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12-09-2023, 06:51 PM
Thread: New draco motor install
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New draco motor install
Hello
Got a new replacement draco motor but it only has two wires red and black.
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09-06-2023, 08:50 PM
Thread: Massive thanks to healthy koi shop
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Massive thanks to healthy koi shop
Hello
As you may be aware from a previous post I ordered a replacement pump after my shower pump died from a koi shop . Turns out this shop didn't even have the pump in stock and would've kept me... -
09-06-2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: filter floss
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soon as its get green and dirty for me then I...
soon as its get green and dirty for me
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09-06-2023, 12:04 PM
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Hi Dave done same as you Just finally...
Hi Dave
done same as you
Just finally got a response form him saying " We dont have any in stock and are awaiting a delivery "
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09-06-2023, 08:52 AM
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Cotswold Koi - How do you contact them? Overdue item
hello
One of my pond pumps decided to die on monday night resulting in my shower having no pump.
I ordered a new one from cotsworld koi straight away and paid extra for quick postage but its... -
02-08-2022, 02:21 PM
Thread: Love Aquatics koi.
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Bought one.came with flukes and an ulcer I...
Bought one.came with flukes and an ulcer I misses.the conditions of their water and filters when you go there are not good.
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02-08-2022, 02:15 PM
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Great shout RS will order some kingspan soon Hes...
Great shout RS will order some kingspan soon
Hes a hypocrite Frim.mows lawn,drills etc anytime but instantly the victim.
Quick macerator question
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28-07-2022, 07:27 PM
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thanks Frim and Hudson Yeah cleaned out the...
thanks Frim and Hudson
Yeah cleaned out the macerator with a karcher found nothing wrong. I guess its as I do run it bit to hard as I have the draco used as an overflow too.
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27-07-2022, 08:08 PM
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waste macerator noisy - alternatives please?
Hello
I have waste macerator from plumbworld - the kind that takes a 4 inch inlet.
It is under my decking out side as my pond is not above ground .
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27-07-2022, 03:34 PM
Thread: Changing Draco mesh to 120 micron
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yes but thats with 50 micron screen
yes but thats with 50 micron screen
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27-07-2022, 03:14 PM
Thread: Changing Draco mesh to 120 micron
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HI dave what kind of flow rates are you...
HI dave
what kind of flow rates are you getting through that.
Mt draco is specced for 16k at 50micron but to be fair I'd like to continue at same speed just perhaps gain greater efficiency but... -
27-07-2022, 12:12 PM
Thread: Who's had issues with the heat?
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Came home from a nightshoft to find my Chagoi...
Came home from a nightshoft to find my Chagoi that I have had for 12 years dead next to the pond at 6am
gutted- no parasites etc she must of jumped out and couldnt get back in
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27-07-2022, 12:03 PM
Thread: Changing Draco mesh to 120 micron
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Changing Draco mesh to 120 micron
Hello
i currently have a draco drop in placed in my vortex. I have posts on here in the past that some muck is getting through into the vortex somehow and i have been advised that this could be... -
17-07-2022, 02:12 PM
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draco drop in small bit of waste still getting through
Hello
I hav a draco drop in placed in my vortex and despite my efforts of going through all the seals and gaskets and checking the tightness of the wheels that pull the drum to the case waste bit... -
22-05-2022, 03:09 PM
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I have 2 super fish pumps and I swapped the...
I have 2 super fish pumps and I swapped the battery that works fine with the other remote.
Definitely the remote has gone
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20-05-2022, 04:26 PM
Thread: solar power
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didnt see the date of the post. Was in the new...
didnt see the date of the post.
Was in the new section so must be recent comments on it.
tashy- how did the tesla go - must have a good review now you are this many years in. -
20-05-2022, 11:49 AM
Thread: solar power
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Please do a post on this when you are up and...
Please do a post on this when you are up and running. I have just been on their website and think 8.5K install fee might be worth it in the long run.
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UV should always be on your main mate in my...
UV should always be on your main mate in my opinion as thats what handles the most water turnover
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19-05-2022, 11:54 AM
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yeah - I'm not that thick .............at least...
yeah - I'm not that thick .............at least I think I'm not.....on the other hand...:confused:
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Im on 35 watt uv for 4300 gallons in south facing...
Im on 35 watt uv for 4300 gallons in south facing garden and no cover - you should be acing it with that power.
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18-05-2022, 11:50 AM
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superfish vari eco 2000 remote stopped working
Hello
one of my superfish eco varis has locked in full power mode
the remote has stopped working
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18-05-2022, 08:06 AM
Thread: A dye to make P5 pond putty black
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A dye to make P5 pond putty black
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i have 1 kg of P5 pond putty but do not want the edge of my pond white. Is there a safe way to dye it black or perhaps get a small tub of the black mix the two together and settle on grey?
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26-04-2022, 05:27 PM
Thread: Medication over showers
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Im on a draco drop in so cant bypass. What I do...
Im on a draco drop in so cant bypass. What I do is run it at level 1 on my superfish variable pump so its practically nothing.
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26-04-2022, 02:23 PM
Thread: Medication over showers
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Hi dave I see you have flukes too - exactly...
Hi dave
I see you have flukes too - exactly why I asked later I am chloramine T'ing my pond at 20 grams per 1000 gallons then tomorrow I have a kisuri fluke s going in.
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25-04-2022, 02:27 PM
Thread: Medication over showers
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Medication over showers
Hello
We all know about the debate of UV ad medication but is it true that once medications in the pond flow over showers they are quickly neutralised.
Just wondering if this is true as I need...
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Wildlife pond plants
This has been my go-to for pond plants since 2021. Never had a problem with them. ...