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by emmaandaj
Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:49 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Build update...
Replies: 76
Views: 141115

Hi Andy,
looks like its going well! Didnt take long for the block work to go up! Did you do it yourself or get someone in? Wont be long till the water goes in! Keep the pics coming,
Andy
by emmaandaj
Thu Aug 03, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Hi Gazza,
Cheers for that, think i have three weeks before we need to have pond totally empty so should have time for TT to kick in!
Andy
by emmaandaj
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:43 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Hi Gazza, I used the flocor i had in an old filter, took a whole bin bag full in the end and even then it needs a bit more! The pond has two mature box filters on which are coping fine, although the nitrate level was very very slightly up, however i have a few fish in my small pond to move over to t...
by emmaandaj
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:28 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Finally plumbed in TT yesterday, works a treat, amazed at how well the water sprays through the chambers. Anyone know how long it will take to mature? Would a quick start dose help or would it get washed away?
Regards Andy
by emmaandaj
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:01 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Hi Gerry, Do i get a blue peter badge now? Addictive isnt it! Been day dreaming about ideas over the last few days at work-thought id better build it before i get sacked! Now planning the Mk2! Thats scary was just going to ask how to get the water to spray over a larger area as ive just looked at th...
by emmaandaj
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:32 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Hi Gazza, Had a look and cant see any, keep something for years and never need it, throw it away and you need it!-how is the K1 conversion going? Will be pumping through a fountain pump with a built in foam filter, will place it under return from main filter so it is pumping clean water-that should ...
by emmaandaj
Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Hi Mick, Thanks for that tip, will see if i have any jap mat lyin around anywhere-should also help to trap any particles should they get into the filter. Hi Bob, The reason i went for the pipes on the return was because i read the other day that someone had done the same which caused 'krap' to build...
by emmaandaj
Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:59 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Trickle Tower
Replies: 29
Views: 79868

Trickle Tower

Hi Folks, Been thinking bout makin a trickle filter for a few days and decided to give it ago, in the end took about hour and a half! Had to buy everything except for media which came to about twelve quid. Took a few pics was jsut wondering if you could see any improvements i could make or anything ...