| RHK
If memory serves me well, you said the pond bottom was going to be dirt. Did you put a mortar coat on the walls as suggested. This was an excellent idea and one that will help you install your liner more smoothly and will eliminate it snagging on the cinder block and being punctured. Also, I would put the water in up to about 6" below your bulkheads and let it sit for at least a couple of days. This will allow the liner to "settle" in the soil and give you less stress over your buulhead connections later. I would still allow about 1" of additional slack in the liner for any additional settling the liner will do in the rainy months to come.
Pond and filter sump look great. Nice job for DIY. Looks like you've thought everything out first before doing the work. Some folks like to jump right into something without the forethought you've employed only to find they have forgotten something after it's too late-then they have to rip it out and start over. Lots of wasted time and expense.
Keep up the great work. Your patience in making sure it's done right the first time will pay big dividends for a long time
Regards
Mike |