Fishpond Fountain

by buck2217 in Living > Gardening

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Fishpond Fountain

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a garden fountain / pond quite a simple build, took about 3 working days

The Trough

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a 750 litre stock trough without ballcock

Position and Concrete Base

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03 pad.jpg
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If you don't position and get the nod from the "boss" you know it will be in the wrong place for her!!

Put in Stand and Start Brickwork

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07 first course.jpg
08 second course.jpg

Had to trim back of bricks to get good mortar gaps

Add Bowl and Rest of Bricks

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Bowl is heavy, I needed help from a friend --that makes sure he'll never visit again!!

Cut and Trial Fit Top Bricks

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I drew the trough outline on the concrete first as a template

Tada Finished Beer Incoming!!

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14 lights.jpg