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Today, 08:02 AM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

All good points! The CSM is currently out of stock. The Cotswold Koi version is in stock at the time of writing. I’ve got a little time so I will...

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Yesterday, 08:25 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Just looked up shigure and csm - this is the grade of media I’m looking at. I wasn’t familiar with the terms. It’s the momataro that I think is over...

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Yesterday, 07:04 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks - that’s great info! It’s not that I don’t want to pay for it as much as I’m not convinced of the efficacy over the stuff offered by...

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Yesterday, 01:21 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

That’s good to know. I’ll be about 13500 litres in the main pond and about 2350 litres in the lily and goldfish pond so a smaller set up than yours....

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Yesterday, 01:16 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks - that seems to mirror my thoughts too. I will have a think…..it seems pretty clear to me my main favourites are alfagrog or the higher...

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01-06-2023, 07:30 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Two extra deep pallet boxes arrived today which will be my bio chambers. They are 900 litres each and have lids (pic below). They weren’t cheap but...

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30-05-2023, 06:56 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

The only question left filter wise is the shower - to BHM or not to BHM. Controversial. If anyone came up with some solid evidence I’d fork the...

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30-05-2023, 06:46 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Well that’s another outrageously expensive day Ordered all the extra bits of pressure pipe I need and the liners and underlay for both ponds. I...

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29-05-2023, 06:46 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I also did some preparatory work on the airlifts. I’m going with a pressure chamber design so need slide a 140mm to 110mm reducer over a piece of...

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29-05-2023, 06:42 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Busy day. I’ve got my pipe laid out and counted up, along with fittings. I’m a bit short so need to put an order in this week, not forgetting the...

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28-05-2023, 09:10 AM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I’ve lifted the covers off the BD’s thins morning, praying that they were still full of water and thankfully they are! The concrete ended up a...

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27-05-2023, 06:37 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

It’s been really hot today. I’d planned to run my BD pipe work today but I had completely forgotten to but straight couplers, so pressure pipe work...

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26-05-2023, 04:00 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

The extra two courses on the return side are to give the water blade a bit of a bigger drop. I think when the blocks are tiled it will look really...

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26-05-2023, 03:56 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Well that’s the block work done. the 5 returns are bedded in the far wall, the skimmer hole is left on the wall opposite the skimmer and the window...

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26-05-2023, 08:27 AM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I’ve seen some that attach by hose clip. I wouldn’t want a hose clip in there, but if it’s a tight enough fit a very tight zip tie should be enough...

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25-05-2023, 06:33 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Also before someone points it out, the window is deliberately offset because it’s central to the patio and the pump house will potentially overlap...

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25-05-2023, 06:32 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Block work is flying up. The bottom of the window is where the block work on the front stops in the middle. The ground level will be higher as...

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25-05-2023, 06:18 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I hadn’t even thought of that, thanks. I’ve never kept koi, that one never crossed my mind. Do you think a rubber 90 would be safer? Regarding the...

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25-05-2023, 05:06 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Really useful info, appreciated. The RDF that is top of my list currently is a 70k lph item from Burtons. I was aiming at about 20k lph for each...

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25-05-2023, 05:00 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Good point and one I hadn’t thought of in terms of bench. I did however worry about a dead spot so I have a return from my lily pond that splits...

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25-05-2023, 01:55 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks that’s brilliant info!! I might have overdone the air though, I hadn’t considered the cleaning function of the drum working on a height...

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25-05-2023, 01:16 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I was debating placement for ages. All my returns are at the opposite end of the pond and I didn’t want to have the closest BD pulling the lions...

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25-05-2023, 12:21 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks very much. Do it right or don’t do it and all that. I’m also very much looking forward to the finished article! Sent from my iPhone using...

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25-05-2023, 12:20 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks! Regarding the airlift, I was looking at pump power consumption and even with my solar panels, couldn’t justify the cost in summer. If I...

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24-05-2023, 05:15 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

They’ve flown today. The finished level is about 12” down from the piece of wood you can see in the second pic. They would have done another 4...

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24-05-2023, 05:11 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks! The lads are fair flying along. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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24-05-2023, 12:06 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

The guys have certainly got the sunshine for the block laying. They are hoping to get a few layers down today but don’t want to go too high as the...

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23-05-2023, 07:13 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Well it’s all done, floated and starting to cure. There was maybe 8mm too much depth so the BD’s had to be trowelled around but there will be enough...

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23-05-2023, 02:17 PM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Well that’s nearly 4 cube of concrete in. Nerve wracking process! The lads are floating it now, I’ll post some more pictures when it is floated the...

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23-05-2023, 10:55 AM

Shropshire_Tom replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Blocks, sand and cement (1st load) are here and ready to be carted around the back. Second load is due this afternoon after the concrete pour, so I’m...

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