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25-08-2023, 07:08 PM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Problem
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I have a nexus for my bio with the easy still in...
I have a nexus for my bio with the easy still in place.
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21-08-2023, 05:18 PM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Problem
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Hi Dj, Is the sensor to close to the side panel....
Hi Dj,
Is the sensor to close to the side panel. I had this on initial set up you have angle it slightly away so that it moves freely.
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02-07-2023, 04:17 PM
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The BKKS National Koi Show 2023 1st and 2nd of July
Hi Dave,
Yes it was good to see you and Mrs DTF as well.
Agreed, there was definitely more companies there this year. It made for some Koi bargains late on but like you I was only shopping for... -
27-06-2023, 05:55 PM
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I plan to go Dave. (Like you it’s just down the...
I plan to go Dave. (Like you it’s just down the road about 30mins away)
It will probably be on the Sunday
I’m happy to meet up with anybody else going.
Cheers
Ady
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07-06-2023, 11:31 PM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
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Hi, I’ve just replaced the gearbox on my Filtreau...
Hi, I’ve just replaced the gearbox on my Filtreau drum filter and mine was also slightly different. The new one was the same as your new one. It worked fine - just make sure you torque up the shaft...
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24-12-2022, 10:50 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas everybody...
Merry Christmas everybody [emoji319][emoji320][emoji482]
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31-10-2022, 10:49 AM
Thread: Filter Cleaning - how often?
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Hi, Mankey says it’s difficult to overdose. I...
Hi, Mankey says it’s difficult to overdose.
I have a drum with auto top up so I just add 10ml most days.
I check my chlorine levels using dpd4 tablets.
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28-10-2022, 11:12 AM
Thread: Filter Cleaning - how often?
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Manke’s dosing rates if you need them.
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30-09-2022, 07:58 PM
Thread: Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Show
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Bumping as a reminder to all on the forum. Last...
Bumping as a reminder to all on the forum.
Last Koi show of the yearhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220930/1b20d27077c2687df01851a974add84d.jpg
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24-09-2022, 08:48 PM
Thread: Birmingham & West Midlands Koi Show
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I’m looking forward to it! Sent from my...
I’m looking forward to it!
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08-09-2022, 07:45 PM
Thread: Fish safe timber for winter covers?
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Hi, I used yacht varnish. I applied the varnish...
Hi,
I used yacht varnish.
I applied the varnish to the wood in the garage and when it was dry used it for a frame fore the covers
Cheers
Ady
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08-09-2022, 07:39 PM
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Pond capacity in litres / gallons: 9700 litres...
Pond capacity in litres / gallons:
9700 litres /2000gal
How many koi over 30cm: 7
How many koi under 30cm: 14
How many non-koi: 3 goldfish, 5 Golden Rudd & 3 Golden Tench
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08-09-2022, 07:08 PM
Thread: Hi from Birmingham
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Hi Andy, I’ve pm’d you about a visit to my pond...
Hi Andy,
I’ve pm’d you about a visit to my pond
Cheers
Ady
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05-09-2022, 04:42 PM
Thread: Hi from Birmingham
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Hi Andy, I’m also in Birmingham and have a...
Hi Andy,
I’m also in Birmingham and have a 2000gallon pond.
Feel free to come and have a look at some point if you want, It might give you some ideas plus I can talk you through some of the... -
Rex koi said: Yesterday 08:29 PM EA 10,000 vari...
Rex koi said:
Yesterday 08:29 PM
EA 10,000 vari pumps
Hi guys,
iv got two 10000 vari pumps great condition less than a year old £60 each posted.
also a 70ltr EA air pump £65 posted
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Rex is selling a couple in the selling area?...
Rex is selling a couple in the selling area?
I’ve just reserved the two ea pumps
Cheers
Ady
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26-08-2022, 10:41 PM
Thread: EA 10,000 vari pumps
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Hi Rex, I have pm’d you my address and paid via...
Hi Rex,
I have pm’d you my address and paid via PayPal
Thanks
Ady
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26-08-2022, 08:37 PM
Thread: EA 10,000 vari pumps
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EA 10,000 vari pumps
Hi Rex can I have the two Ea Vari pumps please?
Cheers Ady
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19-06-2022, 02:16 PM
Thread: Help getting more flow to Drum filter
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Just to add as I’ve read more detail. The...
Just to add as I’ve read more detail.
The problem you have is one line is gravity fed and the skimmer would be pump fed which is mixing your drum inlet types.
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19-06-2022, 02:12 PM
Thread: Help getting more flow to Drum filter
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Hi Marco, My HF 30 filtreau drum is fed by my...
Hi Marco,
My HF 30 filtreau drum is fed by my bottom drain and the skimmer line - via the two inlets
I run approx 20k lph though it with out issue.
Cheers
Ady
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17-04-2022, 11:41 AM
Thread: what are Filtreau drums like?
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what are Filtreau drums like?
Hi Ian
My filter is set up as a gravity system.
The sensor is on the clean side and as the water level drops the float drops as well until it triggers a clean.
My understanding is that for pump... -
22-03-2022, 10:13 PM
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Hi, When I had a Cetus sieve running on my set...
Hi,
When I had a Cetus sieve running on my set up I had the nexus raised up and pumped up to from the sieve.
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16-01-2022, 01:16 PM
Thread: AEM Easy Drum Review
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Hi Sam, I found that if the float switch is too...
Hi Sam,
I found that if the float switch is too close to the outside panel of the drum it snags on the wall and interferes with the operation.
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15-01-2022, 07:00 PM
Thread: AEM Easy Drum Review
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Hi Sam, Sorry I can’t help with the amalgam Uv...
Hi Sam,
Sorry I can’t help with the amalgam Uv as mine doesn’t have that fitted.
I have an in-line one instead.
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15-01-2022, 06:00 PM
Thread: AEM Easy Drum Review
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Hi Sam, I have a filtreau drum. The cleaning...
Hi Sam,
I have a filtreau drum.
The cleaning spray bars are fed by a pump that is connected to the control panel via the plugs that run down the side.
You have to make sure you select the correct...
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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...