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Things to consider when purchasing a Fibreglass Pond
Things to consider before purchasing your Fibreglass Pond
Fibreglass preformed ponds create a wonderful feature for your garden or patio. Easy to install, completely solid and water tight, these ponds are the perfect hassle-free way to get into the pondkeeping hobby.
A fibreglass pond will save you many hours over installing a pond using a pond liner. A fribreglass pond also comes with a lifetime guarantee, so (unlike pond liner) you are completely covered in the unlikely event of a leak.
Here are some important things to consider when ordering a fibreglass pond:
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Measure your space. Ensure you have enough room in your garden to install your fibreglass pond. Check the dimensions and make sure your garden can accommodate the size and depth before you dig the hole!
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Measure the access. Make sure the pond can actually fit through your access into your garden. If you have a narrow alleyway, measure the width and compare it to the depth of the pond. These ponds can be carried on their side to get through to your garden, but must fit down your access route first! Consider removing drainpipes, gates or obstructions if need be. Below are some examples of awkward deliveries due to lack of pre-planning!
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Help on hand. Our drivers are insured to deliver to your driveway only but may offer to assist with the handling if it is safe to do so. If you are ordering a particularly large pond remember to arrange for some helpers to move the pond into your desired final location. If using a builder, ensure that they have labour on site for the manual handling of your pond.
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Thoughtful planning. When making your plan, particularly if installing a raised pond using sleepers or on a patio, try to ensure that the location isn't in direct sunlight or directly under any trees, to avoid algae and excess build-up of detritus. Follow the handy installation guide by clicking here or reading the instructions in the catalogue that comes with your delivery.
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Power points. If you are installing a filter to keep goldfish or koi, consider how you are going to get electricity to the equipment in the pond.
- The right equipment. If you want to use your fibreglass pond to attract wildlife only, purchase some nice pond plants to attract frogs and newts, like water lillies. If you want to keep goldfish and koi, you will need a filter. Our range of combined pressurised filter sets are perfect as a complete package to ensure your pond water is healthy enough for fishkeeping. Don't forget to dechlorinate your tap water too!
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