DIY Pondless Waterfall Kit - Small
SKU
PL_WF_KIT_SM
A pondless waterfall is a low maintenance way of adding a water feature to your landscape. They require less equipment, are quicker to install and can be converted to a pond later on. The AquaBlox structure of the pondless waterfall makes the feature sturdy enough for animals and people to step on, allowing you to get up close to the feature.
Design to create a stream 6'-7' long. Will pump between 2251 - 1390 gallons per hour depending on waterfall design.Features
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A simpler way of adding a water feature to your landscape (when compared to adding a pond)
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Provide a focal point for your landscape
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Low maintenance - as the water is always moving you don't need to filter it. Can be less maintenance than having to mow the same space.
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Safe for kids and pets, the AquaBlox basin can withstand weight allowing your family to cool down next to the falls.
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Less expensive than a pond in energy cost, equipment, and installation
For more information on installing a pondless waterfall click here.
Order of Installation
- Determine the layout of your pond
- Dig out basin, use extra dirt to create a higher elevation for your waterfall stream
- Layout the pump vault and aquablox to determine the length/width of your basin, mark out this area.
- Dig out the basin so that the pump vault sits lower than the aquablox
- Create a waterfall channel
- Create a path for the piping to run up to the waterfall
- Ensure the basin is level
- Place underlayment and liner in basin and waterfall
- Place AquaBlox side by side
- Add pump vault in the deeper part of the basin
- Add pump and triton check valve into the pump vault
- Connect the pipe to check valve through a pre-drilled hole in pump vault
- Run piping up the waterfall
- Waterfall: cut percise hole in the liner, remove fitting on the back of the waterfall, secure liner to the waterfall (use instruction manual provided to create a watertight seal) connect pipe to 2" MPT x 2" Slip and then into waterfall
- Secure liner using rocks and backfill, make the waterfall blend into the landscape using various plants, dirt and decor
- Completely cover the AquaBlox with your choice of rocks to conceal the basin
- Disguise the pump vault using a removable rock
- Add lights to enjoy your water feature at night
- Fill water basin
- Turn on pump
- Clean stream as needed, keep weed free
- Use a water treatment to treat any algae build up
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