BOTTOM DRAINS  

Don't be fooled by cheap "shower drain" imitations which plug up quickly!

Adding a bottom drain is a great way to remove solids and prevent stratification, especially in ponds over 3' deep.  EasyPro bottom drains are easy to install and come complete with everything needed to make a water tight penetration through the liner.  The built in air diffuser model provides the ultimate in self cleaning action.  When the air bubbles rise the dirty water is pulled into the bottom drain.

A bottom drain and an air diffuser built into one unit!

EasyPro offers several bottom drain options.  The standard drain is available with or without an air diffuser.  Each style has two rubber gaskets and six stainless steel screws for water tight penetration through the liner. 

For use with 3" PVC pipe and fittings.  Bottom drain with air diffuser has ½" barbed air inlet, recommended air flow of .5 to 1.5 CFM.

The EasyPro heavy duty bottom drain is designed for use with 4" PVC pipe for high flow applications.  This EasyPro bottom drain is roto molded for superior strength and durability!  Unlike other bottom drains which have multiple legs around the outside (which debris can catch on) this drain has a center leg which prevents plugging. 

The large dome top will keep fish and large debris from entering pipe.  Price includes drain and fittings to connect 4" pipe.  A 4" x 3" adapter can be used for 3" pipe.

(Instructions: BD1, BDA, EBD)

PROFESSIONAL BOTTOM DRAIN KITS

Many pond builders have found that adding a bottom drain helps keep a pond cleaner.  Fish waste and other much that accumulates in a pond can be easily removed by a bottom drain.  Ponds that are over 2' deep can become stagnant with out a bottom drain. (Instructions: BDK)

The bottom drain is installed under the liner.  Flex PVC pipe carries the water under the liner to the skimmer box.  A bulkhead fitting is installed in the skimmer.  A PVC male adapter connects the flex PVC to the bulkhead fitting.  A valve is placed inside the skimmer box to control flow.  When the pump is turned on, water will flow into the skimmer through the skimmer faceplate (surface water) as well as the bottom drain.  You can control how much water goes in through the top / bottom inlets with the valve on the bottom drain.  Bottom drain kits include EBD bottom drain pictured above, bulkhead fitting, valve and fittings. 2" kit recommended for PS1 skimmers, 3" for PS2 skimmers. 

 Does not include PVC pipe.