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I will probably end up with either a 6 or 8 inch system for my 1/4 acre pond which is fed by around 10 acres of hilly area. My pond will be in the woods.
My concern is the screen on the inlet of a siphon system. I spoke with the get at the plumbing place and he never heard of any clogs. Just wanted to double check with members here for any additional possible feedback. Thanks.
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Welcome to the forum, Mike.
One of the easiest ways to prevent a clog is to build a rock pile around the siphon inlet.
Will your inlet have a "screen" or more of a "cage"? Meaning will you be blocking even small debris/leaves, or only items so large they would get trapped?
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The inlet has a screen type gizmo. This seller calls it a trash guard, but it looks similar to what other sellers also show on their siphon systems. It would be mounted a foot or 2 above pond bottom but after years of use, it just seems like it would clog easily. When I asked about not using the concern was maybe a turtle or something to get up there and clog it? [img:center] http://www.easywayplastics.com/page/page/1495304.htm[/img]
Last edited by TN Mike; 12/13/14 11:10 AM.
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That would clog with leave/algae pretty quickly under full siphon mode. I'd suggest something much more open that will allow softer/ flexible debris like leaves and plants flow through and only block out larger sticks....or as I'd said earlier, build a moderate size rock pile over and around the inlet out of large 10"+ rock. I'd suggest a trash guard more like this one over what you'd linked....
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Rainman that is probably exactly what I am looking for. Have a source? Thanks.
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Try pond dam piping and click on accessories.
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Thanks. That was too easy.
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