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    Used a load of brick bits, coarse gravel and...

    Used a load of brick bits, coarse gravel and hammered some of the soil and clay back, run a 12" deep gravel bed for the pipework on half of one side.
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    Sorry all, it's been a while since I posted,...

    Sorry all, it's been a while since I posted, here's some updates on the build which is 95% complete apart from filter bay cover and heating
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  3. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond,...

    Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, my Kh is low around 2, it did go to 4 once via the carbon. I don't want to go in to RO territory as it's a pain to manage.

    I've got a digital ph...
  4. Thanks RS Is this going to cause me an issue?...

    Thanks RS

    Is this going to cause me an issue? as I've never had PH that high before.

    I did split the system and after the prefilter to test and the ph dropped to 7.0, so agree it's the carbon...
  5. Hi all, I need some help please, I've just...

    Hi all,
    I need some help please, I've just purchased a water purifier from Caostal Koi https://www.coastal-koi.com/shopping.php?class_id=73 the 24" version, I've tested my water pre and post filter...
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    Gold Label

    Gold Label
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    Just be aware that Tuffx and most will quote...

    Just be aware that Tuffx and most will quote standard glass which when in 3 plates will show more of the green tint to it. YOu need to ask for the crystal glass if you want it gin clear. They were...
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    I'm using pink grip, sticks like shit to a...

    I'm using pink grip, sticks like shit to a blanket :D
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    2990129902 Miro, mine is 5.75x4.75.1.70M...

    2990129902

    Miro, mine is 5.75x4.75.1.70M approx., 3 drains and 3 side returns. all drains are air domes to assist with water movement and getting the waste in to the rain and filters. cutting the...
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    New build Backfill question

    Hi all,

    Blockwork is complete on my build, pond is roughlty 5.75 x 4.75 x 1.75M internal dimensions. Base is C30 and around 250mm thick.

    Blocks are 7N laid flat and tied on the 1/4 cuts.

    Do...
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    Have DM’d you I hope

    Have DM’d you I hope
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    I'm collecting a filter from Rugby on Saturday,...

    I'm collecting a filter from Rugby on Saturday, certainly of interest if still available?
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    I'm looking at the 12mm option here as I have a...

    I'm looking at the 12mm option here as I have a shaped pool, does anyone know if this will flex around curves in the pool (nothing too tight)?
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    A few Q's ref pool design

    What diameter will a 4" bottom drain ideally pull from with 12000 lph drawn through it?
    Is 12000 lph enough per bottom drain?
    Skimmer, gravity feed in to main drum then bio, or keep separate...
  15. Thread: Jbr skimmers

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    A floating facia plate would work the best here...

    A floating facia plate would work the best here as it would adapt to the water level, there is no point having slots under the water as it defeats the idea of skimming the top surface. There must be...
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    If you think of adding a radiator to you pond...

    If you think of adding a radiator to you pond it's the same thing, obviously a radiator will rust thus you replace this with stainless steel piping, just make a coil to pass your heated water through...
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    What would you say the cost of running a 2KW...

    What would you say the cost of running a 2KW heater is per hour, around 30p?
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    I used to heat a 400 tank fish house with a...

    I used to heat a 400 tank fish house with a stainless coiled pipe matrix coming from a combi boiler, aquarium heaters will cost a fortune to run and as mentioned will break, the large 2-6kva heaters...
  19. Thread: AEM or Oase

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    Thanks Rob, I know it's going to cost a few ££££,...

    Thanks Rob, I know it's going to cost a few ££££, however does anyone get an issue with fallen leaves sitting in the bottom of their drum?

    Mark.
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    Hi All, I'm still doing some research here and...

    Hi All, I'm still doing some research here and noticed that the Inazuma drums have a blade inside which picks up leaves, this was bugging me for a while as some drums have external cages, so I...
  21. Thread: AEM or Oase

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    Thanks Rog, this certainly looks like an option.

    Thanks Rog, this certainly looks like an option.
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    21424The Koi will not be able to get to the rocks

    21424The Koi will not be able to get to the rocks
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    The Rocks will be behind the margin area, so not...

    The Rocks will be behind the margin area, so not in direct contact.
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    Thanks all for the suggestions. I'm not new to...

    Thanks all for the suggestions. I'm not new to the hobby, just sort of had a break although I still have a 6k gallon koi pool 1K gallon filter at my mothers home, I used to work in aquatics and...
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    AEM or Oase

    Hi All,

    I'm planning a new pool which I'd guess to be 5-6000 gallons, I'm looking to use a drum filter, and wonder what people would recommend, I've looked at making my own, would probably cost...
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