When constructing a pond your water features that you want need to be incorporated into the plans. Things like electrical, plumbing water lines and the like should be doubled up. Wire is cheap and water pipes are cheap by comparison when considering that if they fail , the cost of  replacement in hours and the inconviance . When I construct  any pond , I have always doubled the plumbing and electrical wiring.

Thinking ahead for were you want extra outlets for pumps , lights and the sort is very important. Pre plumbing in all of that in advance of installing a liner, or a concrete bottom is very important. simply leave the extra plumbing  capped off at ground level or if you use an  in ground utility access box you can leave all extra plumbing and wires in that location.  You will find that if you do this it will pay off.

 As the pond ages and things do fail ,you will have backups in place already.  Think ahead , and plan for other extras  as well.

I even put in 2" gray electrical  pipe ,  just to be sure that if I did want to cross the pond  , or need a phone line run or another power outlet, the pipe is in place to be used. Night lighting should be considered as well, path lights for around the pond can be solar, however they do not provide ample lighting if you wish to have a well lit path, or broad area lights.. If  110 volt  is needed for  out lets, lights or timers for pumps, be sure to plan that all into the preconstruction  plans. All this will save you time and expenses later on. As you pre plan , you will understand the importance of it. It also gives you a chance to get more ideas about what you want.

These ideas are mostly for large ponds , but also are helpful to the small pond builder.

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