C cory2605 New Member Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jun 15, 2009 #1 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
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 Cary Austin Staff member Messages 15,823 Reaction score 1,662 Points 113 Location Lubbock, Texas Website cyclestopvalves.com Jun 15, 2009 #2 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.
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.
C cory2605 New Member Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Jun 15, 2009 #3 What material is best for this type of float? 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
What material is best for this type of float? 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 Cary Austin Staff member Messages 15,823 Reaction score 1,662 Points 113 Location Lubbock, Texas Website cyclestopvalves.com Jun 16, 2009 #4 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.
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 Master Plumber Messages 33,613 Reaction score 1,057 Points 113 Location Cave Creek, Arizona Website www.terrylove.com Jun 19, 2009 #5 floats ANYTHING that floats and has sufficient buoyancy to support your intake will work.