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    It frustrates me that people on this forum (and...

    It frustrates me that people on this forum (and the interweb in general) are so dogmatic!

    Six years ago I built a pond using 4" medium dense blocks on end. I was following the advice of a...
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    I used Aquacote to do my pond 5 years ago and so...

    I used Aquacote to do my pond 5 years ago and so far it hasn't spilt a drop. As you say it sticks like sh*t to a blanket - I just roughed up the edges of my bottom drain, skimmer, return pipes etc...
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    Is this true? Genuine question - I'm always super...

    Is this true? Genuine question - I'm always super careful/paranoid to the extent that I've fitted a switch to the door to my filter pit which turns the UV off as soon as it's opened. But I see so...
  4. Thread: EA Tempest

    by woodberry
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    Yeah I would avoid that site (see...

    Yeah I would avoid that site (see https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/esonline.co.uk).

    IMO even at the full EA price the Tempest is the best bang-for-buck I've spent on my pond. I suppose it depends...
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    I cut the top off of a traffic cone - works a...

    I cut the top off of a traffic cone - works a treat!
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    I installed a Tempest at the beginning of the...

    I installed a Tempest at the beginning of the year and this has been a game-changer in terms of suspended fines. Just saying...
  7. Thread: Diggers in

    by woodberry
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    How about a natural looking in-ground pond? Could...

    How about a natural looking in-ground pond? Could look great in that setting.
  8. I run a Cetus and didn't have a check valve...

    I run a Cetus and didn't have a check valve initially, although I do have one fitted now. The problem I found was that when the pump stops the Cetus will fill up and that in turn causes the casing to...
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    Cement down the toilets and glue in the sockets,...

    Cement down the toilets and glue in the sockets, crikey - what is that about!?!?!

    Good luck with the pond and renovations.
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    I don't understand the thinking behind trying to...

    I don't understand the thinking behind trying to seal folds with sealant - I would have thought you're very unlikely to completely seal the cavity and that would leave you with the worst of all...
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    Sounds odd - could it be a dodgy test kit? What's...

    Sounds odd - could it be a dodgy test kit? What's the Ph reading out of the tap?
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    I've used this stuff for the past couple of years...

    I've used this stuff for the past couple of years in my big blue - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324308771646

    It does the job and seems to last well - I have a constant trickle and check the levels...
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    Couldn't agree more! Even watching the videos...

    Couldn't agree more! Even watching the videos featuring Mike Snaden I often find myself cringing - no doubt the guy knows his stuff but I find that whole fanboy / hero worship clique irritating, and...
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    If you're going to render the pond, then painting...

    If you're going to render the pond, then painting is definitely an option in my opinion, although I'm guessing most people on here will disagree as it goes against the orthodoxy. Similar to Kenny, I...
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    FWIW I've run a Cetus into a Nexus for over 2...

    FWIW I've run a Cetus into a Nexus for over 2 years on a 10000L pond with no issues and I would buy it again. If you set it up according to the instructions it just works. Let me know if you want any...
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    I have 100L of K1 in my 220, although 25L is new...

    I have 100L of K1 in my 220, although 25L is new this year so probably not effective atm. I'm in the south east and it has been very mild / hot here recently so my temp is up to 18C with a little...
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    I've used them for the past two winters, and will...

    I've used them for the past two winters, and will continue to do so. They aren't a panacea but they suit my situation. The way I see it the pros and cons are:

    Pros:

    aesthetically pleasing, in...
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    Yes, to be fair I'm really pleased with the fish...

    Yes, to be fair I'm really pleased with the fish and looking forward to getting some food into them this year.
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    I experienced exactly the same sort of thing last...

    I experienced exactly the same sort of thing last year when purchasing two tosai from a koi dealer that may or may not be located near a major airport. When I initially called to order the fish (£490...
  20. That's brilliant - many thanks! I reckon even I...

    That's brilliant - many thanks! I reckon even I can manage that.

    All the best.

    Toby
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    I have a spindrifter and it does the exact same...

    I have a spindrifter and it does the exact same thing. I've also noticed it on other ponds. In my case it is caused (or at least exacerbated) by the current in the pond created by the returns. i.e. I...
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    That's interesting - I used to run Oase Aquamax...

    That's interesting - I used to run Oase Aquamax 8000 and on the minimum 30% setting the Jebao 20k is definitely pumping significantly more than the Aquamax did, so I assumed the 9k figure for minimum...
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    Did you measure these figures with a flow meter?...

    Did you measure these figures with a flow meter? I only ask because I have two of these pumps and agree they are great, and I'd be interested to know the realised flow rates. For some reason I...
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    I think it would be useful to add a couple more...

    I think it would be useful to add a couple more questions to the template - heated or not (and perhaps summary of heating strategy), and weekly water change percentage (including trickle?). Both...
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    I had the same problem, and it was compounded by...

    I had the same problem, and it was compounded by the fact that whenever we had a stretch of good weather my neighbour would switch her sprinkler on during the day, the result of which was worse than...
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