Question 1

Is the hole for the pump 2”?

Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your interest.   The helix skimmer comes with a 2" bulk head fitting.  The default is for the placement of it to be pre-drilled and pre-installed, leaving you with 2" FPT on each side of the bulk head, but we can, by request, provide the skimmer with no hole drilled for custom sized or located drilling of your own later.   The 2" bulkhead fitting would still come with it, but it would be up to you whether you used it or not.

We also offer options and customizations.  Don't hesitate to ask.
Sincerely,
Nate at PracticalGardenPonds
484-356-5351

Question 2

Is it pre drilled when you purchase it from Practical Garden Ponds for the external pump option?

Accepted Answer

Hi Joaopaulo,   By default we send out all of our Helix Skimmers pre-drilled.   The hole for the included bulk head fitting is at the perfect spot for a typical vertical submersible pump like the Helix, ShinMaywa, Tsurumi, or Big Frog pumps and the Helix Check Valve assembly which is a pre-configured plumbing kit that makes installation of any of these pumps or others of a similar size and shape SUPER EASY.  (see this on our you tube video).      However, we can also send out the Helix skimmer without the pre-drilled hole if someone requests it that way.   We are a full service Helix Dealer with ALL helix products and options in stock.  Sincerely,Nate at Practical Garden Ponds 484-356-5351

Question 3

Is this fitted to receive BD water? If not, can it be fitted to do so?

Accepted Answer

We do not recommend that you run your bottom drain thru the Helix Skimmer as that will not allow you to control how much water comes thru the skimmer and how much comes thru the bottom drain.  Instead, we recommend an exterior pump with a three-way valve on the front, pulling water from the Bottom Drain and from the skimmer.  This allows you to turn either up or down to control how much water comes thru each.  It is a much better way to do it.    If you text an enail address to 484-356-5351 i can send you the Helix Pond designs that show you how we think it is best done.

Sincerely,
Nate at Practical Garden Ponds

Question 4

Does it come with the auto fill valve and the overflow one and the Malala pad? Thank you

Accepted Answer

Hello, 
Actually the autofill and blue pad are options that are not included with the skimmer from the factory. If you specifically mention it, however (and i only say that as someone may see the answer to this question a year from now and i may not remember having said this) Practical Garden Ponds will gladly include one blue pad and a standard autofill.   Other dealers may be willing to do the same but make sure to purchase from a dealer who has agreed to this ahead of time.

Sincerely, 
Nate at Practical Garden Ponds 
484-356-5351

Helix Skimmer Package - Drilled for External Pumps

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