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by Thorny
Sun May 23, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Auto Top Up
Replies: 7
Views: 12740

Re: Auto Top Up

wise words Brek
by Thorny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: electronic blanketweed eliminators
Replies: 7
Views: 12661

Re: electronic blanketweed eliminators

Rubbish, cloverleaf all the way mate, safe Your money
Justin
by Thorny
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:54 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: pond finish on outside
Replies: 2
Views: 5681

Re: pond finish on outside

Concrete press will not work purely down to good old fashioned gravity, whats so hard about building a brickwork skin around the pond :?:
Another alternative would be to hire the skills of a good plasterer and have him render it and then cut a pattern into render.
Justin
by Thorny
Sat Mar 06, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: new pond build
Replies: 2
Views: 5956

Re: new pond build

Cheers Herbie,
Why not give Me a bell, even if its just for a chat. You will find My number on My website
http//www.kashiraponds.co.uk
I am in Kent
by Thorny
Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Fake BHM
Replies: 16
Views: 24702

Re: Fake BHM

I am a great believer in if things look to good to be true, they usually are. Dont think it matters which of the stockist of BHM You buy from it will always be £140 a box.
by Thorny
Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Better options to filter a skimmer line.
Replies: 11
Views: 15466

Re: Better options to filter a skimmer line.

He must ba attending a few after school clubs, Dont they hold the teacher ones in The Red Lion :) :) :)
by Thorny
Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Better options to filter a skimmer line.
Replies: 11
Views: 15466

Re: Better options to filter a skimmer line.

At this time of year I think its just the skimmer doing its job. You can change to a sieve but I would say that will not last all week at this time of year and will also need to be cleaned daily. The other problem You will then face is converting Your skimmer from pump fed to gravity fed, ie: bigger...
by Thorny
Mon Oct 19, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: New Pond build-Finally Got Some Fish In!
Replies: 151
Views: 209637

Re: New Pond build

Nice one Andy a real good looking pond mate
Justin
by Thorny
Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:51 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: sieve options
Replies: 7
Views: 9499

Re: sieve options

I have fitted a few now on a skimmer line with no sieve in front, as long as You have a basket in the skimmer you will be fine.
Justin
by Thorny
Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:24 am
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Major pond re-build
Replies: 16
Views: 24018

Re: Major pond re-build

happy days
by Thorny
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:30 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Major pond re-build
Replies: 16
Views: 24018

Re: Major pond re-build

Good luck with the build, I always like to see how new ideas unfold. At the end let us all know how much over budget you are, coz I dont think a grand is going to get You far, Hope it does, just cant see it.
Justin
by Thorny
Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Historic posts read only
Topic: New Pond build-Finally Got Some Fish In!
Replies: 151
Views: 209637

Re: Filtration Ideas For New Pond

Your getting there mate, well done and keep it up.
Justin
by Thorny
Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Sealing Slate
Replies: 7
Views: 9684

Re: Sealing Slate

HI Max do not seal that slate, G4 will not adhere to it and will peal off over time, as Ed has said slate is about as tuff as it gets, to be honest I wouldnt even bother with the bed joints.
Justin
by Thorny
Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: fibre glassers in sussex
Replies: 7
Views: 14104

Re: fibre glassers in sussex

so did You do Yours yourself Louie
by Thorny
Fri Jun 26, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Pond Construction and Pond Gizmo's And DIY bits and pieces
Topic: Any good? your thoughts please
Replies: 12
Views: 13035

Re: Any good? your thoughts please

Could YOu not put a vat up, move water and Koi, seems like You are going to do the work and it may or may not work ok, You wont be happy with it. Bite the bullet do it properly. Hold off to bank holiday weekend, easierly have it done and dusted over a three day period. Sit back relax knowing Your sy...