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26-03-2024, 10:25 AM
Thread: Varipump ???
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Hi Paul, I installed two Pond Expert 10000's on...
Hi Paul,
I installed two Pond Expert 10000's on my pond 8 years ago, one on skimmer, and one on BD, total 15k litre pond. At the same time, I also have a 2nd Pond with an EasyPond running a 10k... -
19-04-2017, 08:51 PM
Thread: patio stone or deck
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Poll: I have normal deck which hasn't really lasted,...
I have normal deck which hasn't really lasted, get very slippery in the winter and needs a lot of effort.
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20-11-2016, 10:35 AM
Thread: My project up to date
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I really like the texture. What tiles are they? ...
I really like the texture. What tiles are they?
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20-11-2016, 10:24 AM
Thread: My project up to date
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Lovely finish. What's the render you have used?...
Lovely finish.
What's the render you have used?
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01-10-2016, 12:44 PM
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I did, invaluable. I am not sure if I can say...
I did, invaluable. I am not sure if I can say the supplier, but it's on my build thread I think. They were fantastic and will help with your pour too.
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30-09-2016, 07:18 PM
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30-09-2016, 07:05 PM
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Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) - anyone built using it?
Don't mind sharing at all, but I must point out, I am NOT a professional, before I started this project I had used post Crete for the fence and a fair bit of timber work building a deck and shed.
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30-09-2016, 06:10 PM
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Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) - anyone built using it?
I built mine from ICF because I was using it for the extension build and wanted to practice with it!
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16-07-2016, 07:32 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Built the waterfall today. ...
Built the waterfall today.
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Still can't decide on colour of coping stones and render either!!
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08-07-2016, 10:11 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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20k litre build
Fish are spoilt having take out everyday!!
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08-07-2016, 09:47 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Auto Fish feeder?!?!? Sent from my iPhone...
Auto Fish feeder?!?!?
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08-07-2016, 08:48 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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It's Canadian Western red cedar which was...
It's Canadian Western red cedar which was untreated. If left, it would silver and lose the amazing colour tones it has, so I have now treated it with "harvest gold" which has made it a bit darker...
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07-07-2016, 08:16 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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A bit of progress. Deck going on and filter house...
A bit of progress. Deck going on and filter house all plumbed in. Aiming to get fish in tomorrow.
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20-06-2016, 07:13 PM
Thread: Pond upgrade begins
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Truly stunning, and inspiring. Hope i can achieve...
Truly stunning, and inspiring. Hope i can achieve half as neat wiring. You must have spent so much time in the planning.
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20-06-2016, 07:07 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Thank you for the tip on the window. The picture...
Thank you for the tip on the window. The picture is from on top of the roof and so won't be a normal viewing angle. I will see what it looks like from other angles so see if I need to cover it.
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17-06-2016, 11:02 AM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Hi All, sorry I am a bit rubbish with updates!! ...
Hi All, sorry I am a bit rubbish with updates!! Will let the photos do the talking.
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14-03-2016, 12:59 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Thank you, I think I will go with that idea. ...
Thank you, I think I will go with that idea.
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14-03-2016, 12:42 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Could do, would it be ok todo that though with...
Could do, would it be ok todo that though with the weight of the water on it?
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13-03-2016, 09:45 AM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Can't use solvents on the polystyrene, so need...
Can't use solvents on the polystyrene, so need something for the fibreglass to go on to.
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12-03-2016, 07:49 PM
Thread: Pond extension - phase 2
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Looking great, very envious of the space you have...
Looking great, very envious of the space you have to work with your filters!!
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12-03-2016, 07:42 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Hi All, Spent the past couple of weeks on the...
Hi All,
Spent the past couple of weeks on the pond part of the build, so I now have a "waterfall" anoxic pool, flowerbed and filter pit started.
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25-01-2016, 08:54 AM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Haha, very good spot on the ufo! I zoomed in on...
Haha, very good spot on the ufo! I zoomed in on the original photo, and still can't see what it is, think it's a drone thing!
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24-01-2016, 11:11 AM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Busy week with the office part of the build,...
Busy week with the office part of the build, foundations all in, and ground all levelled and drainage in.
Built the first 2 course of blocks and made sure they are all secure and level.
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13-01-2016, 10:22 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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The company I am using hasn't imposed any min...
The company I am using hasn't imposed any min orders, in fact they have been extremely helpful and came to site to help with the initial build and the conc pour.
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08-01-2016, 04:35 PM
Thread: 20k litre build
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Apologies all for not keeping the thread updated...
Apologies all for not keeping the thread updated as I go along. tbh didn't realise it had been so long, doesn't time fly!!!
Anyway, the update.
Very fortunate to have such good access, so was...
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The Daily pond temp thread
Still at around 17C, know what you mean about getting the covers off though :D it will be really...