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09-05-2025, 04:59 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesPlastic pipe shop have 160mm offcuts. I ordered two and used those with 160-110mm soft boots which works for me because they sit in a water chamber.161 replies | 36139 view(s) -
09-05-2025, 04:58 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesOn those diagrams - all would work but the right most (opt C) may get some bubbles travelling along the inlet pipe if there's any flow stoppage or...161 replies | 36139 view(s)
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09-05-2025, 04:01 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi I've just seen this request - sorry I didn't see this before! Probably worth drawing it so I can see what you're describing. It sounds...161 replies | 36139 view(s)
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06-05-2025, 10:31 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsThis is progressing - I have some bio balls and I'll get some push-fit pieces later today. The airlifts are showing there's considerable amounts to...19 replies | 9314 view(s)
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29-04-2025, 12:51 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI guesstimate that a 110mm pipe will drive 18-22,000lph. I have two and it doesn't half shift water at full tilt!161 replies | 36139 view(s)
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25-04-2025, 11:00 AMIIRC Koi can only take a max of 37% of protein in their diet (as they've evolved with a varied diet). Any more and it's usually passes through and...28 replies | 34034 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 07:56 PMThere's two factors of air pumps - flow rate and operational back pressure. If a pump is designed to pump at it's rated flow rate without any back...6 replies | 1796 view(s)
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