DiabloDave
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24-09-2023, 10:29 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

Given my frustration this morning I’ve had a look at the OASE systems - serious design fault on the drum looking online. I’d be horrified to have...

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24-09-2023, 10:26 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

Update on the hour every hour. The BRAND NEW water solenoid isn’t working properly. Now the drum turns and the water doesn’t spray. So I did a...

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24-09-2023, 09:59 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

Update on the hour every hour. The BRAND NEW water solenoid isn’t working properly. Now the drum turns and the water doesn’t spray. So I did a...

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24-09-2023, 08:58 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

I spent most of yesterday observing the pond and filter. Frustratingly the drum stopped working on 6 occasions, the occasions I witnessed faults the...

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22-09-2023, 12:46 PM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

So I’ve had an interesting chat with a dealer today who I’ve bought all my Draco kit from. He said that the cheaper mesh seems to cause problems and...

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22-09-2023, 10:05 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

Totally fed up today - every day the drum has stopped working even after I replaced the water solenoid and drum motor. I’ve noticed on occasion that...

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20-09-2023, 08:25 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

I’ve got up early this morning and given it a really good pressure wash. Maybe biofilm is part of the problem. We shall see. If it improves the...

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19-09-2023, 07:32 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread New draco motor install in General Koi Carp Chat

Now that is really interesting - the other day I witnessed the drum turning but the water didn’t wash. As per my original post my system had gone...

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18-09-2023, 07:47 PM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

20years ago I’d have agreed with you. Unfortunately since then I’ve bought products out of desperation when nothing else has been available- every...

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17-09-2023, 07:45 PM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

The pond it netted all year round! I’ve had ponds for over 30 years and never had a problem like this. Damn those trees, they don’t provide any shade...

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17-09-2023, 04:39 PM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

The drum is going every 30 seconds so it shuts down to protect itself from burning out. I believe most have this function, if not they aren’t worth...

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17-09-2023, 11:09 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

Yes already changed the mesh about a month ago but it seems the combination of pea souper and leaves is proving too much.

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17-09-2023, 10:13 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread Cotswold Koi - How do you contact them? Overdue item in General Koi Carp Chat

I wouldn’t bother with Cotswold anymore. Got too big and totally forgotten about how important customer care is. Used to be really good but when I...

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17-09-2023, 10:02 AM

DiabloDave started a thread Drum can’t handle green water in General Koi Carp Chat

My Draco has kept going into fault mode and turning off. It’s a real pea souper and very frustrating as the filter isn’t doing its bio bit either....

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17-09-2023, 09:53 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread New draco motor install in General Koi Carp Chat

Here you go…

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17-09-2023, 09:35 AM

DiabloDave replied to a thread New draco motor install in General Koi Carp Chat

Have a look at the instructions again and the electric box. I scratched my head on that too when I did mine very recently. I’ll go and have a look...

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