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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:52:44 AM EDT
Monday I took the Z930M out to the acreage to knock down the heavy growth areas for the first mow of the year (& ended up doing the whole area).
While mowing I found the area that drains into the pond to be saturated to the point of multiple areas of standing water.  Attached FileThe pond itself was clearly overfull.  Attached FileIt was, in fact, overflowing at the low end of the dam.  Attached File Attached FileClearly the overflow intake was blocked & not visible, probably 12"-18" below the surface. The outflow pipe was running, but at a very low rate. Fortunately I had placed a removable guard on the intake, connected to a limb on the bank with a cord. I located the line & gently pulled until the guard was dislodged & pulled up on the bank. It was covered with a mat of sticks & leaves.  Attached FileContinued in next post |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:53:07 AM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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continuation ...
The flow from the outflow pipe picked up immediately.  Attached FileAt that point I went back to mowing & finished up all areas around the pond that weren't soggy.  Attached File Attached FilePart of the concern about the pond was the prediction of heavy rains coming Wednesday & Thursday. I went back Tuesday & although the water level had dropped 8" or so, the intake was still below water & not visible. I used a cultivating rake to move debris & search for the intake. When I finally found it (under a tiny whirlpool) I used the rake to clear more debris & pond weed from the intake mouth. The whirlpool got much larger & the outflow from the pipe below the dam doubled. After a bit, the intake was visible through the water. It was clear of debris so I ended up putting the rim guard back on (even though still submerged) & called it a day.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:57:12 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:31:37 AM EDT
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Get a strainer for the top of it, it will stop debris from getting into your pipe and clogging it while still allowing all the water to flow through it.
I used to have mine clog with corn stakes every spring. I put one on my overflow pipe years ago and and haven't had a clog since. Just remove the stuff that gets around it and your good to go. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 11:34:06 AM EDT
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Pond pipe clogs can be huge headaches, this will fix your future issues.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:08:08 PM EDT
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Post 10 (YouTube), is that you?
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:14:38 PM EDT
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If you're referencing this,
 Clearing Blocked Pond Overflow Pipe Yep. Right after moving back to NC & starting recovery of the acreage. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:23:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hotdog250j: Post 10 (YouTube), is that you? 
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:34:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: continuation ... The flow from the outflow pipe picked up immediately. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240325_192034804b_jpg-3171742.JPG At that point I went back to mowing & finished up all areas around the pond that weren't soggy. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240325_192345292b_jpg-3171748.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240325_194503554b_jpg-3171751.JPG Part of the concern about the pond was the prediction of heavy rains coming Wednesday & Thursday. I went back Tuesday & although the water level had dropped 8" or so, the intake was still below water & not visible. I used a cultivating rake to move debris & search for the intake. When I finally found it (under a tiny whirlpool) I used the rake to clear more debris & pond weed from the intake mouth. The whirlpool got much larger & the outflow from the pipe below the dam doubled. After a bit, the intake was visible through the water. It was clear of debris so I ended up putting the rim guard back on (even though still submerged) & called it a day. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/128622/PXL_20240326_203654393b_jpg-3171745.JPG That is just such a beautiful piece of property. I'm glad to know your drainage plan is a good one. It appears that it works well, and options to filter will help.  Also nice to know where the water stands when it can't drain. That's valuable. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2024 3:13:58 PM EDT
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Thanks for the pics, always nice to see country living.
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Posted: 3/29/2024 8:44:31 PM EDT
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Thanks for the comments!
I printed a better guard for the 6" overflow intake. In normal times, most intake will be from underneath the ring. We'll see how it holds up. Done in ASA, a bit over 10 hours print time on the Xmax3 using about 4/10 of a spool of filament (~$10 worth) & 12 M3 screws.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/30/2024 6:37:11 PM EDT
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Beavers?
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Posted: 3/30/2024 8:42:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ropin4gold: Beavers? That has happened in the past, which resulted in lot of mud in the pipe, but I think this time it was high winds & rain pushed debris into the intake's corner of the pond. The majority of the material coming out with the water was leaves & pond weed. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 2:29:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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I screwed up the screen, assumed the pipe was 6" & it was 4". Drew up a new version & printed it the other day. Installed it today.
 Attached FileFits well. Sits a little crooked because the pipe end was not a clean, straight cut, but should work OK. The top edge of the ring is a bit above the water line & bottom is below so flow is up & in rather than just across & down. |
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Posted: 4/2/2024 10:37:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish: If you're referencing this,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ug_TEjWOOkYep. Right after moving back to NC & starting recovery of the acreage. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=post10 Good job with the drain screen!  |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 4/2/2024 10:53:09 AM EDT
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Might want to dip and clean around your out flow.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 4/2/2024 11:11:11 AM EDT
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Just call post10, he will take care of all your drainage issues.
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