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STEP 1
PLACEMENT OF THE SKIMMER
• In order to maximize circulation, the skimmer should be
placed directly across from a waterfall. If you do not have
a waterfall, use your area's prevailing winds to determine
where you should place your skimmer along the longest
axis. Use the wind to help push the debris toward the
skimmer.
Skimmer
STEP 2
EXCAVATING YOUR POND BASIN
• If you are installing the skimmer on an existing pond
skip this step and proceed to the next.
• We suggest excavating the pond no more than 18-24"
deep. This depth provides the proper water levels required
for aquatic plants and is deep enough to keep fish alive
during winter.
• The excavation should be dug with a series of shelves.
The shelves will add stability to the walls of the pond
and will also create planting beds for different types of
aquatic plants.
• The first shelf should be about 8-10" deep or the height of
a standard shovel blade (See Ex. 1).
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• The second is typically down another 8-10"deeper. In this
step start your excavation of the skimmer hole (See Ex. 2).
• The third shelf (if desired) will be excavated down another
6" reaching a final excavation of 24" (See Ex. 3).
Prevailing
STEP 3
Winds
EXCAVATING YOUR SKIMMER LOCATION
• Rough out and excavate an area for the skimmer. Use the
Waterfall
outline of the skimmer as your guide.
• When installing the skimmer onto an existing pond you
will need to drain the water from the pond. If you have
fish, save some water from the pond and place in a large
bucket, kiddie pool or cooler. Catch your fish and place
them in your container. Be sure to add an aerator and keep
the fish in a shaded area. Remove any rock that is in front
of and within 3 feet on either side of the skimmer. Pull your
existing liner and underlayment back into the pond 3-4
feet from edge, so you expose the area that needs to be
excavated for the skimmer.
• When installing into an existing pond, we recommend
placing the skimmer lid in the position you have chosen.
Overhang the lid about 6" towards the inside of the pond.
Positioning the skimmer towards the inside of the pond an
extra 6" will allow you some slack in the liner and make
attaching the faceplate easier. Mark the location on the
ground where the skimmer will be excavated into position.
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Ex. 1
Ex. 3
Ex. 2