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23-10-2020, 08:48 AM
Thread: usable pump?
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Hey Clippo, what is the make and model, someone...
Hey Clippo, what is the make and model, someone on here might be able to give you information on the pump and whether it worth it.
It seems strange to have a 9000l per hour with 1" inlet/outlet.
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24-09-2020, 12:26 PM
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No, the pvc will be fine, given they make...
No, the pvc will be fine, given they make swimming pools out of the same grade (you have bought a swimming pool with the koi name attached to it).
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21-09-2020, 05:01 PM
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Is the vat still full of water? Can dose a...
Is the vat still full of water?
Can dose a chlorine tablet (like for hot tubs), give it about a week and the algae will be dead. Empty, scrub down with a rinse then vac out?
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20-09-2020, 09:34 PM
Thread: Explanation of air pumps please
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Depends what you're after really, what depth is...
Depends what you're after really, what depth is it to be used at? Ideal volume flow?
Air pumps aren't ever, exactly quiet.
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19-09-2020, 11:54 AM
Thread: Help advice needed please
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Provided your rebar and concrete collar is built...
Provided your rebar and concrete collar is built correctly, it will be fine. That's how the concrete collar should work.
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18-09-2020, 06:28 PM
Thread: Expanding foam.
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Have you got any rebar or mesh around? Ideally...
Have you got any rebar or mesh around? Ideally attach that into the bottom of your little cave, give the mortar something to stick too. And just fill her up, throw some clean rocks in with the mix as...
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18-09-2020, 05:12 PM
Thread: Expanding foam.
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Any picture please? Sounds like a...
Any picture please?
Sounds like a cement/concrete jobby as said above.
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17-09-2020, 11:34 PM
Thread: Pond extension – digging out deeper
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Good luck to you Sir/Madam. That is one...
Good luck to you Sir/Madam.
That is one serious project, you have your work cut out lol
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17-09-2020, 11:31 PM
Thread: What paint?
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These guys are good, here is a 10mm aperture with...
These guys are good, here is a 10mm aperture with 2mm gauge of SS316.
Not sure on your dimensions?
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17-09-2020, 11:29 PM
Thread: What paint?
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Yep, plastic cheaper and easier, but if it's...
Yep, plastic cheaper and easier, but if it's going to be used every year. May as well commit to something that will last and look good.
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17-09-2020, 11:12 PM
Thread: What paint?
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Within 25 mile yes. So a factor. 304 I always see...
Within 25 mile yes. So a factor. 304 I always see in the marine world, and guess what. It's oxidizing,
316 = marine/food thus koi safe.
I also think you're getting crossed with 904l.
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17-09-2020, 08:52 PM
Thread: What paint?
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Provided he doesn't live near the coast lol. Or...
Provided he doesn't live near the coast lol. Or they would need to be 316.
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17-09-2020, 08:51 PM
Thread: Concrete collar and rebar
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If I have misunderstood what you wanted, maybe a...
If I have misunderstood what you wanted, maybe a little drawing of what you plan, and then one of what you think.
Might help.
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17-09-2020, 08:49 PM
Thread: Concrete collar and rebar
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Hello, The rebar should be hammered into the...
Hello,
The rebar should be hammered into the ground below by about 10 to 12 inches. And to a high two inches below the planned height of the concrete slab.
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16-09-2020, 07:19 PM
Thread: What paint?
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You could use many things, from a spray paint to...
You could use many things, from a spray paint to hanmeritee, even masonry paint.
Just apply it in a warm dry air area, not when it's just about to be a thunder storm or piss down lol
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15-09-2020, 08:19 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: On second thoughts and actually looking at your...
On second thoughts and actually looking at your enclosure, I'd look at insulating the doors, and the roof (if it is wood). The brick walls too of you're that worried. Might be easier, and the air...
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15-09-2020, 08:03 PM
Thread: do you need to clean pond liner
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Sounds like silt/waste. Just sweep it toward your...
Sounds like silt/waste. Just sweep it toward your inlet. But this will happen all over the pond so I wouldn't get too up on it. Unless you have A LOT of spare time and OCD.... Ha ha
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15-09-2020, 07:55 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: Too much flow for an aquarium heater to have a...
Too much flow for an aquarium heater to have a chance/effect, unless you wanted less than 50l/h ha ha. Are you thinking of your return piping to keep warm?
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15-09-2020, 05:35 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: Love the homemade jackets ha ha, warmth from the...
Love the homemade jackets ha ha, warmth from the air pump a little concerning ha ha.
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15-09-2020, 11:24 AM
Thread: Drum on skimmer line
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Why not tee off so both are feeding the one drum?...
Why not tee off so both are feeding the one drum? What is your drum's max flow rate?
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14-09-2020, 10:52 PM
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I wouldn't worry too much about edges and bumping...
I wouldn't worry too much about edges and bumping ha ha, their lateral line and eye sight will sort that for them, given they don't normally have crystal clear water either.
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14-09-2020, 09:38 PM
Thread: Liner help please guys
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Will sunlight come in ok from the south end, or...
Will sunlight come in ok from the south end, or is there a fence/wall where the filter house is?
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14-09-2020, 09:19 PM
Thread: Liner help please guys
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The length isn't going to change much, which side...
The length isn't going to change much, which side is south on it?
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14-09-2020, 08:59 PM
Thread: Liner help please guys
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Try steal over the 5' mark Sent from my...
Try steal over the 5' mark
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14-09-2020, 08:39 PM
Thread: Liner help please guys
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Already laid the slab and BD? Any chance of...
Already laid the slab and BD?
Any chance of extending width?
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The Daily pond temp thread
Yep , forecast snow here ! Hoping so more money to be made gritting lol Sent from my SM-S918B...