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    It really isn't an issue for me it is only a few...

    It really isn't an issue for me it is only a few pellets and I can always hold the lid underneath whilst filling to stop them falling into the pond.

    Apologies if I am being critical but I would...
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    I think you will find that the more expensive...

    I think you will find that the more expensive Profi feeder uses the same design.

    What size pellets are you using? I'm using 3mm with the black insert fitted and the only time it drops extra food...
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    I've just replaced my Van Gerven feeder with an...

    I've just replaced my Van Gerven feeder with an X-Clear after the timing unit packed in.

    In more than 3 years I've never had a problem with food dropping in when its windy, have you got the...
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    I had an issue with groundwater coming through...

    I had an issue with groundwater coming through the block work so I was advised to leave it for 24 hours and put a foot of water in.

    A friend of mine ignored this advice not once but twice, and...
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    Using that brown push fit elbow on a the bottom...

    Using that brown push fit elbow on a the bottom drain line is a risk, The pressure of the water could force it apart more easily than you think!

    S.
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    Nice size pond. Looking at the pictures I would...

    Nice size pond. Looking at the pictures I would hazard a guess that the water level is down by quite a bit, it is not usual to have that much of the liner visible.

    I would recommend topping up...
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    It's a good size but If you can go deeper I...

    It's a good size but If you can go deeper I would. 1.5 - 1.8m is the recommendation for koi.

    S.
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    Really sorry to hear this, just heartbreaking. ...

    Really sorry to hear this, just heartbreaking.

    It's the one thing about this hobby, just when you think you've got things right, it can jump up and kick you in the face in a instant!

    Onwards...
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    A pleasure Richard, glad we got it sorted. ...

    A pleasure Richard, glad we got it sorted.

    Cheers,
    Simon
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    I may be a bit late to the party with this answer...

    I may be a bit late to the party with this answer but what about scuba divers weights? The lead is plastic coated, you can get them from 1kg up to 6kg.

    Cheers,
    S.
  11. Thread: elecro heaters

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    A couple of years ago I sent a 4kw heater to...

    A couple of years ago I sent a 4kw heater to Elecro via their repair service. Had to have a new relay fitted, came to about £80, well worth getting in touch with them.

    Their technician told me...
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    Bad news Laura. Would it be possible to move...

    Bad news Laura.

    Would it be possible to move it into your indoor system and raise the temp to 23+? Might stand a better chance of surviving.

    S.
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    I wouldn't worry too much about cats Laura, they...

    I wouldn't worry too much about cats Laura, they are generally just curious to see what is new. By the look of it your koi are all of a reasonble size which a cat would not be able to get a hold of...
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    Now that is a thing of beauty, what an absolutely...

    Now that is a thing of beauty, what an absolutely fantastic looking pond!

    S.
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    That should be just right. Fingers crossed for...

    That should be just right.

    Fingers crossed for you mate [emoji106]

    Simon.


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    Nice one Richard, sounds like you have found the...

    Nice one Richard, sounds like you have found the problem.

    How big is the gap now 15-20mm?

    Simon.


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  17. Thread: Pond heating

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    The rule of thumb is 1Kw per 1,000 gallons so you...

    The rule of thumb is 1Kw per 1,000 gallons so you are going to need a 4Kw heater.

    Simon
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    Ok Richard, if you need a scuba diver you know...

    Ok Richard, if you need a scuba diver you know who to ask :)

    Simon


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    Max flow through 4" pipe is 14,400gph so allowing...

    Max flow through 4" pipe is 14,400gph so allowing for the gap around the dome reducing the flow a single drain should be capable.

    What about reducing the height of the inlet pipe to the...
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    Ok, so 12,000lph is just over half the volume @...

    Ok, so 12,000lph is just over half the volume @ 2,640 gph which is what you wanted to turn the pond over once every 2 hours. Have you tried throttling it back to see if that makes any difference?
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    Rich, the gap sounds about right. Two...

    Rich, the gap sounds about right.

    Two questions:

    What size pump are you using and are you sure it's the flow to the filter from the bottom drain and not the flow through the filter?

    Simon.
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    Looks fantastic mate, well done, can't wait to...

    Looks fantastic mate, well done, can't wait to come and see it.

    Simon
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    All prices include VAT and as far as I know its...

    All prices include VAT and as far as I know its still free delivery:

    Crystal Enterprises 3.5 Kw - £525.00
    Crystal Enterprises 5.5 Kw - £625.00
    Crystal Enterprises 8.5 Kw - £825.00
    Crystal...
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    As far as I know, you can fit an external stat to...

    As far as I know, you can fit an external stat to the Dream units which will enable you to lower the temperature further.

    Simon.
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    Mini Circuit Breaker S.

    Mini Circuit Breaker

    S.
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