Econo-Drain

For efficient pond management and healthier streams, bottom, rather than top, water overflow from ponds is recommended.  The reasons, simply stated, are below:

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  1. Bottom drainage results in longer retention of natural and commercial fertilizers in the top water of the pond.
  2. Bottom drainage aids in maintaining more stable water temperature, in either warm or cold water ponds, which lengthens the growing period of fish.
  3. Toxic chemical compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide accumulate on pond bottoms and should be held to a minimum in order to prevent pollution and heavy fish "die-off" and pond turnover.
  4. Continuous bottom drainage prevents sudden releases of large accumulations of toxic chemicals, thereby preventing possible serious pollution of water down stream.
  5. Bottom drainage minimizes the buildup of silt and other debris on the pond bottom.
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With a Premiers' Econo-Drain easily adapted to any existing drainage system, you can transform your pond into a more valuable, efficient, and productive asset.

 

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Premiers' Econo-Drain installs easily and economically in any pond.  Pays for itself in fertilizer savings alone!

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Figure 1 illustrates the most common method used for water level control in small ponds.  A Premiers' Econo-Drain sleeve simply slides over the standard pipe.

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In figure 2, the pond has been designed with outlet pipe set in dirt fill of the dam.  To install the Econo-Drain, select the drain size that corresponds with the outlet pipe size and bolt in place.  The intake pipe length, in all systems, is determined by the distance from the Econo-Drain inlet to the base of the dam.
 

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Figure 3 shows the Econo-Drain offered for systems with larger conduit pipe, to include the economical Econo-Drain sleeve to accommodate standard pipe.

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As indicated in figure 4, a Premiers' Econo-Drain can easily be installed on existing chimney overflow systems constructed of brick, cement blocks and like products.

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This website was last updated on: November 17, 2009

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