My "Skippy" is great, but I need to modify.

[Jerry]

I don't have the time, skills or inclination.  At least not now.  Who can I call?  A plumber?  A bit costly. A irrigation guy ?  (They sure work with PVC.)
Any ideas?

[Mikey]

I think who you call depeds on what you need done.

[Jerry]

True, but it is ass backwards.  I need a guy with PVC skills and some understanding of pumps.

I have to kill myself to use the knife valve.  It is on wrong side
I would even go as far as getting anew Rubbermaid tank and starting over.

[Rad Michelle]

I don't even know what a skippy is

[Jerry]

It is a nifty home made filter.  You can use the koi village link to see one.
It is marvelous!  Of course it's even better if you follow instructions.
I use a Rubbermaid stock tank just like this one.

[Mikey]

I suggest contacting someone who builds ponds.   Try googling for someone in your neck of the woods.  I found the below link several months ago and saved it just in case I needed someone.  The area code is for the Long Beach/Lakewood area:  http://urbanoasisponds.com/index2.html

[Jerry]

I made a note of it Mike, thanks.

I did contact  "The Fish Lady" one of our members.  She will be here Thursday.
Her cliens are the rich and famous! Maybe too rich for my blood.  We will see.
You can google here.  A nice gallery!

http://thefishlady.com/About_us/body_about_us.html

[Johns]

Jer,

I think the fish lady will take one look at your skippy and laugh her A** off.  Anything less than $20,000 will likely not interest her.  Best to DIY.  You CAN DO IT!

[Jerry]

I have always wanted to see an ass laughed off.
Did you see her clients?
Wm Shatner
James Woods
Jerry Bruckheimer
and a few names that escape me.  She is good!

I can do it, but the down time is a concern.
I am willing to give up the spillway.
Here are a few photos I took for a sheet metal fabricator.  I need it longer.  Yes Stainless Steel
.
Why so far back you ask?  Me too.  if I knew then what I know now I'd have a Lake. no grass to cut!

[Jerry]

I think I have it figured out,  Lost sleep too, but lying there thinking made it more clear to me.
I will add another valve for back flushing.  This time it will be where I can reach it!
I just will abandon the original one.
I am no mechanic!

I plan just a simple pipe, not as in this photo.  Just a drain!

[Jerry]

Johns was right, I could do it my self.  I had a pal help,  What a mess!  All now running well.