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by dannyboy
Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:40 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: pond building
Replies: 24
Views: 29553

Re: pond building

Hi, Benched floors !!! do they work :? Ive had both and not poo anywhere, all to do with fish movement and airated drains in my eyes . I do think that you dont need benching to the drain , as flow and benching alone wont pull the poo any better than a flat bottom, as you only need to look in a vorte...
by dannyboy
Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:56 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Aquadyne vs Nexus - which to have next?
Replies: 6
Views: 15313

Re: Aquadyne vs Nexus - which to have next?

Hi, I would say with no bottom drain that you are deffo going to need a bead filter, i have 2x 4.4 aquadyne's and clarity if brilliant. I would say on your size of pond you could have a 2.2 with a 1/3 Artesian pump which runs about 330 watts :D Have a look at Koi waterlife's web site http://www.koi-...
by dannyboy
Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Shower Upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 30329

Re: Shower Upgrade

:D :D :D WHO KNOWS :D :D :D

The only thing i can think is that it was the media shedding continuosly :D
Mind you, the shower didnt have bhm, not sure if that would of been any different.

Seen a few ponds now with showers and IMOA none have good clarity :wink:
by dannyboy
Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Shower Upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 30329

Re: Shower Upgrade

Gazza, No mate sold my shower as i found it to be the cause of my clarity issue;s (you know how gin i like it) Has it made a difference to the pond/koi . Not sure yet as it was taken offline at xmas time so pond not running full bore. Hoping that the Aquadyne will cope on its own :? sure it will.
by dannyboy
Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Shower Upgrade
Replies: 30
Views: 30329

Re: Shower Upgrade

Looks great Gazza, didnt take long did it So what's next then????? Bob, Whats next is the saving of the extra ££££ to put towards his gas bill, As you know when i had my shower it was incased in a near air tight insulated box, and i once did a test to see what sort of heat loss i was getting. In th...
by dannyboy
Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Advice on pond heating
Replies: 17
Views: 59248

Re: Advice on pond heating

Hi, do some reserach on heat pumps .

As you have no gas supply, might be the way to go :?

They say for every £1 spent you get £5 of heat :roll: :roll:
by dannyboy
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Jon growing on pond build - finally!
Replies: 20
Views: 26334

Re: Jon growing on pond build - finally!

Hi Jon, Well i thought i was going to be collecting my pension before this was filled with water :lol: :wink: On a serious note well done mate looks like a good job and not to far from completion now :D Gazza, What do you mean, your not collecting it yet !! have they upped the age :lol: :lol: :lol:
by dannyboy
Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Bead filters.
Replies: 17
Views: 23375

Re: Bead filters.

Mart, I have 3000gallons, a 4.4 aquadyne running with a badu top 14 though a ultra III , a double bakki shower with sinthered glass media off the skimmer , a medo 45 on the drain and 3 x medo 80 ,s on a 4mtr length of uni hose that runs up the back wall. Pond is heated to 26 in the summer then a few...
by dannyboy
Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Bead filters.
Replies: 17
Views: 23375

Re: Bead filters.

I would 100% recomend a sieve before a sieve if pulling water from a bottom drain. I have to say I think someeone may of been mis informed re sieve reducing flow. I think they are a great bit of kit. Fitted a few of these on pond builds in the past. If the customer wants a bead then I fit a sieve m...
by dannyboy
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:45 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Advice please replacement for BADU TOP 14
Replies: 4
Views: 6806

Re: Advice please replacement for BADU TOP 14

Adrian, I would stick to the Badu top 14 as this pump is just perfect for a 4.4. I have a 4.4 and a while back had a funny 5 minutes and tried changing the badu for low wattage pumps but all that i got was murky water and am now back with the badu as this filter only seems to like pressure pumps :ro...
by dannyboy
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Koi Hut - Japanese Shoji Style
Replies: 8
Views: 11992

Re: Koi Hut - Japanese Shoji Style

Hi,

Have you looked at poly tunnel polythene, i,m sure they sell a clear/white poly that would be just the job :roll: :roll:
by dannyboy
Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Which Kingspan for insulation?
Replies: 25
Views: 29060

Re: Which Kingspan for insulation?

Jon,
I,m sure ive seen that Dave A can glass straight onto it, Best to ask the glasser what they prefer i surpose :wink:
Having worked with kingspan, i think you will end up in a right old muss if you try pealing off the silver :roll: :roll:

Cheer Dan
by dannyboy
Sat May 10, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: new pond build
Replies: 49
Views: 39189

Re: new pond build

Nice one Lloyd,
Coming along nicley now , weathers been good to you hey :!:
6500 gallons , you might need the 4.4 :wink: :wink: :wink:
Are you going for a window :?:
Fish all doing well, talk soon.
by dannyboy
Thu May 01, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: new pond build
Replies: 49
Views: 39189

Re: new pond build

Niceone lloyd ,

Lets hope the rain holds off :twisted:
Looks like a good strong base there, keep the pics coming :P :P
by dannyboy
Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Bakki Shower
Replies: 24
Views: 33636

Roy,
Nice one , i love adding bits and pieces, lets see plenty of photos as well


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