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11-10-2022, 01:15 PM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Forgot to update this. Sorry all 3 fish have now...
Forgot to update this. Sorry all 3 fish have now been collected.
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02-09-2022, 06:54 PM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Hi Jamie. No problem. I am around all day...
Hi Jamie. No problem. I am around all day Wednesday if that is good for you?
Regards
Steve.
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02-09-2022, 07:43 AM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Hi. Yes they are still available. Sent from my...
Hi. Yes they are still available.
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23-07-2022, 08:04 AM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Hi. Sorry not been on here for a while what with...
Hi. Sorry not been on here for a while what with holidays and work. Yes the fish are still available if anyone is interested.
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23-04-2022, 03:54 PM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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These 3 koi are still available if anyone is...
These 3 koi are still available if anyone is interested. I'm near Halstead in Essex.
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20-04-2022, 10:57 PM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Yeah I made sure I bought a spare as always good...
Yeah I made sure I bought a spare as always good to have a back up! I found the maserator lasted a lot longer than the sump pump I had initially and a lot quieter as well.
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20-04-2022, 11:22 AM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Hi Rs2000 Yes it's me. Only been back on the...
Hi Rs2000
Yes it's me. Only been back on the last couple of weeks as my old tablet broke and it took me probably about a year to getvaround to installing tapatalk again and remember my login!
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19-04-2022, 03:18 PM
Thread: Some Koi looking for a new home.
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Some Koi looking for a new home.
Hi. I have 3 koi I am looking to move on as I am overstocked at the moment. All 3 are kohaku's although the largest one lost the last of its beni last year. I am guessing its over 60cm although not...
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22-04-2020, 06:05 PM
Thread: First Sleeper Pond Build
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Hi Rich I did use a hole saw (the deepest I...
Hi Rich
I did use a hole saw (the deepest I could find) to drill the 2 inch holes.
I drilled a pilot hole right through the sleeper first with a fairly small diameter drill bit. I then used... -
26-05-2019, 10:15 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 inlet valve
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I use the 4 inch double union ball valve from...
I use the 4 inch double union ball valve from coastal koi its about £80 but you cant go wrong with it.
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25-04-2019, 09:26 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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That should work well with that set up as you can...
That should work well with that set up as you can utilise both inlets. The deilvery was really quick as well. Good luck hope it works well for you.
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25-04-2019, 08:57 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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Yes it does have 2 inlets but it comes with a...
Yes it does have 2 inlets but it comes with a blanking stopper if you only use one inlet which I did.
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25-04-2019, 07:19 AM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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It does 75 litres a minute. Which is ample for...
It does 75 litres a minute. Which is ample for my draco drum wash cycles. Even when I used it to completely pump the water out of the entire nexus 500 litres it did in about 5 to 6 minutes. The...
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25-04-2019, 06:41 AM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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Photos as promised....
Photos as promised. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190425/e61749cbd0369b7d06e81e7ca36bfe75.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190425/4fb9a4cbba7d518547dc203c4438a545.jpg
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23-04-2019, 10:06 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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No problem. I will take a photo of mine tomorrow...
No problem. I will take a photo of mine tomorrow so you can see it attached.
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23-04-2019, 10:02 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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Yes thats the one its £74.99. Sent from my...
Yes thats the one its £74.99.
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23-04-2019, 09:59 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/flo-force-elite-lifti...
https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/flo-force-elite-lifting-station-250w-with-2-inlets-101425-1252983
See if that works.
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23-04-2019, 09:07 PM
Thread: Pump for waste water system
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I used one of these lifting stations on my...
I used one of these lifting stations on my nexus210 https://www.plumbworld.co.uk/flo-force-elite-lifting-station-250w-with-2-inlets-. It is meant to pump waste water automatically from baths, sinks...
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09-06-2018, 07:50 AM
Thread: First Sleeper Pond Build
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Youve done a great job and to do the whole lot...
Youve done a great job and to do the whole lot for £2k is impressive.
I agree its a shusui!
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27-04-2018, 06:46 PM
Thread: First Sleeper Pond Build
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Its definately the best workout you can get! I...
Its definately the best workout you can get! I just ordered a grab lorry to get rid of all my soil. I barrowed it all into front garden and then the grab lorry took it all in one go. Only took him...
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27-04-2018, 07:00 AM
Thread: First Sleeper Pond Build
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Looking good. Well done. A lot of hard work has...
Looking good. Well done. A lot of hard work has gone in there. I remember mine took about 2 months start to finish. I dont miss the digging ! I think your filter should be fine. I have a nexus 210...
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18-03-2018, 10:40 AM
Thread: Pond Underlay and build Questions
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No problem Rs2000. Sounds interesting splitting...
No problem Rs2000. Sounds interesting splitting the pond in two. Post some pictures up here when you get a chance. So we can follow the build. If you have any questions just ask and I and the others...
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18-03-2018, 12:56 AM
Thread: Pond Underlay and build Questions
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Hi That was my pond build you were referring to....
Hi
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11-06-2017, 07:59 AM
Thread: Aerated bottom drain
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Likewise, never had a problem with mine. If it...
Likewise, never had a problem with mine. If it does get a bit of blanket weed on it, it dies back when you use CBA or whatever product you use but the flow of air is never restricted.
Steve.
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03-05-2017, 06:45 PM
Thread: It's Draco time!
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Hi Scamp. Thanks for taking the time to give me...
Hi Scamp.
Thanks for taking the time to give me such a comprehensive reply. Really glad it is helping your water clarity. I will have a look for a pressure gauge on eBay. I'm sure my water pressure...
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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...