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07-10-2019, 06:38 PM
Thread: 2 bucket filter
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The bucket is secured in place it just doesn’t...
The bucket is secured in place it just doesn’t look it from that angle. What’s that link for a y connector for?
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07-10-2019, 06:04 PM
Thread: 2 bucket filter
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Here's what I have at present and I just want to...
Here's what I have at present and I just want to add a second bucket for extra filtration before I do an overhaul next year. Any ideas?
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07-10-2019, 03:08 PM
Thread: 2 bucket filter
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Would this work?
Would this work?
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07-10-2019, 03:00 PM
Thread: 2 bucket filter
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The pump is in the pond, pumping out into the UV,...
The pump is in the pond, pumping out into the UV, which then flows to filter 1. any ideas of how I could change it?
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07-10-2019, 02:34 PM
Thread: 2 bucket filter
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2 bucket filter
Hi guys,
Quick one before I start cutting holes... in the attached image, would the water nicely transfer from filter 1 to filter 2 or is the design wrong?
the red arrows show the flow. Not... -
23-08-2019, 01:34 PM
Thread: Air pump a neccessity?
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Ok cheers for the information :)
Ok cheers for the information :)
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23-08-2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Air pump a neccessity?
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Air pump a neccessity?
Hi guys,
Are air pumps a neccessity? I have canadian pond weed, plus blanket weed on the edges of my pond (:() and my filter pumps water in from a height like a waterfall. The water is crystal... -
19-08-2019, 07:55 AM
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Dont understand most of the replies to this haha...
Dont understand most of the replies to this haha but im going to rule the water change out as the issue because iv'e nothing left to go on for that.
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18-08-2019, 10:49 AM
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Water changes....doing more harm then good?
Hi guys,
Ive beein doing water changes once a week, around 10% (maybe just less, but no more than 10%). I have been pumping the 10% out, and then pouring in a jug of water mixed with... -
29-07-2019, 08:40 AM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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2000 litres. Yes I know - not big enough...
2000 litres.
Yes I know - not big enough :rolleyes:. I plan on expanding that as well to at least double. -
29-07-2019, 08:15 AM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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Ok cheers :).
Ok cheers :).
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29-07-2019, 08:09 AM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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Yeah definitely. This is my setup for the...
Yeah definitely. This is my setup for the remainder of the year and I plan to upscale everything next year.
So to answer my original question - im not damaging the bio filter syste, by cleaning it... -
29-07-2019, 07:37 AM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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What's actually happening is, the water is being...
What's actually happening is, the water is being filtered through an all-in-one fountain filter, and half of the water comes out of the fountain and the other goes into my 25litre bucket filter,...
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29-07-2019, 06:19 AM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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So do you think it needs cleaning out then? I...
So do you think it needs cleaning out then? I read that you aren’t supposed to clean these out often at all as you want the bacteria etc in there?
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28-07-2019, 03:35 PM
Thread: Question on bio filter
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Question on bio filter
Hi guys,
I created a bucket filter for my pond which has a 5kg layer of zeolite at the bottom, then sponge filters and finally bio balls. It’s been active for about 2 months and today I pulled the... -
05-07-2019, 02:01 PM
Thread: filter clean routine
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filter clean routine
Hi guys,
I have read alot about how often to clean out filters but im not sure on the best for my setup. I currently have an all in one fountain filter (with uv, and foam pad plus 3 other media... -
02-07-2019, 07:40 AM
Thread: New security needed
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Has anybody tried them plastic webbing things...
Has anybody tried them plastic webbing things they well on ebay?
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02-07-2019, 06:52 AM
Thread: Hose fittings
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The host was 2mm short of just fitting in the...
The host was 2mm short of just fitting in the end. I dipped the end of the hose in boiling water and managed to stretch it over :D.
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01-07-2019, 02:52 PM
Thread: Hose fittings
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This is the one I have and its the 11w one so the...
This is the one I have and its the 11w one so the thinnest part of the inlet/ outlet is 25mm -
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01-07-2019, 12:53 PM
Thread: Hose fittings
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Hose fittings
Hi guys,
I have just bought a UVC filter and assumed the fittings for the inlet and outlet would allow for a standard hose pipe, but they are too big (for a 32mm pipe). There must be a fitting/... -
27-06-2019, 10:01 AM
Thread: UV and Green water
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I was under the assumption that second hand UV's...
I was under the assumption that second hand UV's were a waste of time as the bulbs are only effective for 6 months (ish)? Is that a myth (hopefully lol).
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27-06-2019, 08:07 AM
Thread: UV and Green water
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Hmm maybe I will. Only issue is I need to get the...
Hmm maybe I will. Only issue is I need to get the wife's approval and £30 for an 11w one will go down easier than a more expensive one, although I haven't checked prices on one as high as you...
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27-06-2019, 07:02 AM
Thread: UV and Green water
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I have just bought a 20 litre bucket which im...
I have just bought a 20 litre bucket which im going to pump into from my fountain T-pipe (which has already been filtered by the built-in filter) through 5kg of Zeolite for added filtration. I think...
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25-06-2019, 01:32 PM
Thread: UV and Green water
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Ok cheers guys might add a second one into the...
Ok cheers guys might add a second one into the mix - thank you :)
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25-06-2019, 09:54 AM
Thread: UV and Green water
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This is the unit -...
This is the unit - https://www.pondkeeper.co.uk/pondxpert-tripleaction-6000-evolve/p3776
the UV is inside the box and water runs through it.
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