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08-11-2020, 02:36 PM #1
Drums
Hi all, do stand alone drum filters need their own dedicated power supply or can they be plug and play kind of thing..?..
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08-11-2020, 03:32 PM #2
I think you can plug some into a socket.Ive always got an electrician to do a dedicated fused socket from the fuseboard
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08-11-2020, 09:09 PM #3
Thy dont draw any special kind of power, any old outdoor socket would generally be enough.
Some drums have a panel you plug your pumps, UV and a pressure pump for the drum cleaning bar into. If that’s the case with the one you’re looking at then add up the wattage of all the components and work out if a standard 13 amp fuse and socket would be enough.2016 new 6000 gallon pond
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08-11-2020, 09:45 PM #4
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08-11-2020, 11:34 PM #5Hobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.
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09-11-2020, 07:36 AM #6
I've only just started to look at drums, I've got a few set up options in my head,my pond is 3000gall with a nexus on the b.d run enclosed in the filter bay and on the skimmer line i have a bead filter which is sited at the back of the pond away from the filter bay ,so the options going through my head are
Get rid of nexus add drum and use bead for the bio side all enclosed in the filter bay.
The drum before the nexus doesn't work because the footprint is to big.
Or do I get rid of bead and nexus and keep it all neat and tidy with a combi unit ,
Ideally plug and play with a budget of 2000 ..
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09-11-2020, 09:21 AM #7
Hi mate,
For me a no brainier for that sized pond and budget - Filtreau Combi Next. Decent build, big enough, easy installation, built in UV and cleaning pump.
If you have room for the Nexus or bead to stay too then that will only help the bio after the Combi unit. Alternatively add a shower after if stocking levels dictate more bio and room is an issue.
Happy to source at a competitive price if that interests you.
Cheers
GazHobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.
Always happy to help!!
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09-11-2020, 09:31 AM #8
Hi Scotty,
My pond is the same size as yours 3000 gals and as said just plug and play.
I use the Draco solum 25 which obviously can do 2500 ltrs an hr and works great on my system.
Not saying to go for a Draco but more the size,I was going to go for a combi but thought the bio was small so sold my nexus 300 but kept the k1 and made my own bio to fit in the space I had.
I use two pumps one on the bio and the other on the shower.
You could go for a Draco drop in for the Nexis.John
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09-11-2020, 11:00 AM #9
Hi gaz, what about the filtreau 20 mini with the filtreau bio chamber added and leaving my bead on the skimmer with bead on and as it returns over the pond come spring time put a shower on that..
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09-11-2020, 11:03 AM #10
Hi John ,have been looking at the Draco drums and using the bead for the bio
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09-11-2020, 01:34 PM #11
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09-11-2020, 02:52 PM #12Hobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.
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09-11-2020, 03:01 PM #13
So would the idea work with the hf30 and filtreau bio chamber and leaving the bead on the skimmer line
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09-11-2020, 03:34 PM #14
Hi mate,
Give me a call when convenient and I can chat through so I am clear on your set up.
Cheers
Gaz
07598327049Hobby and business gone but when you’re hooked you’re hooked.
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17-11-2020, 01:31 PM #15
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18-11-2020, 10:55 PM #16
Drums will run at less than 1000w when cleaning, but I would recommned their own plug, fused spur, or wiring in to a Matsuko Switch box.
Any other switch box, I wouldn't bother.
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pug has a very impressive veg filter on his pond, have a look at some of his his youtube videos....