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03-09-2020, 09:13 AM
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I decided in the end to get the Pond Expert...
I decided in the end to get the Pond Expert variable pump. It was a little cheaper and I knew it was going to be a drop in replacement as a very nice chap called Andrew from FiveAcre pond supplies,...
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30-08-2020, 09:19 AM
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Still mulling this over. I have warranty...
Still mulling this over.
I have warranty concerns if I go for the Jebao one from Luxembourg, also the PondExpert one, only appears to have a 1 year warranty.
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29-08-2020, 03:49 PM
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Thanks guys. I did find some info here ...
Thanks guys.
I did find some info here and it says the dimensions are 215mm x 125mm x 156mm, which if correct, means it might just drop in without any changes to the pipework.
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29-08-2020, 11:17 AM
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Hi guys, Anyone still using the Jebao...
Hi guys,
Anyone still using the Jebao TSP-20.000? Has it been reliable? Would you buy another?
I am looking to replace the 2nd EcoMax DM 13000 I have had in 5 years, (The first one, which is... -
25-03-2020, 07:09 PM
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This is now sold!
This is now sold!
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10-03-2020, 11:22 AM
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Someone asked for a photo, so here it is... ...
Someone asked for a photo, so here it is...
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07-03-2020, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for pointing that out, I just had a quick...
Thanks for pointing that out, I just had a quick look on Amazon and didn't look around.
Anyway I am open to sensible offers.
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07-03-2020, 08:40 AM
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Apex Practitioner Microscope + Apex Minigrab
I bought this a couple of years ago, used it once, didn't have a clue what I was doing, boxed it back up and it has been sat there ever since.
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11-07-2019, 11:04 AM
Thread: Pointys Murky Puddle Upgrade
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I managed to get the reed screening up, although...
I managed to get the reed screening up, although I can't say I am super keen on it. It was purchased on a whim while out shopping a couple of weeks ago, as it was on offer. It does offer a little...
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03-07-2019, 07:59 AM
Thread: Pointys Murky Puddle Upgrade
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Finally, another corner of the garden finished. ...
Finally, another corner of the garden finished.
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It was my first attempt at laying a circle patio kit, and although I am sure I could do a better job if I did it again, overall I don't... -
12-06-2019, 10:24 AM
Thread: Flow Switch
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I'll have to look at the current sensing, but as...
I'll have to look at the current sensing, but as all of my problems have been caused by relay boards, including 1 burnout due to moisture/bad connection,(perhaps I need a couple of thermistors too...
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12-06-2019, 09:21 AM
Thread: Pointys Murky Puddle Upgrade
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I did finally manage to get the camera out this...
I did finally manage to get the camera out this week, between the rain, so it's time for some updates.
I actually started working back in the garden a couple of months ago now, it started off with... -
12-06-2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Feline's new pond.
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Thanks Feline, I have come up with Pointy's...
Thanks Feline,
I have come up with Pointy's poor man version.:rolleyes:
I can get a pack of 8 glass clamps on Fleeybay for £12 ( admittedly they are 304 stainless , not 316) and I would need... -
12-06-2019, 07:37 AM
Thread: Flow Switch
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Hey Frich, how are you. I remember your build as...
Hey Frich, how are you. I remember your build as it started about the same time as mine. I'll have to try and dig up your build thread.
I think the flow switch is a no go as I also read you should... -
10-06-2019, 10:48 AM
Thread: Feline's new pond.
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Looks fantastic, I thought about doing something...
Looks fantastic, I thought about doing something similar with the glass/perspex but knew it would be too expensive, as the garden/pond had already bankrupt me. Having seen yours, it's very tempting...
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10-06-2019, 10:16 AM
Thread: Flow Switch
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Flow Switch
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I am currently looking at ways of fitting a flow switch to my main pump line. While my Raspberry PI pond monitor system has been working well over the last few years, I have had the odd... -
29-05-2019, 09:31 AM
Thread: Pointys Murky Puddle Upgrade
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Thanks for the advice, from memory I would say...
Thanks for the advice, from memory I would say the ratio was 4-1 for the brickwork when it was built, but I can't be sure. It's only the filter house walls I want to repair as the back wall is...
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24-05-2019, 09:32 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I am not a fan...
Thanks for the feedback guys.
I am not a fan of render and the more I think about it the more I like the idea of cladding with shiplap. I will have a think about it, while I get on and try and... -
23-05-2019, 08:08 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. I was pretty sure...
Thanks for the replies guys.
I was pretty sure it was water related as the filter house (first pic above) is relatively ok, apart from the first few courses close to the ground. The back wall is a... -
22-05-2019, 09:43 AM
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good.
The pond construction has held up nicely, and only needs a paint touch up to be as good as new. My first attempt at doing pipework has also been good, with only a couple of minor... -
20-05-2019, 07:58 AM
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Thanks for the words of encouragement guys, I...
Thanks for the words of encouragement guys, I will try and find my camera, blow off the dust and take some pics over the next couple of days (I do have one serious problem, which I could really use...
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18-05-2019, 07:08 AM
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No I didn't die, well physically anyway, but you...
No I didn't die, well physically anyway, but you might say I have been suffering from a complete lack of enthusiasm for life for the last few years. Hopefully it was just a mid life crisis and is now...
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21-09-2016, 03:31 PM
Thread: Which IP Camera?
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Thanks again Mark. I was looking at the 2042...
Thanks again Mark.
I was looking at the 2042 as it's only £96 on Amazon at the moment, whereas the 2342 is £122. A cheap PoE injector is another £15. If the image quality is pretty much the same I... -
21-09-2016, 02:06 PM
Thread: Which IP Camera?
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Thanks Mark. I used to use ISpy so was...
Thanks Mark.
I used to use ISpy so was familiar with it. I just had read confilcting reports about the URL, I thiink something was changed in a firmware update.
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21-09-2016, 08:54 AM
Thread: Which IP Camera?
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Sorry to necro an old thread but I am looking for...
Sorry to necro an old thread but I am looking for an IP cam that I can grab images from for my remote control web page.
Does anyone have a HIKVision camera? They are supposed to be the same as the...
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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...