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Yesterday, 01:11 PM

Alburglar started a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

Hello All, Does anyone know of an 'off the shelf' pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure? Whether it be PVC or stainless? I'm only going to...

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Yesterday, 01:06 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

All good food for thought, thanks.

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Yesterday, 12:24 AM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Ta, Mine has a bloody great big fitting on the end which could hinder me.

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03-12-2024, 02:32 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Filtreau 25 & bio unit in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

A Draco uses mains water pressure. That really is hassle free. Horses for courses Drum failures with high pressure pumps can empty the pond and...

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03-12-2024, 02:28 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Black balls in k1 media in General Koi Carp Chat

The smelly ones are more convincing in my mind, heavy bacteria loads tend to whiff a bit. The blue gels and balls and liquids that don't smell etc...

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03-12-2024, 02:24 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Black balls in k1 media in General Koi Carp Chat

Yeah. The EA bacteria balls etc are well known to be totally bollox. It makes you wonder if the actual bacteria in other forms really works or even...

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03-12-2024, 02:22 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

I have worse. Flying rats aka Seagulls

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01-12-2024, 02:25 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

2 degrees change a day is pretty safe

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28-11-2024, 10:42 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Ok yep, hadn't considered the seal. I purge the BD through the clean end and out through the skimmer line so dirty side is the only option for...

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27-11-2024, 07:38 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

Denise, are you anywhere near Welwyn Garden City, someone on the for sale section needs to re-home some koi quickly due to a leak. You may be able to...

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27-11-2024, 07:29 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Pond Leak Forces Quick Sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

Hi Mikey ( I pressume), I'm in Dover so a couple of hours away. I don't have any money to offer you, but if you get stuck I could potentially rescue...

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27-11-2024, 05:50 PM

Alburglar started a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Hello, Filtreau Amalgam owners: Long story, short - if I use the Filtreau Amalgam tank connector, is there a blank cap you can use if you ever...

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27-11-2024, 03:48 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I use imgbb.com on an android phone ( I don't use Tapatalk app as others do) https://imgbb.com/ Create a profile/account, then upload your...

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26-11-2024, 09:26 AM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I use 150mm clamps 'toolzone' brand and 'rolson' from ebay

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25-11-2024, 11:27 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

Still pop-up free. ...Steve you're a legend!

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25-11-2024, 09:59 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

...it got covered more recently on another thread, with eBay links too: ...

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25-11-2024, 05:10 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

Chineses 500w stainless heaters are a tenner each on eBay. The brand Hidom is the make I have and they are great.. Plus a cheap temperature...

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24-11-2024, 11:09 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

Years prior on the temporary IBC setup, even just perspex over it kept the wind off and made a difference,.but the Polycarb is far superior if you...

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24-11-2024, 11:04 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I was uncovered last year. Never again. I got down to 2.5 and the fish were clamped to the floor. I had to scramble to sort heaters. This year I...

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24-11-2024, 10:12 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Water Purifiers / Dechlorinators - Info & Ideas in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Any activated carbon in the pressure vessel will work. If it stops working tip the bottle up and down, shake it about and run the water backwards for...

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22-11-2024, 06:38 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

Well I could do the first bit, and turned off pop-ups and re-directs, but I couldn't do the the rest, ( on chrome browser on phone) but no ads so...

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22-11-2024, 03:08 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

Day 2 after trying this having turned computer off overnight and then logged back into forum today and still no intrusive ads or popups. This is...

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21-11-2024, 11:31 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Going by the photos it looks to me these are set to be operated as pump fed, i.e the pump(s) are submersed in the pond. They also appear to come...

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21-11-2024, 04:57 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

I think I've fixed it. Will give it a few log ins / outs to make sure the settings remain and will post up the details in the coming days.

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21-11-2024, 04:53 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Only posting this because this rare find would be a perfect solution: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/315880238515 All 4 of them for just over £2000...

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21-11-2024, 04:48 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread High readings for nitrate from tap water. in General Koi Carp Chat

The second reading on the API kit stands out as being the accurate one based on typical values. 20 to 40 ppm would be pretty typical for a low...

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21-11-2024, 02:04 PM

RS2OOO replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

The problem for me with that solution: I get cashback and discounts from various purchases by accessing through affiliated links. Ad blockers...

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20-11-2024, 08:45 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

I get the same, I use chrome browser on my Google phone. It has become second nature to scroll up and close the ad every time i load a screen.

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20-11-2024, 08:37 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

I thoroughly enjoyed this guys Mega-filter series, trying to filter his lake, but ultimately it did nothing and he stopped posting about it for...

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20-11-2024, 08:33 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Firstly, do not buy a oase screen matic. They do not perform well and are very expensive. Secondly, you will never get good clarity on a mud pond....

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