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Thu, Feb 18, 10 at 0:03
| Is it harmful if the sprinkler water get in the pond a few times a week? In the summer I usually run my sprinkler every other day. The pond size is 7' x 14', very few small fish are planned, mostly the pond is for plants.
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- Posted by nancym1956 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 18, 10 at 8:42
| Should not cause any problem. I've had my sprinkler running many times, and it went into the pond. Water that is sprinkled loses some of the chlorine in the air, but if you're worried add a little dechlorinator when you run the sprinkler. |
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- Posted by sleeplessinftwayne z4-5 IND (My Page) on Thu, Feb 18, 10 at 14:59
| Actually, it should not be harmful at all. The drops of water are being exposed to more oxygen in the air which is then carried into the pond. That also breaks down any chlorine or other chemicals in the sprinkler water. Topping off the water in the pond with a spray attachment is a good way to adjust temperatures too. |
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