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Today, 12:08 AMI've thought about coming out of my fixed deal but the economy7 variable rate is still higher than my fixed rate deal... Only lasts till May next...44 replies | 1508 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:33 PM:D:D:D7 replies | 134 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:32 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Air Pump to 1" Pressure Connection in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesi use 12mm HDPPE pipe and 12mm DMfit or john guest connectors in black. but you can use 1/2" hose pipe from the rubber adaptor on the pump usually...2 replies | 52 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:29 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesyes, great quality workmanship! :) i just use a tube heater in the winter for frost protection, as i'm not a fan of open elements with electric...231 replies | 7209 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:45 PMi'll see how it performs later in the year, but the intention is not to heat december to the end of march. but if it starts to cost too much before...44 replies | 1508 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:07 PMgone with the K+ in the end... 200 litres in 4 x 50litre bags for £274. i've been pretty happy with the K1 micro i've had, and thought i'd stick...13 replies | 245 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:02 PMShowa, it seems pretty plain to me... :) but maybe others have seen very heavily sumi'ed sanke before... nLtix-0pz3E?si=Jgqm8nahqOQGiTNT7 replies | 100 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:47 PMthought i'd put the latest running costs up. we had that heatwave at the start of the month so the ASHP didn't run at all some of those days. even...44 replies | 1508 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Update on the new additions this morning in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)nice...they all look very happy mate :) you might try a landscape shot next time though, looks better on a PC :D1 replies | 41 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:27 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesnot sure if the impellor shaft is snapped my aqua forte impellor doesn't wobble about like that :eek: and that has cause the scoring or it's the...467 replies | 31200 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 10:04 PMI'm about 80% set on the K+... I can't get away from the feeling of the hel-x 13 looking like the plastic women's hair curlers they used to use for...13 replies | 245 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 08:22 PMstunning...:cool: i could spot that was a dianichi showa in a heartbeat :D11613 replies | 506759 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 05:58 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp Chatyeah some FB group i get posts from... the other ones include swapping out the main fuse for a 10,000 amp bolt :D15 replies | 290 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 05:55 PMyeah it's wrong, online you are looking at £300.74p inc vat and delivery for a length of 110mm SDR 17.... but might give me some bargaining power...8 replies | 206 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 04:54 PMit appears my search is over... i asked the plastic company for a price for 110mm SDR17 polypropylene pressure pipe, and was quoted £14.50p plus...8 replies | 206 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 04:25 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp Chat:eek::eek:15 replies | 290 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 11:40 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNice to see you back Barry, life can often intrupt important things like pond building :D Garden and pond look stunning, nice to see them finally...467 replies | 31200 view(s)
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22-09-2023, 10:42 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp Chatdon't underestimate the cost of an aquarium heater today. i've just had 2 x 200watt aquarium heaters on the 1500 litre QT pond while treating for...15 replies | 290 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 09:22 PMthanks lads, still undecided between the hel-x and K+ but yeah, i saw a video of northern koi keeper and all the swarf he found in his bag of...13 replies | 245 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 08:30 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread DIY 500 Litre bio chamber in Beige RAL 7032 Polypropylene in General Koi Carp Chatcheers mate, should be nothing to cut other than the slots for the outlet grid. all measured to the millimeter so just needs welding up... though...15 replies | 279 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 08:27 PMyes mate, thats how i had it connected up before it was 1.5" waste pipe but unions with O rings and no PTFE :)7 replies | 134 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 03:30 PMI can get the K+ for £90 per 50 litres vs £45 per 25 litres for the Hel-X 13 has anyone any experience of using either. and any problems/advantages...13 replies | 245 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 03:08 PMi'd just use the O rings, they should be fine and better than PTFE as the threads will be parallel not tapered. hand tight is way more than enough...7 replies | 134 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 02:32 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread DIY 500 Litre bio chamber in Beige RAL 7032 Polypropylene in General Koi Carp ChatWell that didn't take long... :D all the cut PP sheet and length of square tube showed up today. mm perfectly cut to size i didn't realise how,...15 replies | 279 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 10:44 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp Chati'll more than likely be in the same situation this year, as last year, and the year before. with poly covers on i didn't heat from december to end...15 replies | 290 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 10:31 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Yet Another Fluke Diary! in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumGlad to hear you've got things under control mate :) enjoy your hols :D47 replies | 1351 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 09:10 PMGazkoi started a thread To heat or not heat - where do you sit on this one?? in General Koi Carp ChatAdaptation of a post I made a few years ago as we head towards the colder weather again…. To heat or not to heat that is the question... the...15 replies | 290 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 08:43 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New money making speeding related cameras coming out soon in Non - Koi ChatYou got it...;) They would just make any threat to the status quo illegal. The law is the mechanism to control who has the power. And money...6 replies | 115 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 07:39 PMWhat area are you located Carla? someone local on here with more experience may be willing to pop round..? Cheers Gaz14 replies | 157 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 06:43 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New money making speeding related cameras coming out soon in Non - Koi Chati used to get really twisted up about crap like this... but a conversation with an old mechanic friends son, while he was MOTing my car really...6 replies | 115 view(s)
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- 10:43 PM - Martin59 clicked Thanks for this post: Showa or Sanke by davethefish1Showa, it seems pretty...
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Hi Martin, I have been running the solum 25 on a 3000 gal pond for a few years now. Only...