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    Fraid not. Before I took the plunge to change I spent many hours trying to make the Nexus set up work on CAD. The way it was put in was actually the best solution in terms of position of pipes, water and electric feeds and access both sides. Here is a link to a post in which I shared some of the 3D plans I drew up for the Oase. This really shows how well it works and why the Nexus was just too big for that space.

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    I went double door for if I ever want to take the nexus 320 out.
    Valves facing the doors. I bought the nexus before the build. And the sieve. Then half way through the build found out about draco. Then bought the drop in. I knew if I sold the nexus I would only get just over half what I paid for it. So to me it was a no
    Brainer at the time.
    Same this year. I had a bit of spare cash.
    Sat for a week pondering. About replacing
    The nexus and draco. Then thought about a new one and a new bakki shower. So that I have a spare draco. In case of break down. So I went that way also upgraded my pumps. And pipe work. Still cheaper then buying a new drum and bio tank.
    No brainer in the end. And results wise.
    I am glad I did it.
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    So you are pleased with the drop mine is a 220 so a bit smaller did you buy direct and is it water feed and a power socket that’s required to set up thanks paul


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    Hi Paul, have a look at this video from S&C Koi that shows an install start to finish:
    https://youtu.be/83JY7DNdK9g
    BTW - Chris is very helpful if you need advice nexus 220

    There are a good number of resellers for Draco now so if I was you I'd start with ones local to you, but shop around for best price. You'll find the list of resellers here:
    DracoDrum - List of Dealers in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia

    You do need electrics for the control unit but it comes with a good long cable so can be installed away from the drum. However, I'd recommend you install it close by so that you can use its manual functions of wash and stop whilst right next to your Nexus. This is particularly handy when doing bottom drain purges.

    The drum can clean either off the mains or as a pump fed setup where it uses clean water from the Nexus, but this will require regular top ups or a trickle in to maintain water level in pond. If it drops too much it'll cause the drum to run more often as the flow switch is triggered more frequently. Either way, you'll need a water supply to the pond or filter house unless you'll use a hose pipe every day. This applies to whatever drum system you go for.

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    If you take a look at my sale thread you'll see the components that the drop in comes with:
    https://www.koiforum.uk/koi-pond-equ...ost340254.html

    Please bear in mind that this is an early model and things may have changed, but you'll get a feel for the various parts. The control box has definitely changed. Ask Fred about that nexus 220


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    Quote Originally Posted by paulbaines View Post
    So you are pleased with the drop mine is a 220 so a bit smaller did you buy direct and is it water feed and a power socket that’s required to set up thanks paul


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    i bought my first one from draco drop in direct from draco them self s. that was 5 years ago. and as koiz wendy says. there was not a lot of outlets selling them then. but now there proven and tested.
    so quite a lot of out lets now.
    i got this new one from A19 York. but it still was sent from draco. as tony told me by email of day of delivery.

    the difference from the 1st draco was micro mesh i think my first one was 78 micron. new one is 54 micron. so better for fines. also the waste tray is a lot better on the more up to date version.
    well it is on the nexus 320 one. so that changed. it is a sloping waste tray. where as the older waste tray was just square and flat. the crap runs away better now with the newer waste tray.

    the controller box has had an added feature as in digital numbers to tell you how many washes. and time.
    when i first set it up i just used a garden hose. now its all piped in. also you just need a 3 pin socket electric wise. that video is pretty good on giving you an idea.
    get your water levels right and your laughing. the waste tray water level becomes your water hight with your pond and not the nexus its self. in the video that wendy linked to. he points to water level. on waste tray .
    my water level in the nexus drop in. is set to my pond wall skimmer water level in the pond. the 1st time you set it up. takes a few hours. but once you have done it once. and get used to it. takes about 20 minutes
    hope this helps.
    fred

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    i would like to say a big thanks for the info on draco drum i am going to get one and keep my nexus should cope with my 7000lts easy ,ive got power in my shed just need to get water there , so when i buy the drum do i need to buy the waste fitting shown on the video or does that come with it thanks paul

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    As shown in my photos for sale, the waste pipe that goes from the waste tray to the bottom of the Nexus inside the central chamber is part of the Draco kit. You will just need to run additional pipework from under the Nexus to your drain.

    Are you able to connect directly into your main drain or are you going to soakaway?

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    that good the cenrtral chamber pipe is supplied , yes my nexus is connected to a drain already thanks paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulbaines View Post
    that good the cenrtral chamber pipe is supplied , yes my nexus is connected to a drain already thanks paul
    That main waste valve. Once the draco is fitted. The waste pipe acts as a seal. I leave that valve permanently open. For the waste wash. And it also acts as a trickle
    Out. As I trickle in. On my top pond. So it does 2 jobs. Waste wash. And trickle out.
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    Ok thanks for info I’m liking it , just got to find one at a decent price nexus 220


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    Quote Originally Posted by CBKOI View Post
    Sadly not. That's for a 320. Won't fit! Good idea to look out for 2nd hand though as components are so easy to buy for Draco so risk is fairly low. Try Facebook Marketplace as well as Ebay. That's where I sold some of my gear. I was amazed how much pond equipment was on there.

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    on a selfish side note, would that fit a nexus 310?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CBKOI View Post
    on a selfish side note, would that fit a nexus 310?
    I believe the dimensions of the 310 are the same as the 320, like the 210 and 220 are so it should fit. If you want to be 100% certain that it's compatible, and if no one else confirms here in time for that eBay auction, just give any one of the Draco stockists a quick bell nexus 220

    DracoDrum - List of Dealers in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia


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    Lol just my luck , 2 on eBay and both for the 320 and mines a 220 nexus 220


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    Hi there is one on eBay from Shirley aquatics I’ve emailed them and reply said it will fit any nexus can any one confirm that please


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    Quote Originally Posted by paulbaines View Post
    Hi there is one on eBay from Shirley aquatics I’ve emailed them and reply said it will fit any nexus can any one confirm that please


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    there’s one for 200 and one for 300 series so that’s not the case.
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    Hi do you know how to tell the different type I could take a screenshot on eBay


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    The origin is for the 300 series and the draco 2 for the 200.




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