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Yesterday, 03:27 PMThink positive. When it goes green that's a sign that your biofilm is developing, which will accommodate lots more friendly bacteria to give your...223 replies | 6550 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:22 PMUkzero replied to a thread Drum filter (not combi) in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe Profidrum range were NL based, but are now UK owned and UK manufactured. They are eye-wateringly expensive, but superbly engineered.16 replies | 265 view(s)
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08-04-2021, 07:13 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSo no idea why - unless air pumps "bed in" after a few days - but my circulation rate has increased slightly. Was fine before and is still fine,...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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07-04-2021, 05:11 PMUkzero started a thread Free Genuine Momotaro BHM in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreeBefore anyone gets too excited I don't have a lot spare because I repurposed a lot of it in my revised filter. However, I do have more than 5 and...2 replies | 152 view(s)
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07-04-2021, 09:01 AMI promise I not anti-ASHP. We had one at our old house for the central heating. However, when air temp fell below about 6C the system switched to a...12 replies | 474 view(s)
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06-04-2021, 09:55 PMThat's another very good deal Feline. At our last house we had a FIT system fitted when the rates were really good. The installer fitted it...12 replies | 474 view(s)
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06-04-2021, 04:18 PMThat's a very good deal in the current market :) But sadly isn't currently offered - now it's the 2023 version with electricity in the 17p range...12 replies | 474 view(s)
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06-04-2021, 03:57 PMPV solar panels are a saving grace with electricity and do skew the equation more towards ASHP in the Summer months so I would certainly do the same...12 replies | 474 view(s)
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06-04-2021, 02:46 PMWe have just done a search of new tariffs for our home energy because our 12 month fixed deal is coming to an end. Across the board electricity is...12 replies | 474 view(s)
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03-04-2021, 10:32 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationA short update on the workings of an air-lift compared to conventional pump. With a centrifugal pump the output wouldn't be affected enough to...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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03-04-2021, 02:57 PMThank you very much for taking the time to reply Feline - it's appreciated :) The Chlorine I do get. Luckily, pressure washers when set to high...2 replies | 139 view(s)
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03-04-2021, 12:59 PMHere's one for any water chemistry experts out there..... So I have just finished pressure washing my patio - which extends around my pond - as...2 replies | 139 view(s)
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02-04-2021, 06:40 PMIf that's 110mm soil pipe just buy a single socket 45 degree bend which should slide onto the pipe. The ring seal will hold it in place and with a...11 replies | 193 view(s)
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02-04-2021, 06:30 PMMy Kujaku (75cm+ now) was spitting out food yesterday, but none of the others were. He would repeatedly take food and then after a few seconds spit...41 replies | 843 view(s)
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02-04-2021, 06:23 PMThis is a very sobering read and even with a philosophical mindset this must have been a pit of the stomach experience. I have only used Alparex...113 replies | 8399 view(s)
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02-04-2021, 01:49 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIt's hard to quantify in absolute terms, but easy in comparative terms, because the flow rate directly affects the water level in my outlet chamber....20 replies | 650 view(s)
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01-04-2021, 07:10 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks AJM :) Let's hope the anoxic does it's thing on the NO3. Even if not, I've estimated that the energy savings alone will pay for upgrade...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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01-04-2021, 06:57 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSo, more quickly than I expected I have almost finished the filter "makeover". It's all a bit grubby and I need to give it a really good clean and...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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31-03-2021, 07:24 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks. Yes I am. It was a bit of a gamble, so apart from anything else I'm relieved it appears to work :) The final stages will be the designing...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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31-03-2021, 04:19 PMUkzero replied to a thread Anoxic AND Air Lift plans - all change! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAnother big day. The jebao PA80 air pump is connected and the system is running and circulationg on "air power" alone. Flow rate is fine. My drum...20 replies | 650 view(s)
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31-03-2021, 04:06 PMQuick update which I will cover in more detail another time in my main Air lift / Anoxic thread. The jebao PA80 is giving me a flow at a head of...8 replies | 229 view(s)
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31-03-2021, 03:58 PMAir pump has arrived and all connected. OK, the head is only 15-20cm (drum cycle varies it), but I am getting a flow from the air lift roughly...63 replies | 1351 view(s)
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30-03-2021, 06:17 PMFor every 100W less power consumed you are saving about £113 per year if run 365 days (based on what I pay per kWh). I have just dismantled my...63 replies | 1351 view(s)
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30-03-2021, 05:19 PMThat's roughly half of the power consumption I would have expected. I agree. Revolutionary or misleading. If revolutionary, then good news.63 replies | 1351 view(s)
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29-03-2021, 10:04 AMThis bit's for AJM :D I found the label for my other air pump which is a Kinshi 30lpm, so no surprise it didn't do the job either. I have...8 replies | 229 view(s)
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28-03-2021, 09:46 PMThanks for the replies. Very helpful. Thank you all. I didn't expect a lot from my old 30lpm pump, it was what I had lying around. As I...8 replies | 229 view(s)
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28-03-2021, 07:03 PMSo I've finished the basic plumbing of my revised system. Today I decided to pull out the normal main impeller pump which I have had temporarily...8 replies | 229 view(s)
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27-03-2021, 09:25 AMUkzero replied to a thread What a clumsy clot :facepalm: in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks Feline - will investigate. My 40W replacement bulb is £135 from some retailers (almost double the cost of the 40W unit from Coastal Koi) so...16 replies | 456 view(s)
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26-03-2021, 06:17 PMUkzero replied to a thread What a clumsy clot :facepalm: in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThose amalgam units appear pretty robust. Mine was fitted into the drum by the supplier and I must confess I hadn't touched it until the other day...16 replies | 456 view(s)
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26-03-2021, 05:53 PMOur Chagoi has bipolar disorder. She is always first up for food and usually apears calm and content, hoovering away........... ........but then,...12 replies | 469 view(s)
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