CathyG
Fishaholic
Hi, all!
I have a concrete pond which has been established for many years, but over this last couple of weeks we have noticed an alarming drop in water volume which cannot be attributed solely to evaporation - we are talking in excess of 200 litres a day. This is costing me a fortune in chemicals and considering I am on a water meter too.
Since I have only been at this house a couple of months, I am not sure how old the pond is, or know anything about its construction. I know that it is older than the conservatory (hence the conservatory width) and this part of the building is showing signs of wear and tear.
I realise that I am going to have to completely drain the pond to look for leaks (might I find drains perhaps?) What would you guys advise, could we layer pond liner inside the pond, or should we infill with more concrete? What concerns me is that concrete is acidic and corrosive, how do I find a suitable mix and how long would it need to be left?
TIA!
I have a concrete pond which has been established for many years, but over this last couple of weeks we have noticed an alarming drop in water volume which cannot be attributed solely to evaporation - we are talking in excess of 200 litres a day. This is costing me a fortune in chemicals and considering I am on a water meter too.
Since I have only been at this house a couple of months, I am not sure how old the pond is, or know anything about its construction. I know that it is older than the conservatory (hence the conservatory width) and this part of the building is showing signs of wear and tear.
I realise that I am going to have to completely drain the pond to look for leaks (might I find drains perhaps?) What would you guys advise, could we layer pond liner inside the pond, or should we infill with more concrete? What concerns me is that concrete is acidic and corrosive, how do I find a suitable mix and how long would it need to be left?
TIA!