Secure the Water Basin
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What happens here
Carefully place the Aquabasin (water reservoir) into the excavated pit. Use a level to ensure the basin is perfectly level from side-to-side and 1.5 to 2 inches below the adjacent viewing area (patio or ground level). Install the bulkhead fittings: ensure the thick rubber gasket is placed on the inside (water-touching side) of the basin wall, and the flat gasket is on the outside. Apply silicone sealant around the threads before tightening the fitting securely with a wrench, turning counter-clockwise due to reverse threads. This creates a watertight connection for the pump.
Goal: Create a watertight and level water collection reservoir
Tools and materials
- Aquabasin — The primary water collection unit for the pondless waterfall system
- Bulkhead Fittings Aquascape — Connecting the plumbing to the Aquabasin wall
- Level — Ensuring the Aquabasin is perfectly level in its excavated pit
- Wrench — Tightening the bulkhead fittings securely
- Silicone Sealant — Ensuring a watertight seal when installing bulkhead fittings