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25-10-2016, 08:20 PM
Thread: Koi shed extension.
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Koi shed extension.
HI all,
just thought I would share my recent koi shed extension with you all. including a new to me 500 gallon grow on tank.. the build took me about 3 weeks to do not bad to say I'm not a... -
25-10-2016, 06:05 PM
Thread: Thinking of putting pergola up next year
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Thinking of putting pergola up next year
Hi All,
I'm thinking of putting a pergola over my pond & attaching it to my pond shed it will be about 27 ft wide 12ft deep, so I can include a seating area at the side of the pond on the raised... -
26-08-2015, 12:54 PM
Thread: celotex fixing to walls
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Hi Mark, I used gripfill grab adhesive from...
Hi Mark,
I used gripfill grab adhesive from screwfix just put blobs on the back of the board then press against the wall or just lean on it lol then used silver foil tape on the seams
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19-08-2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: Filters overflows after filter cleans
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Hi small fry sorry for late reply but I...
Hi small fry
sorry for late reply but I understand what you are saying but how do you put overflow in the bottom of the skimmer as I still use my skimmer basket.
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03-08-2015, 07:56 PM
Thread: Filters overflows after filter cleans
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Filters overflows after filter cleans
Hi All,
I wonder if anybody can help me, my pond is about 2500 gallon filtered by a nexus 220 on 4 inch bottom drain & easy pod on 3 inch gravity fed from the skimmer. when I clean my filters I... -
08-07-2015, 05:45 PM
Thread: Hi from Brighton
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Hi Craig, welcome to the forum, have you any...
Hi Craig,
welcome to the forum, have you any pics of the pond?
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21-06-2015, 10:36 PM
Thread: blanket weed treatment?
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Hi Viv, sorry for the late reply yes I used...
Hi Viv,
sorry for the late reply yes I used the full dose last year & was really happy with the results, I ordered some more at £15 for 5grams came yesterday so put in bucket this morning before... -
19-06-2015, 10:43 PM
Thread: Finally, the build begins
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Hi Spark doctor, sorry I have to disagree on...
Hi Spark doctor,
sorry I have to disagree on the base do it yourself with some willing friends or family or both its the start of the build,
when I did mine it was me the mrs, brother in law... -
15-06-2015, 08:27 AM
Thread: blanket weed treatment?
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Hi Tommy, I purchased the 5g size as my pond...
Hi Tommy,
I purchased the 5g size as my pond is only 2500 gallons it was about £15,
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12-05-2015, 12:28 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi All, I managed to get the grow on tank in...
Hi All,
I managed to get the grow on tank in koi house on Friday after doing all the electrics Thursday following what my mate did in other shed he came round yesterday to check it all & all is... -
06-05-2015, 06:16 PM
Thread: DIY Skimmer guard
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Hi, I made my own skimmer guard out of the...
Hi,
I made my own skimmer guard out of the bottom of a old black box filter, cutting slots with a Stanley knife the smoothing with sandpaper.
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06-05-2015, 05:42 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi All, thanks for kind words im getting there...
Hi All,
thanks for kind words im getting there just a few bits to tidy up & a few bits to get like plastic facia & soffit,
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04-05-2015, 04:03 PM
Thread: pics of the mutts
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Hi Chris, I would not say mutts & I wish my...
Hi Chris,
I would not say mutts & I wish my chag would hand feed..
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04-05-2015, 03:59 PM
Thread: Video Today
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hi hskoi, a great looking pond & koi you have...
hi hskoi,
a great looking pond & koi you have there, what size is the pond.
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04-05-2015, 01:34 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi, thanks Andy, its been hard work but now...
Hi,
thanks Andy, its been hard work but now starting to get some enjoyment when im inside cleaning my filters looking out the doors at the pond, just waiting for my mate to move my electrics over... -
03-05-2015, 09:43 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi All, Well I've been busy again today with...
Hi All,
Well I've been busy again today with help from my son & his friend, went to screwfix this morning to fetch some No Nonsense Solvent-Free Grab Adhesive as I had read this is ok to use on... -
02-05-2015, 10:57 AM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Chris, the b&q ones are 8ft by 4ft sheets...
Hi Chris,
the b&q ones are 8ft by 4ft sheets & Ive rang round builders merchants this morning & b&q are the cheapest I can find at £7 each other places want between £2.50 to £5.36 per sheet more... -
01-05-2015, 09:15 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi All, ive been looking at insulation today...
Hi All,
ive been looking at insulation today celotex seems a bit pricey so thought they must be something else & I found this on b & q website..
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01-05-2015, 09:07 AM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Andy, you will be surprised to know that my...
Hi Andy,
you will be surprised to know that my mrs was all for me building the shed and even helped after her night shifts,
as for the key ring yes its big but it was supposed to go on the... -
30-04-2015, 07:40 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Gordon, I cant believe I forgot to put a...
Hi Gordon,
I cant believe I forgot to put a fridge on my needed list will put it on the top of list now.. ok 1 more pic the most important 1...
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30-04-2015, 06:43 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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HI All, Sorry not updated for a while but been...
HI All,
Sorry not updated for a while but been busy with work & things but koi house has been progressing but got loads done mainly last weekend,
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19-04-2015, 10:58 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Miles, I got a bit more done Wednesday...
Hi Miles,
I got a bit more done Wednesday afternoon after nights, but then had a funeral Thursday then back to work Friday, Saturday & Sunday the joys of working in a bakery lol only have one pic... -
11-04-2015, 11:47 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Rich, I kind of wish I was jealous as well...
Hi Rich,
I kind of wish I was jealous as well but im just thinking when will it be done, I just thought to myself I needed a pond shed that would stand up to whatever I would need in the future, &... -
11-04-2015, 10:36 PM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi All, thanks for all the comments, its...
Hi All,
thanks for all the comments, its turning into a lot bigger job than I first thought but im getting there, here is a few pics from Friday's progress. nothing done today as was on nights... -
10-04-2015, 12:36 AM
Thread: Pond Shed / Filter house
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Hi Rich, im planning on putting my 200 gallon...
Hi Rich,
im planning on putting my 200 gallon grow on tank in to start with but then build a bigger tank in time, possible 6ft by 3ft & 3ft deep but will still be filtered by a easy pod & home...
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The Daily pond temp thread
Yep , forecast snow here ! Hoping so more money to be made gritting lol Sent from my SM-S918B...