Add Base to Fountain Pump?

[falconut]

As you may have seen, I just started up a new pond. I'll try to upload the photos and post them under a different thread. I'm using a Laguna Powerjet 3000 with a fountain attachment. The problem is setting it up.

It took me a while to set it so it was pointing straight up in the middle. It would be much easier to have a wider, heavier base, so when I put it in, it just goes right to pointing straight up. I need something pretty flat that's around 8"x8", that won't cut the liner if it falls over and drags on the liner.

I was thinking a flat rock, but the edges make me nervious. Has anybody done this and with what?

 

[HTH]

Use a plate just as you mentioned and silicone the pump base to it. Maybe a heavy glazed tile.

 

[falconut]

Glad I asked, I wasn't even thinking of something like that. I'll have to check the stores for black plates. Unless it breaks, the liner should be safe.

 

[HARO]

I've used 8x8 or 12x12 concrete patio slabs, placed upside-down. Never had any problems with them.
John

 

[falconut]

Thanks. I haven't had a chance to look for anything yet. The pumps been staying where I placed it for 3 days now.

 

[Mmathis]

Could always cut a piece of left-over liner to place underneath.

 

[addy1]

Could always cut a piece of left-over liner to place underneath.

I put left over liner under any heavy item that goes into the pond.

 

[falconut]

I never cut the liner, just folded any excess under the edge strip. If I did, I would definetly save it after hearing the suggestions. Previously I would have just thought to throw the scraps away.

 

[addy1]

I keep all my left over liner, over time I use it up. There is always something to use it for.
Right now some good size scraps are making the waterfall for the new shubbie to be pond.