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Today, 08:07 AMUkzero replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI think the outcome is the best you could have hoped for. Having now looked at the EZ Pond website I can see the difference is chalk and cheese....26 replies | 584 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:47 AMUkzero replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesPoint taken about not being an EZ Ken. Apologies to them. As I said in a previous post: "I too have had a look at the website. Several things...26 replies | 584 view(s)
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12-04-2021, 06:58 PMUkzero replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIn principle I agree absolutely, but I have been through the small claims procedure and even though I "won" it wasn't an experience I would like to...26 replies | 584 view(s)
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12-04-2021, 08:44 AMUkzero replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI too have had a look at the website. Several things look questionable, but I suspect that if the company did respond you would probably get a...26 replies | 584 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 07:35 PMTrying to picture your set up. I guess it's a case of an enclosure you walk into - so high or one you lift the lid off - so low. PU foam will be...6 replies | 159 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 07:23 PMSorry to read about this loss. Losing fish is always upsetting. We have a heron which circles our garden regularly. We only have seven fish, but...24 replies | 508 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 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...226 replies | 6712 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 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 | 298 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 | 656 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 | 177 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 | 479 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 | 479 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 | 479 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 | 479 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 | 479 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 | 656 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 | 140 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 | 140 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 | 8418 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 | 656 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 | 656 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 | 656 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 | 656 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 | 656 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 | 233 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 | 1354 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 | 1354 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 | 1354 view(s)
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