The pond still leaks. On March 8, Kevin (new water feature guy) came out to do some investigation surrounding the pond leakage. This focused on the main pond area. The pond had been stagnate for about a week awaiting the next step. Kevin found some "suspicious" areas and we finally filled the pond to the overflow port and started the pump. The system circulated from March 8 until it lost suction and tripped the pump breaker on March 20. I sent John a emphasizing the inadequacy of the variable speed pump controller enclosure that Wally installed. The controller does not permit the door of the enclosure to close properly. Saturday night, when the pump tripped, we had snow and light rain. It was obvious that moisture had attacked the controller. I told John this is a shock hazard. and needs to be fixed. John later told me he was unaware of the problem with the enclosure.
On March 11, one day before our Texas visitors arrived, I sent John a list of 12 items that need to be completed before the landscaping is deemed finished. That list included:
- Pond leakage and landscaping
- Pond lighting
- Concrete acid wash and seal
- Concrete repair on garage apron
- Irrigation including relocation of south head
- North fence foliage
- Plant listing
- Pond pump proof of purchase or a new pump
- Weather-proof enclosure for pond pump variable speed control
- Replace faulty plants
- Written pond warranty
- Spring initiation of the irrigation system including tutorial
After several calls and notes to John, Kevin arrived this afternoon and started looking at the upper part of the system. He identified a couple of "suspicious" areas. I refilled the pond and started the pump. Kevin asked me to call him directly to let him know how the system does over the weekend. I also pointed out to Kevin that we had followed his recommendation and procured and applied the "beneficial" bacteria to the pond on March 11. The source of the bacteria was the one recommended by Kevin. I noted that the day after application all the stone surfaces turned green. Kevin thought this was very curious. He inspected the material we used and agreed it was the right stuff. I noted that the instructions said the repeat the dosage a week after the first dose. Due to the color, we had not repeated the dose. Kevin recommended that the second dose be added. He personally put the dosage in at that time.
To hopefully close out our relationship with the cabinetry maker, the bar cabinet door FINALLY was delivered on March 11. I noticed the tint was lighter than the other woodwork. I was told that it would darken with time. I hope so. I am tired of working with this company.
