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Yesterday, 10:52 PMsome of the lads on youtube are using a plug in fan controller for the air pumps to reduce flow and wattage.... s3iiPrwu8Xo14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:47 PM2 hour turnover is spot on for a K1 bio, you don't want it any faster or you get incomplete nitrification. only need faster turn over for less...21 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:57 PMpump size depends on how high, how far, and how many bends, but if you get a variable pump you can over size a bit and adjust it how you want. if...21 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:20 PMi think it's a pretty good way to build a pond starting smallish and then upgrading....not the cheapest way, but i've seen a £40,000... 5,000...21 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:13 PMbit of a risk without testing polarity and voltage of the outputs, those pump cables are usually 3 or 4 pin and might not be wired the same...14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:31 PM11172 replies | 423580 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:26 PMi know... i thought my ET80 was 85w but when i tested it with an energy monitor it comes in at 59w. and says 60w on the pump which is pretty...14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:24 PMwe'll have to pop the lids on our air pumps and do a side by side one of these days... and compare the innards of coastals aqua eco hi blow v's a...14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:28 PMit says 105w on the pump? there seems to be a bit of confusion between the actual wattage on the pump (80w) and what the literature says... you...14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:25 PMi apologise 65,000 lph through a 4" pipe... sorry i do find that funny :) i'd love to see the examples of these systems running and working...21 replies | 156 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:18 PMbit nippy today.... it was -5C early doors :eek: now a balmy -3C :D11172 replies | 423580 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:00 PMwinter temperature is a divisive subject :D i've held at 18C when they were tosai, and at 12C last year with no heat as the pond didn't go any...3 replies | 93 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:50 PMdepends if you think the ET100 is over powered for the bio? i'd put an energy monitor on the pumps, as i found they don't always give accurate...14 replies | 135 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:27 PMto put it bluntly he's talking bollocks.:D says you need to pull 65,000 lph for a 4" bottom drain21 replies | 156 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 11:26 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Drilling oak sleeper for filter return in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesa forstner bit and extension would probably be your best bet. or an auger bit, but a 50mm x 250mm bit would probably be about £150 :eek:1 replies | 40 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 11:17 PMthere's a reason ponds use 4" pipe work for gravity feeds. it works.:) there would be an argument for a 3" feed on a smaller pond of 1000 gallons...21 replies | 156 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 05:04 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Any Opinions / Experience on this Protein Extractor / Foam Fractionator? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationit looks a bit small? i can't really see how that will remove much foam? to separate foam i think you generally need a large area of water/air...6 replies | 98 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 04:45 PMstandard tools on most forums is to ban spammers including I.P. address to prevent them just making a new account. along with code modifications for...8 replies | 178 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 04:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNice one! getting close now! when are you filling? :D HA6 wouldn't be my first choice as silicone sealant is a bit softer than a PU or hybrid...518 replies | 22865 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 11:40 AM-2C and a heavy frost here, it's still completely white with frost now.... Pond has now dropped to 14C with no heating. damn it's going to be...11172 replies | 423580 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 11:38 AMthe problem with not having many mods/admins active on the site is like leaving your kids at home alone with the doors wide open... AJM and Frim...8 replies | 178 view(s)
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07-12-2022, 11:20 AMcan the mods not ban this numpty and his I.P address?8 replies | 178 view(s)
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04-12-2022, 04:32 PMlooking a bit chilly next week...11172 replies | 423580 view(s)
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02-12-2022, 08:27 PMpond is at 15.5C no heating now for the last two weeks. that might take a hit next week , 3C day and -2C at night forecast11172 replies | 423580 view(s)
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02-12-2022, 08:08 PMa lot more fish safe than the wrought iron i'd imagine :eek: plastic troughs and stainless steel brackets? wrighty has some on his pond how did...2 replies | 59 view(s)
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02-12-2022, 11:40 AMi'd just play it by ear mate, see how the fish are as you lower temperatures. my heating is set to 13C at the moment, but the pond is still at...10 replies | 471 view(s)
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02-12-2022, 11:29 AMit's the maximum pressure the pump can produce 36Mpa (3.6 bar) for the PA80 40Mpa (4.0 bar) for the MA60 in order to have a higher maximum...57 replies | 1208 view(s)
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02-12-2022, 12:24 AMi'd think the MA60 Jecod will be noisier than the PA80 Jecod, as the MA is a higher pressure pump than the PA. (40 vs 36 Mpa) is it sitting on...57 replies | 1208 view(s)
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26-11-2022, 11:09 PMi'm using a Jecod MA100 but thats feeding a 200mm air stone in the bio, and the rest is going to the curtain. so a 75lmp should be spot on mate :)48 replies | 2017 view(s)
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24-11-2022, 10:51 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Skimmer for sleeper pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesi made my own, bit of a faff pvc welding but works perfect... ...4 replies | 197 view(s)
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08-12-2022
- 10:55 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Slowly dropping temp by sammy66I don't like going down...
- 10:49 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by FelineI have 6 air pumps, not...
- 10:42 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by BillinghamkoiJust thinking then, so...
- 07:28 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by davethefish1i think it's a pretty...
- 07:26 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by davethefish1That funny huh? So is...
- 07:25 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by davethefish1Sorry, the pondman. See...
- 07:24 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by davethefish1there's a reason ponds...
- 07:20 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by davethefish1The Charles Austen pumps...
- 07:18 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by davethefish1depends if you think the...
- 07:15 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by davethefish1bit nippy today.... it...
- 07:15 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by davethefish1-2C and a heavy frost...
- 07:14 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by davethefish1i think it's a pretty...
- 06:29 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by davethefish1Good idea. With the...
- 05:53 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by BillinghamkoiTotally Dave, and that's...
- 05:21 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by BillinghamkoiMy build is kind of...
- 05:15 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Bottom drain size by RS2OOOOn my 3rd Pond here. ...
- 05:09 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by RS2OOOwe'll have to pop the...
- 05:02 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Air pump recommendations please by davethefish1The Charles Austen pumps...
- 04:34 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Any Opinions / Experience on this Protein Extractor / Foam Fractionator? by roloi used to feed before...
- 04:34 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Any Opinions / Experience on this Protein Extractor / Foam Fractionator? by RS2OOOno help to you what so...
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Ive bought one to try but i do remember someone saying their air pump was very noisy using it.I...