Great project mate. Me the waife and kids are staring our barrel project.You have given me some ideas to how I can just push the project a litte further. This is what we have so far. Cheers Matt.😉
I'd be a bit worried that birds might try to bath in the water with it being so full and drown. Maybe if the water level was a bit lower or you could put some wire just beneath the water so it can't be seen. Had that happen to me with a rain barrel once, always have a lid now.
I've been told by a fella selling barrels to use a bitumen water proofing inside as I intend fish. Did your plants down on the bottom of the barrel reach the surface?
I love this! I was slightly horrified when you pulled out that plastic pipe. Lol. The brass looks a million times better! I like all of the little extras you added. Did the plant inside grow well? Did the fake hanging plant last? We made a water fountain out of two half barrels, one sits higher than the other and feeds the water into it. The problem we're having is keeping the water clean. No matter what we use, it's been growing moss. We've cleaned it out thoroughly many times and used the proper chemicals. Any suggestions? Have you had any problems?
Yes, mine is very much the same. Especially because I ended up putting fish in mine. One thing that has helped is I put an algae solution in every couple of weeks and that seems to keep the water pretty clear (it's harmless to the fish also).
I need your help! Was trying to do the same drain system as you and measure the hole in the barrel and it’s 2 inches the bath tub drain fit perfect but I’m not sure what size gate valve you used! It’s confusing to find the right one and nipple.
Hi Sharen, that sounds like some type of algae. I had it too. You can buy a powder that you throw in the water that is supposed to kill the algae. Give that a try :)
Hi Michael :) the light is just a submersible pond light that I got from Bunnings (hardware store). The fake plant was also from there I just can't remember the name of it
Yep, it's just at the bottom but sitting in a pot with a plant in it. I just tried to find the pond light online but just realised I actually got it from a place nearby that sells pond equipment.
I just used a pond light which is suitable for underwater. I then ran the cable out the barrel (towards the top so there is as little water pressure as possible) and siliconed all around the cable/hole :)
Great project and exactly what I am looking to build. Thanks for the video.
This is my lockdown 6.0 project too! Thanks for the video. Really well explained and edited. Love the final product.
Haha that's awesome! I need to find more projects for myself at the moment. Getting bored again lol
Awesome. Thanks for sharing
Great job! You've inspired me to give it a try.
Great job, love the whole project 👍
Great project mate. Me the waife and kids are staring our barrel project.You have given me some ideas to how I can just push the project a litte further. This is what we have so far. Cheers Matt.😉
Oh you cant add pictures on here.🙄
@@mattwann7471 haha nah you can't. I wish it allowed photos though. Good luck with the project :)
Great job Michael
Thanks Sam :)
beautiful. thank you for the explanation.
excellent job
Wow looks amazing. Great job.
Thank you!!! :)
Pretty awesome pond! I’ve been wanting to do a water feature with a wooden barrel and was looking for ideas. This is by far my favorite one.
Thanks Hector :) I'm so happy with the way it turned out
I'd be a bit worried that birds might try to bath in the water with it being so full and drown. Maybe if the water level was a bit lower or you could put some wire just beneath the water so it can't be seen. Had that happen to me with a rain barrel once, always have a lid now.
Very nice project. Thank you for sharing.
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2 years later..would to see an update. How is the barrel faring?
It's still going great :) the pump died once but only because of a common problem with them but the actual barrel itself is going well :)
I've been told by a fella selling barrels to use a bitumen water proofing inside as I intend fish. Did your plants down on the bottom of the barrel reach the surface?
I love this! I was slightly horrified when you pulled out that plastic pipe. Lol. The brass looks a million times better! I like all of the little extras you added. Did the plant inside grow well? Did the fake hanging plant last?
We made a water fountain out of two half barrels, one sits higher than the other and feeds the water into it. The problem we're having is keeping the water clean. No matter what we use, it's been growing moss. We've cleaned it out thoroughly many times and used the proper chemicals. Any suggestions? Have you had any problems?
Yes, mine is very much the same. Especially because I ended up putting fish in mine. One thing that has helped is I put an algae solution in every couple of weeks and that seems to keep the water pretty clear (it's harmless to the fish also).
what pump did you use mate how many leaters per hour
I need your help! Was trying to do the same drain system as you and measure the hole in the barrel and it’s 2 inches the bath tub drain fit perfect but I’m not sure what size gate valve you used! It’s confusing to find the right one and nipple.
I figured it out and went with 2 inch gate valve, 90 and used to non over flow tub drains for inside. It came out perfect
Sorry for the late reply but good to hear you got it sorted :)
I’m having a problem with a white slime on everything? Any help?
Hi Sharen, that sounds like some type of algae. I had it too. You can buy a powder that you throw in the water that is supposed to kill the algae. Give that a try :)
I want it🥺☹
Just in the Process of Making a Similar Feature, What Light did you use for the Barrel and what is that Artificial Plant draping over the Barrel?
Hi Michael :) the light is just a submersible pond light that I got from Bunnings (hardware store). The fake plant was also from there I just can't remember the name of it
Tyankyou for your Reply, How Many Lights do you have in your Barrel?
@@michaelreidy3343 I just have the single light
Thankyou for Your Reply, Have you just Placed the Light at the Bottom of the Barrel or Is so far up? Do you have a link to the Light?
Yep, it's just at the bottom but sitting in a pot with a plant in it. I just tried to find the pond light online but just realised I actually got it from a place nearby that sells pond equipment.
How did you light it please? About to make my own
I just used a pond light which is suitable for underwater. I then ran the cable out the barrel (towards the top so there is as little water pressure as possible) and siliconed all around the cable/hole :)
Could I Use The Bottom Of An Old Water Butt That Has Been Cut In Half?
Yes, I can't see why not :)
You should have not fed the hose all the way to the end of the tap to get a more of a natural fall...
I did pull it back in a little bit. If it's too far in the tap it seemed to backfeed into the tap and come out of the bottom
Do you have a link to any of the posts you used?
shame you had to use so much plastic on the external tap as opposed to all brass, but still a lovely job.
What did you use for drawing the circle?
I put a screw in the centre and used a string and a pencil to get the circle :)
@@MichaelRoninTV that’s easy enough. I was looking at my compass and scratched my head for a moment. Lol thanks for the reply
Haha yeh I did exactly the same but the screw or nail and string works a treat :)
What’s the lamp you used?
It was just a waterproof pond light i got from a hardware store near me :)
Where did you buy parts
A local hardware store mainly and eBay
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That barrel is way to small for a lotus
Music is really anoying
The best part is that you can turn it off or turn it down.