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Yesterday, 04:28 PMUkzero started a thread Spring project to go partly Anoxic in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationMy current filter follows the conventional Nitrogen Cycle process of NH3->NO2->NO3 using a K1 fluidised bed with the addition of a DIY hybrid shower....0 replies | 43 view(s)
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14-01-2021, 01:31 PMIt depends how weather proof you need it to be. I am assuming this is to prevent overheating in case of pump failure or blockage? For outside use...19 replies | 269 view(s)
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14-01-2021, 01:21 PMThe UK supply Voltage does vary through the day and 215V is at the extreme bottom limit of what is specified (cable lengths/gauges, meter accuracy...19 replies | 269 view(s)
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14-01-2021, 12:01 PM3000W at 240V is about 12.5A Allowing for small voltage and resistance variations that is obviously less than 13A, but is close. With such a small...19 replies | 269 view(s)
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14-01-2021, 10:29 AMA 16A RCD is fine for a 3kW heater if it is a dedicated circuit. If the RCD circuit in question also supplies other devices then you may need to...19 replies | 269 view(s)
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12-01-2021, 12:47 PMPurely based on theory you can do some basic calculations for pond heating, but the variables will be very pond and temp specific. For example: To...29 replies | 665 view(s)
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11-01-2021, 04:08 PMMy floating heaters aren't in my bio chamber, they are in a separate outlet chamber in my system, but I can see no reason why you couldn't place them...29 replies | 665 view(s)
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11-01-2021, 10:32 AMFor a pergola you could consider steel for a perimeter span. The section required could easily and aesthetically be clad in wood of your choice to...14 replies | 454 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 05:41 PMThe STC 1000 is what I use because it was already in my system before adding heating, but it needs an additional relay to add delay to prevent rapid...29 replies | 665 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 11:57 AMI am using 600W floating heaters (4 of them). I can't comment how effective they would be in static water because mine are in a dedicated filter...29 replies | 665 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 11:32 AMUkzero replied to a thread Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI only joined this forum towards the end of November, but Fred was straight in there to "Thank/Like" my very first post and also quickly posted a...180 replies | 3581 view(s)
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09-01-2021, 11:37 AMFrom your avatar picture it looks as though your pond is entirely in-ground and from the shape may well be uninsulated. My pond shares these...8839 replies | 310752 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 12:12 PMI have noticed that during the last week with air temp hovering around zero the pond is still holding at 5-6C. The pond is 12,500 litres and is...8839 replies | 310752 view(s)
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07-01-2021, 12:19 PMThanks :) I knew 4 & 5 and the not in view Chagoi and Kohaku, but wasn't sure about 1, 2 & 3.18 replies | 615 view(s)
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07-01-2021, 11:35 AMIn 1993 when I reconstructed our 20ft x 10ft pond with Koi in mind I bought a number of very nice young Japanese Koi because small fish were all I...18 replies | 615 view(s)
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05-01-2021, 05:44 PMUkzero replied to a thread How much is electricity to run the pump per month? in General Koi Carp ChatI'm intrigued by the form factor of these Japanese pumps.18 replies | 886 view(s)
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03-01-2021, 12:06 PMUkzero replied to a thread Profi Combi Large Filtration Gavity fed in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI didn't use ball or slide valve inputs to my Profidrum Combi Bio so unfortunately can't be of much help to you. I used an Inlet chamber and stand...5 replies | 209 view(s)
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31-12-2020, 05:29 PMIt may be different with different authorities, but with Anglian Water you have to sign a declaration that your pond/filter has no connection to...30 replies | 634 view(s)
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31-12-2020, 02:28 PMASHP definitely have a role to play - ideal for swimming pools when ambient temp during swimming season usually double figures. I can also see the...8839 replies | 310752 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 05:59 PMIf your pump needs extra protection you can retro fit a float switch very easily. If you want to avoid using relays a simple trailing lead float...21 replies | 539 view(s)
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24-12-2020, 02:05 PMUkzero started a thread Stand pipes, inlet chamber, old fashioned yes, out of date.....? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHaving built ponds and even a swimming pool over the years I am familiar with pressure pipe, ball valves and the like. So why did I still use...1 replies | 195 view(s)
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20-12-2020, 11:46 PMUkzero replied to a thread Can a Koi achieve its maximum potential size in an unheated pond? (In the uk) in General Koi Carp ChatFor info: Chemically, limestone is to all intents and purposes identical to cement and concrete (and hence most manufactured paving slabs and...42 replies | 1405 view(s)
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- 10:59 PM - jayjt29 clicked Thanks for this post: Spring hybrid anoxic project by UkzeroMy current filter...
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- 04:43 PM - hippo clicked Thanks for this post: Pond Heater Advice by UkzeroMy floating heaters...
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- 10:47 PM - hippo clicked Thanks for this post: Pond Heater Advice by UkzeroThe STC 1000 is what I...
- 08:53 PM - samp09 clicked Thanks for this post: Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy by UkzeroI only joined this forum...
- 06:21 PM - arceye clicked Thanks for this post: Pond Heater Advice by UkzeroThe STC 1000 is what I...
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