Method to keep irrigation pipe above lake floor

[cory2605]

What do you think of using a floating "decoy" to keep the pipe above the floor of the lake to minimize debris? Anyone have any luck with this method?

Thanks,

Cory

[valveman]

I use floats for the pump or intake all the time. Keeps it up off the bottom, and doesn't let it skim from the top.

[cory2605]

I have no idea what type of material the buoys are made of (that my neighbors have). Any suggestions of material, type and where to get them?

Thanks,

Cory

[valveman]

We use floats made for boat docks. Usually long and skinny to hang a submersible under, like 4X1X1. I can get you a name if you can't find anything on a web search.

[hj]

ANYTHING that floats and has sufficient buoyancy to support your intake will work.