How to locate a leak in a pond part 1

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How to locate a leak in a small to medium size backyard pond. Shows some trouble shooting techniques and provides details on how to search for a leak. Keep in mind this pond is well shaded. Some pond owners may think they have a leak when in actuality, they are losing water to evaporation during hot dry spells or if there pond is totally exposed to the sun.

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  • The best way to find out if you have a leak in that situation is to leave the pump off for 2 days. Take a measurement and then retake the measurement in two days. If you don't lose any water then you have a small leak somewhere or it could be from splash. If you lose 3mm of water in two days or close to it then it's evaporation. If you watch the second part of this video it gives more hints on finding your leak. It sounds like a combination of splash and evap. Thanks for watching and gl.

  • There are several techniques for moving large rocks but it depends on the size and shape of the rock. If you search YouTube for rock moving techniques I'm sure somebody uploaded a video. If not, then scour the web. One technique I use with large rocks that require 2 or more people is using a tarp. Maneuver the boulder onto a thick tarp. It's easier for two or more people to grasp and lift.

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  • Great video, i think i have found my leak under the patio where i have a well underneath and the water wears out, at present i have the water circuling after this point down the waterfalls/stream/bog area, and into the pond a little smaller than yours, i have lost maybe 3mm depth in the pond over a 48 hr period (nothing leaks when turned off) its not a massive loss, my waterfalls have minimal splash but the stream is maybe twice the length of yours, do you thinbk this is just evaporation?

  • Very helpful.  I'm going to make one last attempt to save our big pond using your video.

    The water on our pond goes down to a certain level and stops.

    Unfortunately, the rocks are HUGE compared to this video, so I don't know what I'm up against on moving them around.

    THANKS!

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