Commercial Pond Kits

1. Few things exhibit the grandeur and elegance of a nice pond and fountain in a business or commercial application. They are relaxing to be around, create a perfect meeting spot, and provide some much needed outdoor cooling.

2. If you are a little bit handy, you can even install commercial grade pond kits in your own backyard. The results are breathtaking and the materials are exceptionally durable.

3. If you do decide to install your own commercial grade pond kit in your backyard, you'll save a bundle in labor costs charged by landscape contractor. And since you'll know your pond inside and out, you won't have a problem servicing it yourself.

4. Equipment and accessories used in commercial ponds are generally going to be more powerful and more expensive. Expect to see larger, above ground pumps rated in horsepower, not GPH.

5. With a little more effort and care, you can easily convert your commercial pond into a goldfish or koi pond. It certainly seems like the natural thing to do.

6. Commercial pond kits also come with considerably more stuff. Expect things like pond skimmers, waterfalls, and 1.5 inch flex pipe, to be the standard.

7. With any commercial or professional grade pond kit you should expect a thicker underlayment as well. About 45 mil EPDM is quite good and will handle just about anything you throw at it.

8. You'll definitely need commercial quality pond filters with any large scale pond application. Because these are often bigger, you may want to investigate filters that are hidden by a synthetic rock, for example.

9. A pond aerator is a superb addition for a truly professional appearance. With these impressive jets shooting water, you'll find everybody stopping to look and taking a well-deserved break.