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Add a Waterfall Project
Easy upgrade: add a waterfall to your pond. This weekend project is sure to give your backyard pond a whole new vibe. Build a DIY waterfall with smartpond®.
Items Needed
- 800 GPH Pond & Water Feature Pump
- 8 in. Spillway
- 3/4 in. Tubing
- Filter Box
- Landscaping Stones
- Waterfall Foam Sealant
- Pond Tint (optional)
- Pond and Landscape Lights (optional)
Tools
- Tamper
- Level
- Work/garden gloves
- 2 adjustable hose clamps (1/2-in. to 1-1/14 in. recommended)
- Screw driver
- Utility bucket (if using Pond Tint)
- Nitrile or latex gloves (if using Pond Tint)
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1. Prepare
Clear and level the area at the edge of the pond where you would like to add your waterfall. Tamp down the dirt.
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2. Elevate
Place large blocks or stones to elevate where the spillway will sit. Use a level to determine the best placement.
TIP: The height of your waterfall is determined by your pump size. Check out our Waterfalls 101 Selecting Waterfall Products page for more info.
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3. Spillway
Place the spillway on the support stone. Adjust placement as needed for proper height and to ensure your flow is level.
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4. Tubing
Place the hose clamp near the end of the tubing. Attach the 3/4 in. Tubing to the Spillway adapter. Slide the hose clamp up to the spillway adapter where the tubing is attached. Tighten the hose clamp to secure the tubing.
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5. Assembly
Assemble* the pump, filter box, and tubing. Place in the pond close to the waterfall.
TIP: Tilt the filter box on its side to allow water to flow in as you place it in.
*See below for assembly instructions.
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6. Place
Place the spillway on the support stone. Use landscape stones and rocks to conceal the spillway and create a surface for the water to flow over.
TIP: Tuck the tubing into the stones and rocks as you place them.
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7. Secure
Place a large, flat stone on top of the spillway to secure it in place. Now is a good time to test your flow and make any adjustments.
TIP: The 800 GPH Pond & Water Feature Pump has flow control, allowing you to adjust the output.
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8. Conceal
Conceal the tubing and pump power cord with stones.
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9. Seal
Use Waterfall Foam Sealant to make the gaps between rocks watertight, improving the flow of your waterfall.
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10. Lights
Place the Pond and Landscape Lights in and around your waterfall to illuminate the flow.
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11. Pond Tint
According to the bottle instructions, add Pond Tint to the water to create a beautiful blue effect.
TIP: Wear gloves when handling Pond Tint. Add when waterfall is on for quick disbursement.
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12. Enjoy!
Sit back and relax, enjoying your updated backyard oasis!
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Pump and Filter Box Assembly
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1. Pump
Attach the included adapter to the pump. Place the pump in the filter box with the bio-balls.
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2. Filter Pads
Place the blue (fine) filter pad over the adapter. Place the black (coarse) filter pad on top.
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3. Tubing
Thread the tubing through the hole in the lid. If using a hose clamp, add it to the end of tubing after threading.
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4. Connect
Connect the tubing to the pump adapter. Slide the hose clamp down to where the tubing connects to the adapter and tighten.
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5. Cord
Secure the pump's power cord.
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6. Lid
Snap the lid on all the way to close the filter box.