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09-07-2021, 12:38 PM
Thread: Spare part needed for DM30000 vario
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Spare part needed for DM30000 vario
Hi all,
apologies for duplicate post, think this is the right place for it....
My aqua forte dm30000 vario pump failed overnight.
I found the pond level had dropped about a foot and the impeller... -
09-07-2021, 10:34 AM
Thread: Aqua forte pump fail
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Aqua forte pump fail
Hi All,
My aqua forte dm30000 vario pump failed overnight.
I found the pond level had dropped about a foot and the impeller housing had cracked open. Not sure how that happened...!
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08-05-2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Heron Deterrent
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I’m always triggering the spray deterrent I use....
I’m always triggering the spray deterrent I use. Smart detection a big step forward!How is it built? PC, Raspberry pi....?
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08-05-2021, 06:19 AM
Thread: Heron Deterrent
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Hi Tallguard, welcome to the forum. This is...
Hi Tallguard, welcome to the forum. This is exactly what I have been looking for!
Where can I get one??
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29-04-2021, 06:11 AM
Thread: Trickle in, trickle out system
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Thanks, good to know I’m not missing something. I...
Thanks, good to know I’m not missing something. I was a bit shocked when I noticed the flow had increased so much on its own, because my chlorine filter would not have been effective at that rate I’m...
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28-04-2021, 06:54 PM
Thread: Trickle in, trickle out system
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Hi all, What valves do people use to get really...
Hi all,
What valves do people use to get really fine control of the trickle in?
ive tried a stop cock tap which I found difficult for fine control,
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28-02-2021, 09:38 AM
Thread: DIY variable pump. Can it be done?
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Thanks all, part is arriving later so will let...
Thanks all, part is arriving later so will let you know how it goes.
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27-02-2021, 06:12 PM
Thread: DIY variable pump. Can it be done?
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Thanks for the reply, I will buy it and see. I...
Thanks for the reply, I will buy it and see.
I presume this would lower power consumption as well, same as my aqua forte DM vario...? -
27-02-2021, 08:39 AM
Thread: DIY variable pump. Can it be done?
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Interesting idea, thanks. is this the type of...
Interesting idea, thanks.
is this the type of thing that might work?
I have an oase 18000 that i would like to step down a bit for use on my skimmer.... -
26-02-2021, 08:47 PM
Thread: Virkon aquatic - bulk buy
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I’d definitely take 1 or maybe 2 if it helps. ...
I’d definitely take 1 or maybe 2 if it helps.
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13-02-2021, 01:23 PM
Thread: Air pump whistling
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It was a diaphragm kit from pond planet. Cost...
It was a diaphragm kit from pond planet. Cost £40. All looked fine and fit in perfectly.
Will switch back to the old ones later and see what happens.
Will let you know.
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12-02-2021, 08:51 PM
Thread: Air pump whistling
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Yes correct, it’s only misbehaving since I...
Yes correct, it’s only misbehaving since I changed the diaphragms. Pretty sure it’s together ok. I double checked.
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12-02-2021, 08:29 PM
Thread: Air pump whistling
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Thanks for replying. No definitely no holes in...
Thanks for replying. No definitely no holes in the airlines.
It whistles when I partially block the pump exit, almost like a pressure relief. But it also whistles when attached to my moving bed, and... -
12-02-2021, 07:00 PM
Thread: Air pump whistling
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Air pump whistling
Hi all,
My EA AP70 air pump became quite noisy and vibrated more than it used to, so I decided to replace the diaphragms.
Job was quick and easy, went very smoothly.
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24-07-2020, 08:54 PM
Thread: 3 Barrel Filtration
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Hi, I went down the diy filter route. Suggest you...
Hi, I went down the diy filter route. Suggest you google Terry Wright and also search this site for “Antipod”. Loads of useful info there...
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14-07-2020, 08:09 PM
Thread: Another water purification thread...
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Hi, just reposting this in case anyone missed it...
Hi, just reposting this in case anyone missed it first time...
I had planned to call some suppliers to get their view, but too busy with work during their opening hours.
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12-07-2020, 08:58 PM
Thread: Another water purification thread...
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Another water purification thread...
Another water purifying thread...
I learnt loads from RS’s thread on the 3 pod purifiers and mankysanke’s site on the chemistry and DPD4 testing, thank you both!
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22-10-2019, 04:46 PM
Thread: Non return valve placement
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Yes unfortunately it isn’t possible at the...
Yes unfortunately it isn’t possible at the moment, it would be a larger project and digging down below water level from pond to filter location would likely disturb roots of established plants which...
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22-10-2019, 04:05 PM
Thread: Non return valve placement
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Thanks Bazza, good idea. I have another concern...
Thanks Bazza, good idea. I have another concern now though...
If I dry mount the pump there will be maybe 7metres of 2” hose from the pond to the pump. Will that cause an issue with flow rates even... -
21-10-2019, 08:05 PM
Thread: Non return valve placement
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Non return valve placement
Hi all,
A quick plumbing question on non-return valves...
My setup is as follows, as shown in pic;
Twin portable bottom drains to
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21-09-2019, 12:33 AM
Thread: Solvent welding ball valves
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Would this stuff help to keep them moving more...
Would this stuff help to keep them moving more easily? Assuming it’s on the waste and you can get to one side of the valve of course.
https://www.toolstation.com/wd-40-specialist-silicone/p89943 -
18-09-2019, 11:22 PM
Thread: Solvent welding ball valves
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Ah ok, so I follow the same process but replace...
Ah ok, so I follow the same process but replace the solvent cement with silicone because silicone doesn’t damage the ball valve surface.
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18-09-2019, 10:22 PM
Thread: Solvent welding ball valves
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Nice idea, thanks. So I push the valve in place...
Nice idea, thanks.
So I push the valve in place (no silicone) and then run a bead around the join...? -
18-09-2019, 10:09 PM
Thread: Solvent welding ball valves
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Solvent welding ball valves
Hi all, I am using 1.5” Yamitsu solvent weld ball valves on the waste of my filter. I’ve not solvent welded ball valves before and I’m concerned about the glue getting on the valve surface and...
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20-08-2019, 08:56 PM
Thread: AquaForte Wiring
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Hi Adam, I have a 30k vario pump and I put a...
Hi Adam,
I have a 30k vario pump and I put a std 3pin plug on it with no issues at all. I think colouring would have been the same or I’d have remembered.
Obviously don’t cut the wire that goes...
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...