a bulk head fitting. Another
method would be to use hard PVC and have it attach over the side of the
pond. The basket inside the
skimmer floats up with the water level which gives a little room for lower
water levels before it begins to suck in air. |
AES750B |
$ 119.95 |
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Eduction
Jets
Create flow
by guiding returning water around corners.
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Eduction
Jet
Threaded male 3/4" ends make it easy to install into
bulk head configuration. |
IndJet034 |
$
59.95 |
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Eduction
Jet
Threaded male 1 1/2" ends make it easy to install into
bulk head configuration. Larger Jet allows increased water flow
preferred in larger koi ponds. |
IndJet112 |
$ 119.95 |
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Auto Fill Valves
We have temporarily taken the
Auto Fill Valves off the internet.
Bulk Head Fittings
Bulk Head Fittings make it possible to
plumb right through the liner or hard plastic tubs without water leaking where it
shouldn't. Use bulk head fittings for installing fish-safe skimmers and induction jets.
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Bulk Head
Fittings, Double Female Threads -
Double threaded polypropylene bulk heads provide a watertight solution
when a hole is needed in the side of a rubber liner or hard plastic
container. The perfect piece for installing a fish-safe skimmer
or jets through the liner. |
Item # |
Price |
Order |
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1/2" |
BH012 |
$10.95 |
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3/4" |
BH034 |
$11.95 |
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1" |
BH100 |
$13.95 |
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1 1/4" |
BH114 |
$15.95 |
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1 1/2" |
BH112 |
$16.95 |
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2" |
BH200 |
$19.95 |
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3" |
BH300 |
$39.95 |
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4" |
BH400 |
$89.95 |
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Valves
Valves regulate, restrict and direct
water flow.
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Gate Valve
Gate opens and closes to allow more or less
water flow through. Connects to PVC. |
1 1/2" |
GValve112 |
$ 17.95 |
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2" |
GValve200 |
$ 21.95 |
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Ball Valve,
PVC Slip
Ball turns to allow more or less water flow
through. Connects to PVC on both ends. |
Size |
Item # |
Price (each) |
Purchase |
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1/2" |
AGS1-005G |
$5.95 |
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3/4" |
AGS1-007G |
$6.95 |
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1" |
AGS1-010G |
$9.95 |
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1 1/4" |
AGS1-012G |
$11.95 |
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1 1/2" |
AGS1-015G |
$21.95 |
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2" |
AGS1-020G |
$29.95 |
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3" |
AGS1-030G |
$119.95 |
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Check Valve
Also known as a backflow preventer, it allows
water to flow in only one direction. Connects to PVC.
Illustrated installation instructions included with purchase.
(Much better to use than standard spring-action
valve found at most hardware stores because it does not restrict the
flow like the spring-action valve does.) |
1 1/2" |
CValve112 |
$ 24.95 |
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2" |
CValve200 |
$
29.95 |
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3" |
CValve300 |
$
49.95 |
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Click
here to find more
information about Check Valves |
Connecters & Unions
Without the proper connections none of
the plumbing will work! We have listed here most all unions and connectors
one needs to put a pond or water garden system together.
 Flex Hose to Flex Hose
Connectors
aka Barbed Hose Menders
Connects 2 pieces of flex hose
together. Use a stainless steel
clamp over the connections for
better results and no leakage.
Process Order Online OR Call
Peggy at (404) 375-9600 to Place an Order via Telephone.
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Size |
Item # |
Price (ea.) |
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1/4" to 3/16" |
SHM14316 |
$ 2.95 |
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3/8" x 3/8" |
SHM38 |
2.95 |
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1/2" x 1/2" |
SHM12 |
2.95 |
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1/2" x 3/8" |
SHM1238 |
2.95 |
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1/2" x 5/8" |
SHM1258 |
2.95 |
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5/8" x 5/8" |
SHM58 |
3.49 |
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3/4" x 1/2" |
SHM3412 |
3.49 |
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3/4" x 3/4" |
SHM34 |
3.95 |
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1" x 1" |
SHM100 |
3.95 |
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1 1/4" x 1 1/4" |
SHM114 |
4.95 |
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1 1/2" x 1 1/2" |
SHM112 |
5.95 |
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2" x 2" |
SHM200 |
9.95 |
 Threaded Male to Flex Hose
Insert Connectors
One end screws into
a female threaded PVC fitting and the other
connect to flex hose. Use stainless steel
clamps over the flex
hose connection to prevent drips.
Process Order Online OR Call Peggy at (404) 375-9600 for
Assistance |
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Threaded Size |
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Flex Hose Size |
Item # |
Price (ea) |
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1/4" |
x |
3/16" |
A14316 |
1.95 |
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1/4" |
x |
3/8" |
A1438 |
1.95 |
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1/4" |
x |
1/2" |
A1412 |
1.95 |
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3/8" |
x |
3/8" |
A38 |
2.25 |
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3/8" |
x |
1/2" |
A3812 |
2.25 |
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3/8" |
x |
5/8" |
A3858 |
2.25 |
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1/2" |
x |
1/2" |
A12 |
2.95 |
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1/2" |
x |
3/8" |
A1238 |
2.95 |
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1/2" |
x |
5/8" |
A1258 |
2.95 |
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1/2" |
x |
3/4" |
A1234 |
2.95 |
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3/4" |
x |
5/8" |
A3458 |
3.25 |
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3/4" |
x |
3/4" |
A34 |
3.25 |
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3/4" |
x |
1/2" |
A3412 |
3.25 |
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3/4" |
x |
1" |
A34100 |
3.25 |
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1" |
x |
1" |
A100 |
3.49 |
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1" |
x |
3/4" |
A10034 |
3.49 |
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1" |
x |
1 1/4" |
A100114 |
3.49 |
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1 1/4" |
x |
1" |
A114100 |
3.95 |
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1 1/4" |
x |
1 1/4" |
A114 |
3.95 |
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1 1/4" |
x |
1 1/2" |
A114112 |
3.95 |
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1 1/2" |
x |
1 1/2" |
A112 |
4.95 |
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1 1/2" |
x |
1" |
A112100 |
5.95 |
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1 1/2" |
x |
1 1/4" |
A112114 |
4.95 |
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1 1/2" |
x |
2" |
A112200 |
9.95 |
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2" |
x |
2" |
A200 |
6.95 |
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Threaded Female to Flex Hose Elbow Connectors
Sorry! We do not have a source for these
particular fittings at this time... |
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Threaded Male to Threaded Male
Allows two female threaded fittings to be joined together. |
1" |
M100M100 |
4.15 |
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1 1/4" |
M114M114 |
4.75 |
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1 1/2" |
M112M112 |
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2" |
M200M200 |
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Stainless Steel Clamp
Used to reinforce flex hose connections and stop
drips at connections.
Does not rust in water. |
1" |
MClamp100 |
1.00 |
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1 1/4" |
MClamp114 |
1.50 |
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1 1/2" |
MClamp112 |
1.75 |
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2" |
MClamp200 |
2.00 |
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Quick Disconnects
Allows you to remove hardware plumbed into PVC quickly and with
no cutting of the pipe..
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Male Threaded Quick Disconnect
Allows quick removal of pump or UV unit by
unscrewing. Connects to PVC. |
1 1/2" |
QD112 |
$ 12.95 |
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2" |
QD200 |
$19.95 |
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PVC to PVC
Quick Disconnects
Allows quick removal of pump or UV unit by
unscrewing. Connects to PVC. |
1 1/2" |
QD112 |
$ 9.95 |
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2" |
QD200 |
$12.50 |
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Reducers & Tees
Reducers and tees for flex hose connections.
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Flex Hose Tees
Tees off flex hose to make another water
outlet. Use a stainless steel
clamp over each flex hose connection
to prevent dripping.
Process Order Online OR Call Peggy at (404) 375-9600 to place an
order via telephone. |
Size |
Price |
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3/8" x 3/8" x 3/8" |
2.95 |
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1/2" x 3/8" x 3/8" |
2.95 |
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1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" |
2.95 |
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3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" |
2.95 |
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1" x 1" x 1" |
3.25 |
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1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" |
4.25 |
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1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" |
4.95 |
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2" x 2" x 2" |
15.95 |
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Flex Hose Reducing Tees
Sorry. These items are not currently
available... |
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