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08-05-2021, 12:10 PM #1
Pond vac
Can anyone recommend a good reliable pond vac I run a pump fed system and would like to keep on top of the sludge that builds up on the bottom of pump fed ponds i want some thing reasonable priced and reliable.
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08-05-2021, 02:12 PM #2
been using one of these 2-3 times a week for the last 2 years...
pontec pondovac
there are better ones, as it's a bit of a pain waiting for them to empty in between hoovering cycles.
but for the price they are spot on....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oase-Pontec-Pondomatic-Vacuum-Cleaner/dp/B0076YZPJE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=pond+vac&qid=162 0479275&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A2EQRJ91MGVE70&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkU XVhbGlmaWVyPUFFWlRPQzVTN1JRSlUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA 0NDkxMTMzN0Q1RUdITERPWElXJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4M DYxMTgyRFRPNzU5S0NRR0E0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmF jdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1Z Q==
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08-05-2021, 02:19 PM #3
That's the only complaint I have with my Vac is waiting to empty sure the is ones that you don't have to wait for a for a couple quid extra would be worth it in my eyes
Can't remember the name it's a German one got off a member on here.
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"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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08-05-2021, 02:22 PM #4
Must admit I am considering getting one to get rid of the algae etc on the bottom. Always assumed the bottom drain would pull all the crap in but it doesn't and I find myself out there once or twice a week with a brush trying to tease the algae and crap to the bottom drain but ends up murking the water up for a hour or so till it settles again.
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08-05-2021, 02:29 PM #5Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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17-05-2021, 10:05 AM #6
Hi Russ,
Having used the 'base model' Oase Pondvac for a couple of years, I can confirm it is a real pain to wait for the chamber to empty, before it resumes cleaning. I replaced it with:
https://www.pond-planet.co.uk/pond-c...d-vacuum-p1603
More expensive yes, but worth it.
All the best,
Andy
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22-05-2021, 12:28 PM #7
Speaking as an idiot who got his pond built without a bottom drain, and who also has the basic Oase Vac, I have to agree.
I'm going to have to get the PondoVac 3, aren't I?
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22-05-2021, 01:44 PM #8
Yes mate.
TBH, even with a bottom drain, my PondVac 3 picks up quite a lot of muck with a regular clean up.
Andy
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22-05-2021, 09:49 PM #9
https://www.gardensite.co.uk/aquatic...clearance-.htm
I bought one and its been cleaning my neighbors three ponds i have refurbed and its the bees knees. Its well worth the money
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23-05-2021, 03:00 PM #10
I have a Pondovac 4 that works really well and doesn’t need emptying so you can vacuum continuously. It does suck out sludge, weed etc. really well.
The only negative that I didn’t realise is that the unit has to be higher than the outlet as it can’t pump the water upwards. On a sunken pond this would not be a problem, but as mine is raised I have to balance mine on the roof of the filter housing and enlist help for someone to hold onto it !12’500 Litre - bottom drain - lined pond
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24-05-2021, 05:13 PM #11
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