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Yesterday, 10:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsAs martin said, if you just want to convert it to 110mm soil pipe you can get a 4" pressure to 110mm adaptor. pressure is 114.3mm O.D. so is larger...2 replies | 854 view(s)
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02-12-2024, 01:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chatjust watch out not to catch next doors cat :D :eek:10 replies | 13444 view(s)
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02-12-2024, 01:03 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chatrats have neophobia, so traps are not always as easy as put one down and it works... the best method is to make piles of sawdust and bread crumb...10 replies | 13444 view(s)
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27-11-2024, 10:57 AMsame here 35mm, over a span of 2.4m they are pretty much self supporting so don't need a frame, wider and you will probably need some support. ...4 replies | 4846 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 11:34 PMAthers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the reply. I will do a water change, and look into acriflavine. By 0.6% salt what do you mean? Pond is approx 15k litres. I put...6 replies | 4769 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 10:26 PMAthers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the response. I’ve just checked the NT labs kit and it is 8.0 for nitrite and in their toxic range, but not sure what metric that is....6 replies | 4769 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 09:45 PMthere were some big drums up on ebay recently. 4 of them :eek: looks like they just sold... looked mint :cool: ...2 replies | 5325 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 09:42 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleIt was nice to meet you today Martin.7 replies | 1084 view(s)
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25-11-2024, 11:49 PMI have little hinged wooden doors with cut outs to hold the poly down fixed to the pergola posts. but can be flapped back on the hinge to quickly...15 replies | 5687 view(s)
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25-11-2024, 10:53 PMAthers6 started a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi all, my new pond started up in mid September, running on a QK25 combi drum, the pond is approx 15k litres and initially struggled with high...6 replies | 4769 view(s)
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24-11-2024, 11:36 PMdepends on pond depth and how you want to run your pond. it's not compulsory but there are benefits. I like to keep my filter bacteria ticking...15 replies | 5687 view(s)
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20-11-2024, 10:34 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationi think it is do-able but forget domestic pond filters like a screenmatic. there have been a few large commercial style drum filters on ebay now...16 replies | 5038 view(s)
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20-11-2024, 10:23 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedbackfirefox with U block origin, ad blocker. never seen a pop up, unless i disable them on a website.24 replies | 2398 view(s)
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19-11-2024, 04:15 PMgood job i got those covers on sunday...:eek: LHqfqNT6mSU?si=O45ZNVKYkHgPfRUR11961 replies | 667387 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 11:04 PMthey'll go quite nicely with his 400,000 volt arc welder :D:eek:5 replies | 850 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 11:01 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Water Purifiers / Dechlorinators - Info & Ideas in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationmy little dechlorinator set up118 replies | 13987 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 02:52 PM...at least he had his marigolds on :D5 replies | 850 view(s)
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17-11-2024, 10:31 PMjust put the polycarb covers on today it's probably the latest i've ever covered the pond, as it's been really mild but cloudy this autumn. the...11961 replies | 667387 view(s)
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10-11-2024, 11:58 PMthat close to the garage i'd love to extend the pond inside the garage :D even if just at floor height in the garage. you could cover the outside...10 replies | 1074 view(s)
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10-11-2024, 12:53 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread They've found my Pond - Unwanted Visitors! in General Koi Carp Chatshishi odoshi? aNbHJDZYr74?si=XRuKEgjJf0m7GvBk this modern version of a shishi odoshi might be a bit too loud...:D ...28 replies | 4976 view(s)
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10-11-2024, 12:18 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread EA evo Ti 55watt UV in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationDrums do break down occasionally, as with any mechanical equipment like water pumps and air pumps. but i would have a job going back to manual...6 replies | 647 view(s)
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09-11-2024, 11:05 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread EA evo Ti 55watt UV in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationi've found EA UV's to be quite restrictive on flow rate. have you a drum, or can you not find space for an amalgam UV? the amalgam tubes last 2-3...6 replies | 647 view(s)
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09-11-2024, 12:02 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 in Koi and Pond Equipment for Saleit'll sell... the K1 micro costs £150 when new, the bio is thrown in :D i'd keep it myself for a grow on or QT set up but i've no room at my...7 replies | 1084 view(s)
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08-11-2024, 11:59 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Temporary cover for my pond filters in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesif it can get as low as minus 30C, i'd be looking to add some 150mm - 200mm thick refrideratrion (cold room) panels. they are available over here so...7 replies | 734 view(s)
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06-11-2024, 04:20 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/reel/5340034694391525 replies | 850 view(s)
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06-11-2024, 04:04 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread They've found my Pond - Unwanted Visitors! in General Koi Carp Chatother than fencing, best advice is let a dog 'mark' your garden, foxes know the scent and it might act as a deterrant. we used to get them down...28 replies | 4976 view(s)
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- 10:33 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? by Martin59Hi Al The only thing I...
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- 04:23 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Ponds First Winter by Manky SankeDaz, when someone is new...
- 01:14 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: polycarbonate pond covers. by Brian CThanks for all the...
- 10:55 AM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: polycarbonate pond covers. by samp09As above, 35mm for me.
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- 01:15 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: one for the sparks! by davethefish1He'll need those to...
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Any off the shelf pipe that fits...
As martin said, if you just want to convert it to 110mm soil pipe you can get a 4" pressure to...