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by fatherted
Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:05 am
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Reducing fines
Replies: 52
Views: 96936

You may be having the same problems I have now got. Since changing my pump to a larger aquamax 10000 the flow rate is sucking the K1 against the perforated plate and causing a severe drop in levels to the next chamber. I am going to drill some more holes in the air ring below this side and see if th...
by fatherted
Sun Aug 06, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Well it is how it is and I am afraid that's that. Anyone following this whole thread will understand why it ended up with the shelves and I am sure would have done the same. As a recap, two sides have existing foundations for the existing wall and cutting back these footings and underpinning with ne...
by fatherted
Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:58 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: My humble pond
Replies: 21
Views: 49114

Welcome to Koiquest Justin. I am looking for a kohaku just like that :D
by fatherted
Thu Aug 03, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Thanks Al, Gazza and Kim. Just been sat out there with a glass of wine actually.
:D
by fatherted
Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:51 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: The Start...
Replies: 66
Views: 118357

Very nice Al. Love the shower and the window coming above the water line.
by fatherted
Wed Aug 02, 2006 7:24 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Got my first picture of it full last night. Will get some better ones when we get some better weather and light. 2400 gallons in the end - less than I wanted but more than I expected so I should be happy. [img]http://www.koivista.com/files/fatherted/28551_Picture_055.jpg[/img] :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :...
by fatherted
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:46 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Filter alterations 2006 - Phase 4
Replies: 30
Views: 54896

I am hoping to go down the middle to where the vortex starts to taper in and then bend back under the K1. The bottom rounded section will be holed / slotted for the muck to pass through when agitated.
by fatherted
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:36 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Internet problems just about sorted now but still no decent pictures. Got this one from Sunday - the fill up begins! :D [img]http://www.koivista.com/files/fatherted/28471_Picture_039.jpg[/img] It's full now but still busy sorting out air etc. and shifting some fish so more pics to come. It looks gre...
by fatherted
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:15 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Filter alterations 2006 - Phase 4
Replies: 30
Views: 54896

I like it Bob but at normal retail that is about £170 of K1! I plan to do mine by splitting the vortex in half down the middle just to cut down on K1 cost!
by fatherted
Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

A big thank you to Dave A doing the glassing last Friday. There on time as promised and once he is started there is no stopping him. Dave - I didn't get that many compliments about the pond at the birthday barbecue as it was sheeted up and there was a thunderstorm for most of it! I will have another...
by fatherted
Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Managed to find time to take a picture of the copings and decking extension. Repainting pergola at the moment to compliment the new pond.

[img]http://www.koivista.com/files/fatherted/280 ... re_059.jpg[/img]
by fatherted
Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:10 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Done my copings and filter lid extension this weekend. I am getting excited now. :)
by fatherted
Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:43 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: PROTIEN SKIMMER
Replies: 16
Views: 28868

You could do a screenshot if attaching the file is a problem. I would like the details as well so if you mail to me I will see what I can do to convert and post it.
by fatherted
Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:30 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

Spoke to Dave A tonight and he has got me down for the 26th although I have said I will fit in with any cancellations he might get.
by fatherted
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:39 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: Ted's Pond upgrade
Replies: 111
Views: 160223

You must have read my mind Gazza. I was thinking that you lot must think I am sitting here with my feet up but no, I am progressing but haven't had much time for pics and posting them here. But tonight it is time for an update. First of all I needed to do something with all those shelves that I ende...