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26-07-2023, 08:31 AM
Thread: Final pond build!
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Your making really good progress, I remember...
Your making really good progress, I remember building mine and doing all my own blockwork, hollow with steel rebars and filled with concrete, hard work but rewarding.
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25-07-2023, 05:03 PM
Thread: Removing fines
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I have one of these and they do clear debris from...
I have one of these and they do clear debris from the surface effectively, the downsides are as follows:-
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25-07-2023, 08:14 AM
Thread: Mechanical Filtration on Air Lift System
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I've never even considered an airlift but seen...
I've never even considered an airlift but seen lots of posts recently and I am becoming very interested and starting to research how I would implement one in my set up.
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23-07-2023, 10:10 AM
Thread: Trickle in out water change
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Trickle in out water change
I’m looking to add a trickle in out water change system.
Ive got a water supply in my filter house so looking at a dechlorinator and some sort of control.
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22-07-2023, 04:11 PM
Thread: New filter house roof and doors
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Finally got round to adding some photos of the...
Finally got round to adding some photos of the new filter house lid and doors. All insulated so ready for next winter.
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22-07-2023, 07:48 AM
Thread: Amalgam Nexus Retro fit
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The Algaeinator, love it even my wife was...
The Algaeinator, love it
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21-07-2023, 09:39 PM
Thread: Amalgam Nexus Retro fit
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Thanks for the inspiration, Maddog suggested it,...
Thanks for the inspiration, Maddog suggested it, I searched it and found your thread. Now to sit back and wait for clear water !
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21-07-2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: Amalgam Nexus Retro fit
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Amalgam Nexus Retro fit
Following the advise on here that my green water was due to an undersized UV, I set about developing someone else’s idea and came up with what I think is a great solution to fit an amalgam into a...
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19-07-2023, 10:03 PM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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Thank you, I will get one on order.
Thank you, I will get one on order.
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19-07-2023, 08:37 PM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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Is this the one some of you have?
Is this the one some of you have?
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19-07-2023, 05:29 PM
Thread: Which amalgam model?
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Sorry to hijack your thread ! I’m also looking at...
Sorry to hijack your thread ! I’m also looking at amalgam UV and the Costal Koi 40w version looks ideal and gets good reviews.
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19-07-2023, 01:41 PM
Thread: Green tinged water
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Thanks Dave, after Maddogs suggestion I searched...
Thanks Dave, after Maddogs suggestion I searched and found AJM's thread using a 50mm pipe so some of the water runs through it and some around the outside.
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19-07-2023, 11:46 AM
Thread: Green tinged water
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I will measure it later. I am sure I have some...
I will measure it later. I am sure I have some spare bits of pipe.
Been thinking a bit more and thought about fabricating a pipe with end cap that will drop into the inlet with a hole or tee to let... -
19-07-2023, 11:03 AM
Thread: Green tinged water
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I like the sound of that, what size pipe ? and...
I like the sound of that, what size pipe ? and how would you secure it ?
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19-07-2023, 10:43 AM
Thread: Green tinged water
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The first picture is an old one (Pre Draco drop...
The first picture is an old one (Pre Draco drop in drum) as you can see, there is not much space !
You can just see the pump under the Nexus, pipework goes right / behind the Nexus,
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19-07-2023, 10:26 AM
Thread: Green tinged water
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I am wondering about N03 too, its usually around...
I am wondering about N03 too, its usually around 10ppm, test kit is old so maybe not accurate, almost ready to order new kit as most of them are running out !
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19-07-2023, 09:47 AM
Thread: Green tinged water
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Green tinged water
Hi all,
My pond been running well for about 3 years, all has been going well for last two years, crystal clear water excellent parameters and health growing fish.
As normal, late spring I had some... -
It doesn't sound like water then, I think you...
It doesn't sound like water then, I think you would notice if the shed was leaking !
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If its tripping on different circuits its...
If its tripping on different circuits its definitely the pump that's faulty. Could water/moisture have got into it ?
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04-07-2023, 10:14 AM
Thread: Air pump failed
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Thanks John, much appreciated, I am sorted now, a...
Thanks John, much appreciated, I am sorted now, a new Hi Blow XP80 arrived, fitted and everything looking ok.
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Thanks again Dave, that's really helpful info....
Thanks again Dave, that's really helpful info.
I'm hoping that the XP40 would only be on the Nexus for a day or so whilst I order a replacement, so thinking that some air in there is better than... -
Thanks Dave, The ET100 was about 3 years old,...
Thanks Dave,
The ET100 was about 3 years old, started slowing so I changed the diaphragms and magnet, it seemed fine but only lasted about 12 hours, got really hot and stopped, I opened it up and... -
Air pumps
Hi all,
Following my previous thread about my failed Charles Austin ET100 air pump, I have started looking at where to go with my air pumps and considering a spare / second air pump.
I am running a... -
29-06-2023, 11:54 PM
Thread: Air pump failed
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Thanks Dave, yes it was caked in brown dust !...
Thanks Dave, yes it was caked in brown dust !
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29-06-2023, 08:44 PM
Thread: Air pump failed
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Hi John, Only just seen your reply, thought I...
Hi John,
Only just seen your reply, thought I had it sorted with service kit but just been down and it’s gone off again. If I could borrow an air pump until I get a new one it would be much...
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