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by dave k
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:20 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 2
Views: 5471

Re: gelcoat

Hi bob
yes flowcoat it has wax in its whats left from when i did my pond
cheers
dave
by dave k
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:25 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: gelcoat
Replies: 2
Views: 5471

gelcoat

Hi all
I have almost finish my pond but will be adding a waterfall, so when i have done my fiberglassing apply my gelcoat, I have a bit of mortar aroung the coping stone showing will i be able to apply direct on to it just to hide the mortar joint with the remainding gelcoat
cheers
Dave
by dave k
Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: filters and returns
Replies: 1
Views: 4718

filters and returns

hi all Had a re-think on my possible set up. 3000gal 4in bottom drain 3in skimmer already done so cant really change now. both skimmer and bd to go through sieve then t-off to biomax 25 to feed waterfall. and too biomax 50 through tmc55 uv to pond returns in side wall of pond or is it better to put ...
by dave k
Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Filter advice.
Replies: 1
Views: 4683

Filter advice.

hi all i am in the final stages of my pond approx 3000gal, and Ihave been looking at the filter systems. my original Idea was to put a cetus then a nexus 200. on speaking to my local dealer he suggest puting a ultra sieve and a bead filter. so confused can any one help . also suggestions on what siz...
by dave k
Tue Mar 24, 2009 7:47 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: help needed on air pumps
Replies: 3
Views: 6640

Re: help needed on air pumps

hi all
Thanks for the advice I went to holmewood koi and got a charles austen enviro Et40 seems to be doing the job fine. not decided on my filters yet that will be my next question lol
thanks dave
by dave k
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: help needed on air pumps
Replies: 3
Views: 6640

help needed on air pumps

Hi all
I need some quick advice, I have a 3000 gal pond with a ****** aerated bottom drain and need to get an air blower what size do I need and which pump is recommended
Thanks
Dave
by dave k
Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: filters and bottom drians
Replies: 2
Views: 5407

filters and bottom drians

Hi all
Just a couple of questions.
what gap is best to leave on the bottom drain .
and also planning to use a nexus 300 directly on on drain, so what would you recomend to put on the skimmer and which way would you return the water from the skimmer.
cheers
Dave
by dave k
Wed Oct 01, 2008 7:42 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: windows
Replies: 3
Views: 6418

Re: windows

Hi jules
thanks for that advice, I have already read your advice on windows and have done it as you have said. just waiting for the flowcoat to cure. Once i dare take the covers off I will take some photos, I think since i did it on sunday we have had enough rain to fill it lol
cheers
Dave
by dave k
Sun Sep 28, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: fiberglassing
Replies: 5
Views: 8574

Re: fiberglassing

hi matt sorted thanks just sent you a pm thanks
Dave
by dave k
Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:54 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: windows
Replies: 3
Views: 6418

windows

Hi all
Does anyone know of any glass companies in the northwest that do glass for ponds. also any sugestions on whats the best. also my rebated is 46x21 so how much would you leave as a gap around it to allow for sealeant etc
cheers
Dave
by dave k
Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: fiberglassing
Replies: 5
Views: 8574

fiberglassing

Hi all
I am almost ready to fiberglass my pond, but due to the rain my ponds not drying out, even though its covered there is a lot of water seping throught the walls. has anyone any sugestions,
cheers dave