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28-03-2019, 12:14 PM #1
Suggested suppliers for piping/plumbing components?
Hi,
I was wondering if I can get some suggestions for which suppliers you would suggest for all the "plumbing" bits that are needed for pond building?
I think I've got my main components sorted out, but now I need to find a good source for lots of piping, fittings, flanges, couplers, valves etc.
I can see lots on eBay/Alibaba, but I'd prefer to use someone that come with personal reccomendations.
Many thanks
Steve
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28-03-2019, 01:04 PM #2
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28-03-2019, 05:05 PM #3
Hi Steve
I've been useing coastal koi, they seem pretty good on price and if you join as a member they give you a little more discount.
I ordered some fittings this Monday and got them the next day.
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28-03-2019, 06:11 PM #4
Coastal koi seem to be best that I can find for my pond like
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28-03-2019, 07:44 PM #5
Try FiveAcreKoi you won’t go far wrong.
Good advice and prices ask for Andrew
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28-03-2019, 09:46 PM #6
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28-03-2019, 10:05 PM #7
I've mainly used Coastal Koi or Fiveacre Koi for all my pressure pipe fittings, the pipe came from JBS when I ordered the bottom drains
4600 Gallon Concrete Block and Fiberglass
2100 mm x 710 mm Infinity Window 32mm thick glass
2 x Aerated Bottom Drains and Skimmer
Filtreau HiFlow 30 Drum Filter
Bio Chamber - 140 litres K1
Bakki Shower - 30 KG Sakura Far Infrared Media
2 x 18,000 lh pumps
Heated from house boiler through a heat exchanger
Idealseal MS290
My Pond Build
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28-03-2019, 10:25 PM #8
I always use kitsu koi.great easy to use website and free delivery over £50.always get stuff as ordered...andi
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29-03-2019, 07:57 AM #9
Another one for coastal. Cheapest I have found great service.
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29-03-2019, 08:59 AM #10
Plastic_pipe_direct on eBay are very good, 100% feedback and quick delivery
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29-03-2019, 09:09 AM #11
It's always good to have a choice of suppliers at the end of the day as sometimes you find they sell different stuff or one could be out of stock just when you need something ASAP.
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29-03-2019, 04:34 PM #12
Thanks for the guidance everyone - Coastal looks like it's going to be getting my pocket money for the next few months
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29-03-2019, 04:39 PM #13
ive used five acres regular, prices are good.
Be prepared for Andy to keep you talking for hours though!
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29-03-2019, 04:51 PM #14
JBS plastics were excellent for me. Their bottom drain is superb.
Got a few bits from Coastal too, no problems either.
These were the cheapest suppliers I could find when I did my pond a few years ago.
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29-03-2019, 05:13 PM #15
Just called JBR - they sound like great guys - looks like I'll be getting one of their showers and also they do custom work so will get them to do parts for the Vortex upgrade.
Great... so between JBR and Coastal it looks like I'm set on the plumbing side
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29-03-2019, 07:48 PM #16
I used:
JBR for all my pipe work / bottom drains and skimmer.
Coastal Koi for valves and rubber fittings.
Toolstation for 4 Inch Rubber 90's
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30-03-2019, 12:51 PM #174600 Gallon Concrete Block and Fiberglass
2100 mm x 710 mm Infinity Window 32mm thick glass
2 x Aerated Bottom Drains and Skimmer
Filtreau HiFlow 30 Drum Filter
Bio Chamber - 140 litres K1
Bakki Shower - 30 KG Sakura Far Infrared Media
2 x 18,000 lh pumps
Heated from house boiler through a heat exchanger
Idealseal MS290
My Pond Build
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...