Automatic Fill Valve Installation in Pond Skimmer 

The float valve is to replenish evaporated water to the pond so it is not necessary to have in your pond if you don't mind adding water to the pond with a garden hose once a week. We use a circulation pump to flow water from the pond to filtration.

Thanks for the compliment. Shipping product to Australia can cost quite a bit of money. For most people it is simply cost prohibitive. Wish we could help you.

The tubing can be direct buried for sure. However it can be damaged with a shovel easily if it is in an area when it can get tagged conduit is smart. We have tubing couplers that make repairs super easy if needed. Seriously make a repair in 30 seconds.

We just filmed the autofill installation video for The Helix Pond Skimmer this weekend for you!!!! Stay tuned as we will have it uploaded in a couple days! In doing so, I have written directions scripted as part of the process of filming. I will need to capture the appropriate pictures to match the text but we are close. Watch for the new upload this week and get me your email if you want the written directions.

Yes on occasion we will need to install pressure regulators on our autofill installations to keep the valves from constantly dripping.

We have let to many things interrupt our video plans that is for certain. We will be uploading this winter for sure. Stay tuned and stay connected with us on Facebook. We typically will upload short video on facebook once a month. Not as detailed as we do here on youtube but still enough to keep up the information.

But what if it's a round base? :(

@ThePondDigger No prob! I subbed and love learning more about ponds. I just built my first pond at my parent's house (took us 9 days total!) and we love it! I can't wait to have my own one day and like learning more in preparation for building my next pond. Thanks again for all your vids-- they are so helpful!

Hopefully, you still answer this message. Where did you get all of these?

The Tubing does not handle the freeze well! You would need to bury below the frost line and/or blow the water out of the line when preparing for the winter.

@slkjohn Thanks for the feedback. The install is a simple snap..... so dive in and get er dun!

@Xolette Stay tuned for more. We shot a liner repair video during the same session so it will be uploaded soon. Another glamor video is in the planning stages too!

@MrBigfishbrad Mention your shirt and hat size when you place the order for the auto fill kit and I'll see if we have your size in stock. Gratis on me for your feedback Keep watching............The Pond Digger apparel line will be on line later this year.

how well can that tubing handle freezing water in it or would i have to put it down to the frost line?

I have the Helix auto fill that came with the skimmer but it doesn't look like the one that you are using. Little confused on the install.

Hi Eric, your explanations are some of the best on RU-vid regarding ponds and equipment/building. Do you export stuff to Australia? I'm looking to build a Koi pond soon but can't find stuff over here suitable. I wonder if the pipe sizes are the same ID/OD cheers mate :)

Is a Float valve needed in order for the pond's water to flow?

Great vid! Thanks for posting!

Awesome vid Eric!!! Thats the final piece to my pond, I'll be ordering one from you soon =) Where can I get my hands on some Pond Digger shirts and hats???

How do you handle dechlorination with an auto-fill?

What type of drill bit did you use to get through the plastic skimmer?

How do I keep my fish food from going into my skimmer? Is there a timeout switch or any thing that can shut down the system and turn it back on with out me having to go back 20 minuets later?

Amen!

Link to that kit?

Is a Float Valve is use in a Pond?

nice

@ThePondDigger apparel line count me in nice tats bro

@ThePondDigger apparel line count me in

Ha her shirt says Pond a holic

@knothole5 We will count on it my friend! Send me your t size and mailing address, stat! (Thanks!)