So you love your garden pond, but you’re tired of dragging that plank or ladder out to lay across the pond only to have it wobble incessantly while you struggle to a) remove the pump, b)clean a clog from the pump or outdated pre-filter, c) install the pump, or d) all of the above.
 If you’re like most owners of older ponds, you answered d) all of the above and probably added some answers of your own. 

Why Retrofit?

• Safety, Safety, Safety
• My pond has no waterfall or stream and I would like one
• Less maintenance - more enjoyment!
• Improved water quality
• Clearer water
• Better biological function
• Extended pond pump life

What to retrofit?

• Add a skimmer for easy access to the pump (it is accessible from LAND now!) and improved filtration.  The skimmer box also simplifies maintenance, and pump installation/removal.
• Add a floating skimmer - no cutting a hole in the pond liner, no digging, just plug and skim.
• Add a pump specifically designed for the pond bottom that will ingest solids and transport them out of the pond to you filter.
• A bio-filter waterfall weir to create the beginning of a stream channel or a soothing waterfall.
• A bog habitat to improve water quality and provide a home for a broad range of beautiful creatures
• Ultra-Violet Water Treatment System
• A lighting system for night-time enjoyment
• And finally, we admit that this one is extravagant, for the trout (or any other cold water fish) lover in you, a chiller to maintain cool water on those hot summer days.

This finished pond retrofit above illustrates some of the components that can be added to enhance the pond including a waterfall filter, skimmer filter, additional pump capacity, and garden stream.

How do I retrofit?
It really depends on the retrofit that you’re undertaking.  A simple lighting upgrade is well within the grasp of most do-it-yourselfers.  While a skimmer box retrofit is a difficult installation that requires extreme care when bonding the skimmer to the existing pond liner.  Take advantage of our free one-hour consultation if you’re considering a significant retrofit or addition to your existing pond.  We’ll give you the advice that you need to get started and can assist you with selecting the appropriate products for your application.  Call now – (877) 493-7660 to schedule your appointment.

Contact us now to schedule your free initial design consultation.

Savio Skimmer Filter being retrofitting to an existing pond in addition to catching debris and filtration, the skimmer also provides a location for the pump on dry land. This eliminates boots as a required tool for accessing the pump!