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Today, 09:48 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAir pump wise. I have 2nd hand air pumps that would be silent if you had them in an insulated shed. I also have 2nd hand air pumps, that no matter...364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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Today, 09:41 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGot some amazing and impressively huge Cuttlebrook Ochibas in my pond. Very nice fish.364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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Today, 08:50 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIt's really deceptive isn't it. I just thought it was hardly working at all and then the drum triggered and I thought, what the hell is it doing that...364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:39 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI am very jealous of your airlift setup. It will be well worth the effort, I think.364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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08-12-2023, 11:38 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration...I'm not sure I follow anything I've said. Lol14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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08-12-2023, 05:48 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThat does make sense yes. But I reckon until two water heights are the same, they would 'flow' from one to other, until they've equalised (of...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 11:07 PMThat's how I understand it Ian.9 replies | 2447 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 09:02 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe air lifts fill the collector and raise the water height inside, which in turn, escapes via gravity into the pond. So yes there is some minimal...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:49 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYes. Two of them enter about 750mm down (I'd need to measure properly, but that's about right). Two are maybe 250mm below the water level in the...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:38 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAt 100mm drop 4.09 litres per second x 3600 = 14,724 litres per hour, which still seems unrealistically high. I definitely do not understand what...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:31 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThat would be 750mm then.14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:29 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI've just read something that suggest's that drop means the height of water level to the exit of an open ended pipe (open to the atmosphere). But the...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:19 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationPerhaps that's my issue? I took the drop to mean the distance , in height, from the collector outlet, at one end of the pipe to the pond inlet, at...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 07:44 PMAlburglar started a thread Any Practical Anecdotal Evidence for gravity flow rates through 2" pipe? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationLong story short: Has anyone ever run a QT or grow on setup and used a 2" gravity drain? Or even better, a 2" gravity return? What size pump...14 replies | 3787 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 06:59 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHaha! That's made me chuckle! It's good that you figured it out and good to post your successes and your errors. Koi ponds are complicated beasts...364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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06-12-2023, 07:56 PMAs far as I have known, (only from what I've read). Koi can catch KHV from any Carp, whether the carrier is vaccinated or not. It does not matter a...9 replies | 2447 view(s)
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06-12-2023, 10:34 AMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYou may be able to stop the leak if it's an adjustable ball valve. Most of the pressure ones I have used are I think, Then, depending on...364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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06-12-2023, 10:30 AMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNice to know, mate, thanks.364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 09:56 PMVery good. LOL5 replies | 2532 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 09:54 PMWhy a naive fish? Do you have to pretend it's going on a holiday to get it in the net, then whack it in QT with a Mankey Sanke (no not you Sid).41 replies | 10618 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 08:07 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesExciting when you get to the big fill! Yeah good plan on the stickers to keep an eye out for leaks.364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 05:51 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAnd I sorted out a minor annoyance today too. The Draco Drum lid, fit absolutely perfectly with a nice, reassuringly snug fit. However, once it was...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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05-12-2023, 05:36 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had intended to have the filter house enclosed by winter, but that just hasn't happened. So instead, pipe lagging everywhere (including the drum...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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04-12-2023, 11:08 PMEstrad also marketed as Estro and I did manage to find an instruction manual online, which I now can't find. However, there is a chance it's saved on...3 replies | 1697 view(s)
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04-12-2023, 06:03 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI was worried about the lack of ferocity of flow come out the 2inch returns, as it peaks and troughs once the water level drops about 5inches, right...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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04-12-2023, 05:49 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe impeller pump is turned off! Air lift mk3 has gone well. https://youtu.be/69PZAAd1D5Q?si=fBYjB_AEmaJ8ms8A The 3 inch lift is letting the...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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03-12-2023, 03:47 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesRunning the tap, for 3 hours or so, has done the trick. Raised it up to 4 and they look much happier. I haven't organized any covers for this pond...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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03-12-2023, 12:15 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesErr. Yes and no. You can buy 150w or 300w floating heaters like this, to put in the pond and you could set a cheap temp controller like this to...791 replies | 45664 view(s)
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02-12-2023, 06:41 PMYes you understand correctly. However as already suggested. You should put on a cheap heat controller. Mine is a cheap eBay Chinese one and has been...5 replies | 2017 view(s)
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02-12-2023, 06:21 PMAlburglar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGood going. It's flipping cold for ponding.364 replies | 16846 view(s)
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