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22-01-2024, 07:22 PM
Thread: Frozen pipe again.
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This potential issue was one of the reasons I...
This potential issue was one of the reasons I chose a drum with the cleaning pump sitting inside the clean side of the drum.
It’s worked flawlessly now for 7.5 years.
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04-09-2023, 01:07 PM
Thread: How do you dispose of dead koi?
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You can get a free cremation by taking it (well...
You can get a free cremation by taking it (well bagged and sealed) to a recycling centre and putting it in the ‘energy from waste’ container, if your council does this.
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10-08-2023, 10:29 PM
Thread: Bakki questions
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Yes, a Bakki shower is a high flow rate shower,...
Yes, a Bakki shower is a high flow rate shower, and needs to run 24/7. Not a good choice if economy is a big concern.
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24-07-2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: Moral Dilemma - What Would You do?
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I would first check their Facebook profile to see...
I would first check their Facebook profile to see if they seen to have a genuine long standing account, or one specifically set up for buying/selling/scamming.
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ASHPs come into their own even more in the summer...
ASHPs come into their own even more in the summer when you can run them for free using solar power :D
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19-07-2023, 01:18 AM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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I ordered a fitting kit from them with mine that...
I ordered a fitting kit from them with mine that has all the bits needed.
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19-07-2023, 01:16 AM
Thread: Drum water usage cost
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I consider the water my drum uses as part of my...
I consider the water my drum uses as part of my water changes- but mine is using water from the clean side of the drum to flush with.
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17-07-2023, 02:01 PM
Thread: Ea ball valve leaking
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What is spinning around? What size ball valve is...
What is spinning around?
What size ball valve is it?
Ive had one of my 2” once’s start to drip a little. It just needed the Union screwing on a little tighter, I expect the ring washer compressed... -
17-07-2023, 01:58 PM
Thread: Final pond build!
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Looks like hard work! I blame my collapsed L5-S1...
Looks like hard work!
I blame my collapsed L5-S1 disc on pond building :o
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17-07-2023, 01:44 PM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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The ballast box is a weather proof one with...
The ballast box is a weather proof one with weather proof cable glands. I would probably still mount it somewhere with a bit of shelter rather than exposed in the pouring rain by choice. Mine is in...
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17-07-2023, 01:34 PM
Thread: Chlorine!.... Again!
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Haha, I think you are the only person I know who...
Haha, I think you are the only person I know who has taken water testing eq on holiday with them :D:D
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17-07-2023, 01:19 PM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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I will also recommend the Coastal Koi one. I’ve...
I will also recommend the Coastal Koi one. I’ve had mine for 7 years now (80w model). It’s still on its second bulb and keeping the water clear. Reasonably priced bulbs with free delivery- and...
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18-06-2023, 01:44 PM
Thread: Concrete base advice please
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I did a fair bit of reading before I build my...
I did a fair bit of reading before I build my pond and discovered that fibreglass fibres were not particularly useful for this purpose, but rebar reinforcement is worth it. So I added some sheets of...
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17-06-2023, 11:02 PM
Thread: Final pond build!
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Good job! i remember my concrete day was also a...
Good job!
i remember my concrete day was also a scorcher. I ended up with heat stroke :o
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17-06-2023, 01:07 PM
Thread: Advice needed for new koi QT protocol
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The thread is a genuine request for peoples help...
The thread is a genuine request for peoples help and opinion, so we won’t delete it.
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16-06-2023, 11:01 PM
Thread: Advice needed for new koi QT protocol
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Note from mods- I’ve been asked to moderate posts...
Note from mods- I’ve been asked to moderate posts on this thread.
One post definitely went against forum rules.
Members are here to help each other with info and experienced based advice.
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12-05-2023, 05:19 PM
Thread: Final pond build!
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Is this one definitely the final one then? :D...
Is this one definitely the final one then? :D
Will be great to watch your build progress - from my armchair!
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12-05-2023, 04:45 PM
Thread: How long should a pergola last?
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Was it originally pressured treated wood? ive...
Was it originally pressured treated wood?
ive certainly had fence posts go at ground level in the same way. The problem is often when water is getting down alongside the post and then sitting... -
08-05-2023, 01:16 PM
Thread: ASHP position?
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I wouldn’t worry too much about the leaves thing,...
I wouldn’t worry too much about the leaves thing, mine has never drawn in leaves or anything else.
If you get the clearances or air flow wrong, it won’t stop it working but will slightly reduce the... -
02-05-2023, 01:55 AM
Thread: Fluke Nuke plan thoughts
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It’s not a problem to source Supaverm, but you...
It’s not a problem to source Supaverm, but you need a prescription for it. Your vet needs to know the dose to write on the prescription for it, which is a little tricky as it’s not licenced in the...
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28-02-2023, 10:53 AM
Thread: Improvement after Disaster..
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Hiya. You need to run the shower after the pod...
Hiya.
You need to run the shower after the pod on the same line, because otherwise the shower media will block with crap (literally) and be impossible to clean. Showers should be fed with water that... -
08-01-2023, 03:07 PM
Thread: Chlorine!.... Again!
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I think I would personally not want to spend that...
I think I would personally not want to spend that much on charcoal per year, particularly where you’re STILL getting chlorine pass anyway. Could you consider setting up a peristaltic pump delivering...
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07-01-2023, 09:11 PM
Thread: Chlorine!.... Again!
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I wonder whether your water co. is using a lot of...
I wonder whether your water co. is using a lot of chloramine.
I only have a single large big blue with standard GAC in followed by 3 x 20” pods (1 of them sediment). I don’t get any chlorine... -
03-01-2023, 03:01 PM
Thread: is Aquasource food made by coppens
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As far as I’m aware it is not made by coppens,...
As far as I’m aware it is not made by coppens, and in fact has been manufactured to a very specific specification by someone well respected and knowledgeable in the koi world.
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Yes, it’s the right stuff, go easy though- KH 4.5...
Yes, it’s the right stuff, go easy though- KH 4.5 is not that low. You don’t want to push your pH up too high too quickly and irritate your fish.
In general maintaining a min KH of between 4 and 6...
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Best plants to remove Nitrate
pug has a very impressive veg filter on his pond, have a look at some of his his youtube videos....