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Today, 12:48 PMStill at around 17C, know what you mean about getting the covers off though :D it will be really tempting once the clocks go forward and we get...11805 replies | 574376 view(s)
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Today, 12:56 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Best plants to remove Nitrate in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationpug has a very impressive veg filter on his pond, have a look at some of his his youtube videos. very large fast growing plants pull a lot of...1 replies | 664 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 08:50 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Bakki showers in the filter house in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationmy current set up is bio pump to ashp to pond. and a separate pump for the shower in the filter house with a 4" gravity return. going to be...15 replies | 4066 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 08:48 PMhaving a heater even if you only use it in emergencies. or we get one of those once in a decade cold snaps. is worth it. and heating a couple of...3 replies | 2008 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 08:43 PMcomes in threes...mine next week :D9 replies | 4802 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 09:30 AMHappy birthday Sam! have a good one mate :)9 replies | 4802 view(s)
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24-03-2024, 11:36 AMtbf it's more about the insulation than the ASHP though that does make a big difference when temps drop. having the same R value as 100mm thick...11805 replies | 574376 view(s)
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23-03-2024, 09:48 PMyeah temps have been pretty good up to now, :) my last ASHP consumption usage it has only been on once for 1.5kw in the last 11 days holding 17-18C...11805 replies | 574376 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 06:39 PMi'd agree with RS just bypass the drum, and put some brushes in the dirty side to catch the worst of the crap if you can?4 replies | 897 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 10:10 AMlooks great!:) i love koi ponds at night all lit up :D40 replies | 1367 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 09:54 AMKirky koi usually comes out cheapest for a lot of people. I got my boxwelded liner from them. his are made by russet developments ltd, but these...1 replies | 720 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 12:50 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesone little mathematical error :D failing to 'fix down' insulation is not the main reason for failure. any compression on the insulation can cause...22 replies | 1899 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 12:38 AMwhile healthy fish may be able to carry parasites without too much problem in ideal water, not the sewage that come from UK taps. fish with zero...6 replies | 1061 view(s)
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11-03-2024, 09:12 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Nitrate Resin and RO for the best possible water? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationRecycle RO is one way to remove nitrates, not cheap, and not easy, but reliable and works all year round. :) it keeps my levels at around 0-5ppm but...5 replies | 498 view(s)
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09-03-2024, 04:02 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Aquaforte DM Vario 20000 Pond Pump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationthere should be a 4" O ring that get seated when you reassemble the pump. aqua forte don't supply any spares. if less then 12 months old get a new...2 replies | 484 view(s)
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08-03-2024, 10:00 AMall glass bows mate :D but no, it doesn't bow much, a couple of mm is all iirc...40 replies | 1367 view(s)
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07-03-2024, 08:33 PMyou certainly know how to make your life hard mate :D you'll probably need to rebate the sides a bit, but i'd try and keep as much thickness in...40 replies | 1367 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 09:34 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThats hard graft at this time of year mate, looks a proper job though :) i couldn't believe how cracked those concrete posts were :eek:298 replies | 15364 view(s)
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01-03-2024, 04:35 PMHere are the winter figures for the ASHP for February. 47.5kWh equates to £9.97p at 0.21p/kWh on my economy tariff. or £0.34p a day. there was a...52 replies | 3187 view(s)
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01-03-2024, 04:32 PMi must of missed this post mate. My 12kw is off my CU in the filterhouse that has a 40 amp supply, and the ASHP stated in the installation manual...52 replies | 3187 view(s)
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28-02-2024, 11:27 AMjust remember when solvent welding, humidity and minimum temperatures at this time of year can effect curing. :) ...85 replies | 2830 view(s)
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27-02-2024, 09:42 AMif you want lights either side, you will get loads of glare from floods in that position unless you shield them like blinkers out of line of sight....40 replies | 1367 view(s)
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...