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16-10-2023, 09:11 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: That weekend really sucked. I've been...
That weekend really sucked. I've been congratulating myself on being able to maintain 19-20 degrees into mid October with minimal heat needed, but from 26°C on Sunday last week, it's gone to 1°C...
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03-10-2023, 06:29 PM
Thread: Heat Pumps
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What sort of warranty do you get with a heatpump?...
What sort of warranty do you get with a heatpump? I have a Dura 10+ which is going into its twelfth winter, and the only issues have been a pressure switch and a circuit board, both easily replaced...
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19-07-2023, 08:46 PM
Thread: Garage Clearout
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After last minute testing, I have found a fault...
After last minute testing, I have found a fault with the xp60 air pump. I tested it with anime airstone at 1.8m depth and it had zero pressure. I'll have to send it off for repair before I list it...
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19-07-2023, 10:00 AM
Thread: Garage Clearout
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Sorry, I'm in Harrow NW London, but postage can...
Sorry, I'm in Harrow NW London, but postage can be arranged for any item.
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18-07-2023, 05:30 PM
Thread: Garage Clearout
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Garage Clearout
I thought it was time to clear out some of the surplus kit I've gathered over the last few years. I don't know how I ended up with so many pumps.
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13-05-2023, 12:07 PM
Thread: How long should a pergola last?
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Everything was treated and prepared at the time,...
Everything was treated and prepared at the time, but wood will always have a limited lifespan, especially below ground. There's a very high water table around here as I discovered when originally...
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12-05-2023, 11:24 AM
Thread: How long should a pergola last?
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How long should a pergola last?
Whilst I was preparing to get my pergola rubbed down and a fresh coat of stain, I realised that one of the posts was shorter than the others. Assuming that it had rotted below ground and the others...
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10-09-2022, 07:53 PM
Thread: Water hammer with solenoid valve
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The original Draco drums used those ball valves,...
The original Draco drums used those ball valves, and they have a better flow rate than a solenoid, but they rely on a charged capacitor which is prone to failure, I've got through 3 in 6 years on my...
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That explains it. Not bragging, but there's no...
That explains it. Not bragging, but there's no water harder than mine, almost fills the test tube before the colour changes on the kh test. Anyway, seems to be working, the fish are much happier, and...
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26-08-2022, 08:45 PM
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My fixed deal runs out in October, and I just...
My fixed deal runs out in October, and I just received this, asking if I would like to fix for another 12 months.
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That's what I wanted to know, thanks. Also, will...
That's what I wanted to know, thanks. Also, will the treatment have much effect on my ammonia test's accuracy?
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25-08-2022, 06:36 PM
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I always wondered why EA provide the air pump and...
I always wondered why EA provide the air pump and the 12mm hard airline, but leave it up to the customer to improvise something to join the two together. Would providing a suitable adapter be out of...
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Fmg
Should the colour remain in the water throughout the 7 day course of treatment? The uv is off and I added the correct dose, but the water is completely clear after less than 3 days. Is it still...
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07-08-2022, 11:58 AM
Thread: Hot Weather & Treatments
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Thanks guys. One further question, do you know if...
Thanks guys. One further question, do you know if fmg at the low concentrations it will be in, has any effect on plants? A 4000l water change will be necessary after treatment, and I'd rather put it...
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06-08-2022, 07:17 PM
Thread: Hot Weather & Treatments
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Hot Weather & Treatments
I have a small outbreak of costia, so I decided to do a 4hr pp treatment. As always, I added an extra air pump and began the treatment, but after 1.5hrs I noticed most of the koi were at or near the...
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04-08-2022, 12:36 PM
Thread: Pond vs hosepipe ban
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I think the water companies rely on neighbours...
I think the water companies rely on neighbours informing on neighbours, which will result in a warning letter before closer scrutiny. After further breaches, you will receive a fine.
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Ok, fish has passed now, but I would really like...
Ok, fish has passed now, but I would really like to know how a koi can be so swollen with excess fluid that it can be mistaken for heavy with eggs. I tried testing some of the yellow liquid, and it...
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As a follow-up, the fish became so bloated with a...
As a follow-up, the fish became so bloated with a buoyant belly, that I had to take action. Once sedated and on the table the problem became evident, a stream of fluid from the abdomen which, once...
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Interesting reading, thanks Dave and Manky....
Interesting reading, thanks Dave and Manky. Reading this has highlighted the issues I now face in running a koi pond on a limited budget. To reduce energy usage, some sacrifices had to be made. I am...
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Thst would be great, thanks Dave,I've sent pm. ...
Thst would be great, thanks Dave,I've sent pm.
Is it normal for a koi heavy with eggs to actually have an exposed opening for a length of time where they are actually visible, I've not seen it... -
I've not seen it, and I would very interested in...
I've not seen it, and I would very interested in reading it. The few articles I have found are more about what causes it rather than how to help fix it. What hasn't helped is that I'm trying to...
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Egg Bound
I am very worried about my 15 year old koi, who, for the first 13 years I thought was male. She is swollen with eggs and seems to be getting bigger all the time. She's incredibly uncomfortable,...
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31-05-2022, 10:34 PM
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While we try to minimize the energy usage of our...
While we try to minimize the energy usage of our pond and save a few watts, how will the dealers cope? Running multiple pumps and air pumps and heating the growing on tanks over winter, their energy...
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30-04-2022, 06:21 PM
Thread: Mark One Feeder
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This has now been taken.
This has now been taken.
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27-04-2022, 09:32 PM
Thread: Mark One Feeder
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Mark One Feeder
Mark one auto feeder. To be honest, it has seen better days but it is still fully functional and can be used as is or as spare parts. The timer though, has never been used as I always used my own, it...
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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...