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29-04-2021, 01:09 PM
Thread: Orange clay pipe.
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Anglian Water sorted his out and they did have to...
Anglian Water sorted his out and they did have to dig the pipe up in someone's garden a few doors down.
The pipe eventually went into an old drainage ditch.
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29-04-2021, 01:06 PM
Thread: Orange clay pipe.
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Funny you should say that as my mate had a pit in...
Funny you should say that as my mate had a pit in his garden for the land drain but the outgoing pipe was blocked, so it all just backed up.
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26-04-2021, 11:33 AM
Thread: Orange clay pipe.
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Some great replies here regarding perforated...
Some great replies here regarding perforated plastic land drain, much better than the old clay sections and if laid as Steve9814 has said, with membrane and gravel it will be a massive improvement...
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22-04-2021, 03:06 PM
Thread: Orange clay pipe.
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Sounds like an old clay land drain. They are laid...
Sounds like an old clay land drain. They are laid in small sections and just butted together to allow ground water to seep in and be carried away to a ditch or soak away.
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It will all depend on the natural ground makeup...
It will all depend on the natural ground makeup as to potential land movement.
From your description I would definitely consult an engineer to at least give you an idea of any future problems.
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17-03-2021, 01:20 PM
Thread: Concrete base
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My ground was sand and gravel at pond base depth,...
My ground was sand and gravel at pond base depth, so just laid DPM, reinforcing and poured concrete.
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15-03-2021, 11:53 AM
Thread: Eric 3 Pond Filter
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For everyone that has messaged/ asked: Maximum...
For everyone that has messaged/ asked:
Maximum length: 1680mm
Maximum width: 600mm
Filter height: 580mm
Stand height :250mm
Dimensions don't obviously include any pipework connections.
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09-03-2021, 12:12 PM
Thread: New Pond Build 21
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Good shout mate! I always have a square of...
Good shout mate!
I always have a square of polythene ready for any spare/ overspill then divide the concrete into small manageable piles before it goes off.
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08-03-2021, 10:55 AM
Thread: Eric 3 Pond Filter
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I'll get you the dimensions and a few photos...
I'll get you the dimensions and a few photos later today Wain.
The stand can easily be altered to suit whatever height you want as its built from Unistrut and would only need the legs changing.
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02-03-2021, 10:16 AM
Thread: Eric 3 Pond Filter
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Eric 3 Pond Filter
Having just doubled the size of my pond I'm now putting my original filter up for sale.
Its the original model Eric 3 with the triple row brush box and 4x matt cartridges (the new model has a single... -
11-01-2021, 02:18 PM
Thread: Freddyboy’s just giving page.
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Just chipped in, still in shock at the news!!
Just chipped in, still in shock at the news!!
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11-01-2021, 02:07 PM
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What an absolute shocker!!! Can only echo what...
What an absolute shocker!!!
Can only echo what so many have already said, he was a true gent!!!
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08-01-2021, 09:55 AM
Thread: Bio chamber air pump
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I've got a Charles Austin 40 on my BD at 1.8m...
I've got a Charles Austin 40 on my BD at 1.8m (12m run) and have to valve some off as even that's too much for it.
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05-01-2021, 12:25 PM
Thread: GadgetBazza finally builds his pond!
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This is the best Air Lift video I've found if...
This is the best Air Lift video I've found if anyone is interested, Part one and two below with sub titles.
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27-10-2020, 01:19 PM
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Looking really smart mate!! Like Feline, I...
Looking really smart mate!!
Like Feline, I filled mine straight from the hosepipe, then added ST and left it a couple of days before adding fish.
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22-09-2020, 03:51 PM
Thread: Free Holding Tank/pool
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This was picked up on Saturday morning so sorry...
This was picked up on Saturday morning so sorry if anyone missed out!!
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17-09-2020, 12:22 PM
Thread: Free Holding Tank/pool
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Last shout for the freebee, it will be going on...
Last shout for the freebee, it will be going on Ebay at the weekend if nobody wants it on here.
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14-09-2020, 03:39 PM
Thread: Free Holding Tank/pool
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Free Holding Tank/pool
Just in case its more relevant in here.
https://www.koiforum.uk/koi-pond-equipment-offered-free/27196-free-holding-tank-pool.html?highlight=intex -
14-09-2020, 09:11 AM
Thread: Free Holding Tank/pool
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To be honest it would probably get snapped up if...
To be honest it would probably get snapped up if I advertise it but I'd like to pay it forward if it helps someone out.
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14-09-2020, 08:45 AM
Thread: Free Holding Tank/pool
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Free Holding Tank/pool
Anybody on the forum needing a holding pool?
Thought I'd offer it for free on here to give something back for all the help and effort everyone puts in on the site, before I stick it for sale on ebay... -
11-09-2020, 12:51 PM
Thread: Flowcoat issues
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It will obviously cost you a bit more to get Ken...
It will obviously cost you a bit more to get Ken to do it but well getting rid of the stress and worry!!
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11-09-2020, 12:50 PM
Thread: Flowcoat issues
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Well done ken!! Just for the record I filled my...
Well done ken!!
Just for the record I filled my pond last week (just under 5K Gal) without so much as a drip. -
09-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Thread: Flowcoat issues
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Have a read here mate:...
Have a read here mate:
https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-construction-pond-build-diaries/26348-topcoat-questions.html?highlight=
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26-08-2020, 02:18 PM
Thread: PipeWork Contractor
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Akahana Koi are down that way somewhere or maybe...
Akahana Koi are down that way somewhere or maybe get in touch with your local Koi Club?
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24-08-2020, 04:20 PM
Thread: Marine Reefing to Koi - My build thread
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Looking very smart!! Love the look of the...
Looking very smart!!
Love the look of the porcelain copings! What are the edges like when they have been cut, I know porcelain tiles are like razors.
I suppose the edge can be taken off with a...
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...