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Adding the New Pump and Filtration System From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-109

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6. Once you’ve determined the proper length of vinyl hose from the trickle filter to the UV filter, cut the vinyl hose with a knife (figure D).

7. Attach the two filters by joining them together with plastic clamps at the back of the trickle filter.

8. Another vinyl hose is attached to the opposite side of the filter (figure E) with plastic black clamps, for the clean water to be returned back into the pond.

9. Create a waterfall-like effect by hiding the vinyl hose under a pile of rocks -- but only enough to hide, as the hose can be crushed by too much weight.

10. Next, attach the spa hose to the UV filter and "pond beast." First, use PVC cutters to cut the spa hose (figure F). Then, clean hose inside and out.

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

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11. Apply primer and glue to "seat" area of fitting and spa hose. Push the two together.

12. Run 1" spa hose under the walkway. Add primer and glue to extension, then attach ball valve to control water flow direction.

13. Glue reducing fitting inside the ball valve, then cut flexible tubing to attach the ball valve to UV filter (figure G).

14. Next, use Teflon tape to lubricate the connection of the waterfall pump, then connect the 1" spa hose to the pump (figure H)

15. Apply primer and paint (figure I) to discuss the pump and hoses , then fill the pond with water.

Figure G

Figure H

Figure I

With the pond complete, the Rescue crew adds a variety of plants, pagoda and a footbridge to complete the pond makeover.

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