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Today, 12:07 PMsmartin replied to a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp ChatNot sure what to do this year, pond averaged 22c / 23C during the hot months and 20c past month, now down to 18c / 19c ashp been coming on once in a...16 replies | 295 view(s)
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Today, 11:47 AMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Prefilter ideas for a bead on a pump fed system in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThanks for the confirmation. Had something similar with the pump fed sieve I have and was surprised to see the screen wasn't 200 micron rather...4 replies | 85 view(s)
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Today, 11:40 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Prefilter ideas for a bead on a pump fed system in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYes gravity to a sieve, means theres a good amount of stuff being taken out the water before pump can mash all the stuff up making it harder to...4 replies | 85 view(s)
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Today, 11:35 AMMartin59 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe Draco Solum 70 is way out my price range, I’ve only got a budget of £1,700 for the drum. I think I will contact Draco tomorrow because they do...10 replies | 136 view(s) -
Today, 11:03 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI never knew Draco did a 70. Just had a quick look and that looks much better able to handle the needed flow rate. I noticed it still came with a...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 10:29 AMGiven my frustration this morning I’ve had a look at the OASE systems - serious design fault on the drum looking online. I’d be horrified to have...21 replies | 407 view(s)
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Today, 10:26 AMUpdate on the hour every hour. The BRAND NEW water solenoid isn’t working properly. Now the drum turns and the water doesn’t spray. So I did a...21 replies | 407 view(s)
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Today, 10:15 AMI would've said Showa too based on how much sumi it has, the Sumi drops below the lateral line, is in the fins and is on the head too. Sent from...8 replies | 107 view(s)
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Today, 10:07 AMnbaker replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI think you would need the Draco Solum 70 which is suitable for up to 16,000 Gallons, where as the Solum 25 is only suitable for up to 8,000 Gallons...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 10:00 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIf going for the Draco drum, you definitely want the mesh to be 120 microns. It will struggle with the flow if smaller. I changed the mesh on my...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 09:59 AMUpdate on the hour every hour. The BRAND NEW water solenoid isn’t working properly. Now the drum turns and the water doesn’t spray. So I did a...21 replies | 407 view(s)
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Today, 09:56 AMMartin59 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi Torpheus. Thanks for the link. It looks a nice piece of kit and well made. My only concerns are it says it is suitable for small ponds and my...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 09:36 AMI have 2 which are permanently installed. - 1 is in the Inazuma Drum/Bio Unit - 1 is in the Pond (floating) They permanently show a c 0.5 degree...11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Today, 09:26 AMMartin59 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi John thanks for your reply. My pond is about 9000 gallons do you think it would cope with that. It does say in the description it’s for ponds up...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 08:58 AMI spent most of yesterday observing the pond and filter. Frustratingly the drum stopped working on 6 occasions, the occasions I witnessed faults the...21 replies | 407 view(s)
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Today, 07:24 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi Martin, I have been running the solum 25 on a 3000 gal pond for a few years now. Only problem I have had is the float switch failing which...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Today, 06:20 AMHi I sent another pm4 replies | 253 view(s)
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Today, 01:17 AMRG1X replied to a thread Air Pump to 1" Pressure Connection in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThanks, I'd not seem those connectors before. Will have a look around to see who stocks them.2 replies | 60 view(s)
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Today, 12:08 AMI've thought about coming out of my fixed deal but the economy7 variable rate is still higher than my fixed rate deal... Only lasts till May next...44 replies | 1523 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:31 PMTropheus replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThis one seems to be a similar spec - https://queni-koi.co.uk/filtration-c36/drum-filters-c37/qk-filtration-qk25-drum-filter-p668610 replies | 136 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:28 PMMartin59 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the reply Ttopheus. l will check it out, does it have a smaller spec to the ones I found and in the same price range.10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:13 PMTropheus replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI don't have experience of those, but I do have experience of DVS/Queni Koi. I would recommend a QK drum over both of those. They are hard to fault...10 replies | 136 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:43 PM3 / 2 in favour of a Showa8 replies | 107 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:17 PMNot seen that since my Evo days over 10 years ago :) Will try to get some tomorrow as I had to remove the UVC in case it rains as I've not got any...7 replies | 138 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:16 PM0.1 ish . But in all fairness that could be the probe calibration really Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:12 PMDo they differ much in their readings11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:03 PM1 in nexus Inlet 1 in nexus outlet ( don't know why lol ) 1 in water column furthest away from return outlet Sent from my SM-G973F using...11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:55 PMJust wondering how most people take their water temperatures. I’ve got a temperature probe in the inlet off the Nexus from the bottom drain. just...11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:09 PMNot bad at all Dave! I actually got an email today saying my gas/electric bill is falling £25 from next month as I'm not on a fixed rate so can't...44 replies | 1523 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:07 PM19.7 in mine still, will probably reduce the feed going forward although still got temps of around 19-20 this week it seems so might just leave it...11614 replies | 506825 view(s)
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Not sure what to do this year, pond averaged 22c / 23C during the hot months and 20c past month,...