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    I think it is quite common - I have a bakki in...

    I think it is quite common - I have a bakki in the filter house with gravity u/water returns to the pond; this only uses a single pump.
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    Take the Koi Organisation International "pond...

    Take the Koi Organisation International "pond construction course". Once you've done that you'll be able to make informed decisions about what is best for your situation.
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    I went for an Oase titanium - a bit more...

    I went for an Oase titanium - a bit more expensive than some of the competitors but very low running costs, so cheaper in the long run.
    The only irritating thing is that the controller is sold...
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    that's a relatively slow flow rate (circa 12...

    that's a relatively slow flow rate (circa 12 l/hr) so a small set up may be ok.
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    the weak point is where the walls join the base -...

    the weak point is where the walls join the base - make sure you tie it in properly.
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    there is no simple answer, every pond will be...

    there is no simple answer, every pond will be different.

    First, how big is the pond and what percentage do you want to change, i.e. what flow rate in l/min do you need through the filters? This...
  7. Is there a koi club near you? (try google). If...

    Is there a koi club near you? (try google). If there is reach out to them and I'm sure you will get help.
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    I use them and they're fine. The lack of gas...

    I use them and they're fine. The lack of gas exchange is a myth - just draw to a few touching circles on a piece of paper and you will see the large gaps. It's physically impossible to form a...
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    Besides performance, One thing you should...

    Besides performance, One thing you should consider is running costs. There are now some very good low wattage pumps on the market that could reduce pump running costs by 50%. Have a look at the...
  10. No practical info sorry, but this is taken from...

    No practical info sorry, but this is taken from Koi Organisation International, which is a reputable source. Max gravity flow through a 2" pipe is about 3500 l/hr. This is based on a real world pond...
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    Armaflex pipe insulation

    Anyone know the best / cheapest source for this?
    Looking for 3" (89mm).
    (The company I used before seems to have gone.)
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    I have used it for a couple of years and really...

    I have used it for a couple of years and really like it. I like the guidance it gives on how much to feed your koi and the guidance it gives on the size of filter you need. I used it to calculate...
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    Personally I'd use standard screw fix (or...

    Personally I'd use standard screw fix (or similar) pozidrive screws: 100mm x 6mm &/or 80mm x 5mm.
    If you want weather resistance that really means stainless, these will be expensive, but if you...
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    K1 filter media

    K1 media (used): 4 bags, about 50 litres each, about 200 litres in total. £120 the lot but happy to split if you want less.
    Collect from Derby.
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    I went for the K+ when I started up my bio this...

    I went for the K+ when I started up my bio this summer - Very good experience, it starts rolling very quickly and also seemed to colonise very quickly. Did find a little swarf but not excessive. I...
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    i used 8mm perspex and that very good.

    i used 8mm perspex and that very good.
  17. Measured on mine: Top is 40.5 cm, at the bottom...

    Measured on mine: Top is 40.5 cm, at the bottom 26.5 cm.

    In the UK Absolute Koi are the manufacturers - as well as the standard sizes they will custom manufacture what you want.
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    I changed 5000l a week through a simple 10" 3 pod...

    I changed 5000l a week through a simple 10" 3 pod system and had no issues but obviously a lot depends on the quality of your incoming water.
    Does your supplier use chloramine? If you don't know you...
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    what strength solution do you use RS?

    what strength solution do you use RS?
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    Definitely consider the pump wattage, As DtF says...

    Definitely consider the pump wattage, As DtF says the running cost differences can be dramatic.
    For what it's worth I went with Oase, bit more expensive but very low running costs.
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    a sketch of the proposed layout would help.

    a sketch of the proposed layout would help.
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    Well I've used one without any clean down and...

    Well I've used one without any clean down and it's been ok.
    Butin retrospect it would have been better to wash it out; I have also seen advice that you should use a cheap liner inside to eliminate...
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    it is. .

    it is. .
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    well, look on the bright side, the important...

    well, look on the bright side, the important thing is it's giving us a laugh and keeping my ad at the top of the tree.
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    it's just a figure of speech (I wish I hadn't...

    it's just a figure of speech (I wish I hadn't bothered) with no deep meaning.

    All I'm trying to say is that it is a complete filtration system in one package.
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