Lake water systems

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Originally Posted by codeman671

Our valve is on top of a concrete block so about a foot off the bottom. It is about 200 feet out from shore, in about 4 feet of water. We have very shallow depths where we are. We tried to run it about 500' out to get real depth but were having issues getting the line to stay on the bottom so we cut it back (full disclosure, my prop cut it back!).

Many years ago, most systems used galvanized pipe. No problem with floating, but a short life expectancy and some rust issues. Using poly, we thread it through a few concrete blocks. I also thread it through a larger diameter 8 foot section of poly to protect from ice and wave action rubbing on the rocks where the line comes ashore.