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Over Flow Siphon Piping #252673 03/25/11 11:53 AM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 109 SC D Dieselscout80 OP
OP Dieselscout80 D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 109 SC	My pond has a over flow siphon piping setup made of PVC pipe. I'm concerned that the PVC is going to be damaged by the sunlight. What is the best way to protect the piping and that looks more natural? Attached Images One acre pond built in 2007. Stocked: Mar 2010 500 BG and 250 Shellcrackers Mar 2011 25 LMB and one bag of FHM

Re: Over Flow Siphon Piping Dieselscout80 #252682 03/25/11 02:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,084 Likes: 282 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,084 Likes: 282 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Most of us are also using PVC. I have one overflow that is about 20 years old with no problems from UV rays. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: Over Flow Siphon Piping Dave Davidson1 #252730 03/26/11 07:00 AM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 5,730 Likes: 289 Indiana, Boone County, 25 mile... R RAH Lunker
RAH Lunker R Joined: May 2009 Posts: 5,730 Likes: 289 Indiana, Boone County, 25 mile...	It would be nice to have a solution for camouflaging white PVC pond drains. I have piled up large field stones on some of mine, but they block some of the water flow and seem to become dislodged over time exposing the white pipe again. I am guessing paint would not hold up well. Any ideas?