Transform a children's paddling pool into a backyard pond

In the world of YouTube, DIY enthusiast "Tech TRX" brought a super fun project: transforming an ordinary children's paddling pool into a backyard pond with waterfall and fountain functions, and it can be completed in one day!

Prepare materials and tools

This transformation uses a children's paddling pool, which will serve as the foundation of the pond. In addition, Poposoap provides waterfall components and fountains, as well as all the accessories required for installation.

The fountain is packed in a box, and there are some small balls inside, similar to a built-in filter, which can help the water circulate in the box. It also comes with two filter covers, one blue and one black, to keep the water clean. The included 40W water pump only needs to connect the cable and then tighten the four sides of the cover when installing.

The control valve and T-type system are both pressure-fitted, which makes installation easy. There is also an extension tube in the accessories to make the fountain higher. There are three types of fountain heads: a single fountain style, a sprinkler-like head that can be unscrewed to spread the water more widely, and a double-sided sprinkler head. All pumps have a lever that can be adjusted to increase or decrease water pressure, and all are equipped with a filtration system. To install, the main unit is screwed on the top, and the other side of the pump is connected to the waterfall blade system. In addition, there is a bag in the accessories to hold debris and filter larger particles to prevent them from entering the pump.

Installation and testing

Before the official installation, it is important to test the pump first. Place the pump in the paddling pool to see if it can properly absorb water and deliver water to the waterfall and fountain. Test different nozzles. "Tech TRX" likes the nozzle that is similar to a small sprinkler and can adjust the width of the water flow. Through testing, problems can be found in time, avoiding equipment failures after installation.

Digging the pond

After testing the equipment, it is time to start digging the pond. First, turn the paddling pool upside down in the selected location and spray marks along the edge to determine the excavation range. Next, dig about a foot deep to make sure the pool is completely buried. Once the pit is dug, bury the main unit pipes in the ground next to the pool so that the waterfall components can be placed stably. Then place the fountain nozzle in the middle of the pool, and the overall basic layout is complete.

Enhance the waterfall effect

"Tech TRX" thought that if the waterfall could be higher, the water flow would be better. So he nailed a few wooden stakes in the ground and built a small platform to place the waterfall blades on it. During the construction process, you should also test again to make sure everything is working properly. After that, you can also cover the middle part with wood to make the whole pond look more beautiful.

Power supply and decoration

The two water pumps require 120 volts of AC power. If you don't want to run wires, you can also buy solar panels separately to make the pond run on solar energy, which is both environmentally friendly and convenient. Since there are no solar panels this time, "Tech TRX" used a battery pack for testing.

The last step is decoration, which is decorated with stones purchased from Home Depot. These stones are affordable, at $6 each. Laying stones and pebbles around and inside the pond not only makes it look more natural, but also adds a sense of depth, as if the pond is deeper.

After the transformation is completed, the backyard instantly becomes full of life. Listening to the sound of flowing water from waterfalls and fountains, it feels like you are in a tropical resort. The entire transformation process is simple and easy, and it can be completed in a day as long as you have all the tools. If you also want to add a unique water feature to your backyard, you might as well try this DIY project, and you can also make more creative transformations according to your preferences!