can you drain these deck ponds? I actually want to use it as a wading pool for a toddler, but I don't want standing water.
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Hi...Yes you can drain it..but I do not think it would work as a wading pool. The toddler could only sit..no turning room..not a good idea. Also you have all kinds of plugs and pieces..
520662
Yes. There is a drain cap on the bottom. And a hose can attach to it for draining away from it.
520663
Not recommended as a wading pool. Think: water, toddler, electricity... what could go wrong? Yes, everything! Not for toddlers! Never!
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Yes you can, my son loves doing it. The water does leak out a bit, but it does not bother him.
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You can, but it will not cover all the water area. Debris can fall in and it will not heat up pool as well.
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Foam is extremely pourous so I would say no. If water gets absorbed and doesn't dry out completely, mold can grow and you don't want your kid rolling around with mold spores. There has got to be some mats like the ones at parks out there for sale. Sorry, hope you find something soon. The weathers finally changing!
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i just have a more powerful filter/pump attached which keeps the water agitated but for adding a ramp & a pump for current? I don't believe thats a good idea. Top inflatable ring needs a air replenishment every week or so to keep it semi rigid. Pool is fine for a few kids or just floating on a air mattress
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Yes you can. Of course when you wring them out it will still be damp but it will be ready to pick up more water. They are very durable.
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It will make a mess. Don't use it on the pool deck. The ground is where it should be used and enjoyed
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Yes, I think it would clog up and no, you can't open it and clean it. Funny you ask because mine just died. Little Giant is the best you can buy, just not this one for your pond.
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No, you would need to change the water is well. completely different type of system. it's well worth it though!
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I have never had an issue. I have cut them up some they can be used as pond and streams.
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You can, the water will go through the holes and the counter would get wet. Also, not very warm for baby :)
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I don't think so at all. The sprinkler that runs around the edge is fun, and you could use it as a kiddy pool. Our neighbor has a 2 year old and she enjoyed running and jumping into it. I think she'll be albe to use it for years and grow into it!
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Yes, on the bottom of the pool, won't drain that way. Let the air out of the tubes, its easier.
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Yes you may. I have a 7' by 7' pond and this is an amazing apparatus. The only problem is you need a lighter weight hose to attach to your regular hose to make it easier to use. I found the regular hose was too hard to use. My husband suggested the lighter weight hose to attach and it made all the difference in the world. (I still use some chlorine to keep the algae down) I simply purchased the small floating deal on Amazon to keep the chlorine in so I don't have to deal with it daily.
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You'll want a bigger pool. The pool filter doesn't do well either, especially with kids playing in it. Ours got filthy with the wind blowing things in and grass from kids feet and filter nor shock treatments worked after about the first 2 weeks.
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Not exactly. I use it as a pond for my fish and have to do weekly water changes. I will tell you that it certainly leaks, not a ton but enough that there is water outside everyday. I caulked around it though that still doesn't help much. I am going to need to find a solution before it gets too bad.
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Hi. I plan on using them in a "pondless" water feature. The grates will be placed over a water basin that holds the pump. River rocks will cover the grates. The water will flow into and onto the rocks, seemingly disappearing into the ground but will actually fall through the rocks/grates into the water basin, then be recirculated to the top of the stream/waterfall. Thus, there is no standing water, or pond. I hope that helps. :)