The Dunkel Pond

[B.Scott]

Now a little tech quiry if I might. How do you drain the deck and seal the edges so all doesn't drip down the walls of the filterhouse? Or do you let it all just drip thru?
B.Scott

[dunkel]

The deck is made of a plastic composite material, and some water does come through when it rains, but we have a grated sump at the bottom far end of the filter room that measures 3' x 3' x 2' and it gets pumped out to the side yard and waters the grass and trees.

All the pumps and filters are on stainless steel stands, and all electrical components are cased in stainless steel water proof boxes.

Jeff

[Akai-San]

Jeff & Joelan,

Absolutely amazing! I think your project alone has raised the Koikichi bar up a notch for all to reach for. Thanks so much for sharing . I would be very interested in pics of your deck and "dungeon". I'm still fighting with myself to finalize the planning and designing of my first pond. I to am planning an elevated deck around the pond to match the floor level of our home front lanai. But I am still seeking most efficient set-up for maintaining water quality and all associated pond equipment. Thanks again. Aloha.

[Dennis Woollum]

Hi Jeff. You mentioned in your narrative you added, "a little Dunkle twist". No such thing! You don't seem to do anything "little." Whats your next endeavor??

I am looking forward to another club meeting at your house so I can stand with others in amazement at your pond accomplishment. The underground filter house, and the pond, are outstanding.

[Birdman]

Very nice Jeff, not just the pond but the whole back yard. I like the way it all seams to fit together.

[junglegeorge12]

I cannot believe you went to all that trouble and expense and did not install an underwater research laboratory with an in water elevator. Where is your sense of 007?

[UnkleTim]

After a few years of research, finally digging my hole in the ground last March, going through countless contractors, I stumbled upon Jeff Dunkel. Top notch dude he is. He got us connected with the correct people, had arguments with me at the bottom of the dig saying, "Go Deeper Tim!", and now, we have the gunite in, plumbing is going in. A few weeks from now, he will give my pond a blow job with his polyurea and then, stonework and waterfall to be completed by Steve Barr of Sandcreek pools. Two months ago I was ready to fill in the hole and give up....but now....it is just very close to happening. 6-8" at the deepest point, circular (but not a true circle) approximately 20 feet across. I am getting so excited now that sleep is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

[aquitori]

First off, welcome to the board Tim...You are in good hands with Dunkel when it comes to building ponds. You have quite a few hobbyist in Brentwood to learn from when it comes to Nishikigoi. First things first is to build an adequate environment for you fish then buy Nishikigoi for your pond....

Quote: Originally Posted by UnkleTim After a few years of research, finally digging my hole in the ground last March, going through countless contractors, I stumbled upon Jeff Dunkel. Top notch dude he is. He got us connected with the correct people, had arguments with me at the bottom of the dig saying, "Go Deeper Tim!", and now, we have the gunite in, plumbing is going in. A few weeks from now, he will give my pond a blow job with his polyurea and then, stonework and waterfall to be completed by Steve Barr of Sandcreek pools. Two months ago I was ready to fill in the hole and give up....but now....it is just very close to happening. 6-8" at the deepest point, circular (but not a true circle) approximately 20 feet across. I am getting so excited now that sleep is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

[KoiCop]

for one of his Dunkle's Pumpkin Posse t-shirts! I wear mine with pride. Don

[Steve Nguyen]

for lack of better words, I am just stunning.

it's amazing. maybe you set up a weekend tour for koi-bito folks to stop by and admire your accomplishment. thanks for sharing.
Steve