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A pond skimmer is an effective tool to remove twigs, leaves and other debris that gets accumulated on the surface or sometimes inside the mechanical filter that is present in the middle of your gardens Calgary pond. Along with making available a secondary mechanical filtration mat and a filter basket, a pond skimmer also provides an effective housing for your pump. A pond skimmer can be installed easily and it does not necessitate adjustment of the pump or cleaning the filter.

5 Steps to properly Install Algreen’s Pond Skimmer.

1. Create a hole near your pond keeping in mind that’s it is a bit larger than the pond skimmer in order to accommodate the pond skimmer box. The hole that has been dug for the skimmer box should be properly leveled and compact. Level the skimmer box from front to back and side to side. When you’re finished the normal water level is ¾” to 1 ½” below the top of the weir opening.

2. By holding the liner against skimmer opening such that 1 inch extension is allowed above the top of skimmer box, connect the pond skimmer to pond liner. A small sack liner can be allowed beneath the weir opening.

3. Weir can now be reassembled with the pond liner and skimmer box making sure that it lies between skimmer box and weir assembly. Find the top two corner mounting holes. Locate pre-drilled weir plate and liner after which you need to use a nail or awl to carefully punch hole where the mounting screws are present. After you have inserted the blackened screws, make sure that you check the alignment. A comfortable fit of the pond liner is a necessity.

4. Disassemble and apply the fish-safe silicone sealant provided to the pond skimmer box around the weir opening and the screw holes. Reassemble. Punch the remaining holes through the liner. It is important to first insert the screws and then tighten them properly in following arrange: 1. Top two corners, 2. Bottom two corners, 3. Remaining holes.

5. Also fix two barb-head fittings  at the back of the pond skimmer filter. An additional waterfall pump can be attached at the back of skimmer.
Using non-kink tubing and clamps (purchase separately) connect the tubing to the barb-head fitting and secure with a clamp.

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Custom Stone and Waterscapes

‎3829 Parkhill Place SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2W6

Specializes in Calgary Landscape Design, Calgary Landscaping, Calgary Gardens, Calgary Ponds and Waterfalls.

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