Inlet and Vortex, major alterations

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:41 pm

Cheers David, I did think you you actually, knowing you'd done your own fibreglassing.

I'll be around Saturday, drop me a PM may even meet you at KWC.

dho · Post by **dho** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:01 pm

Hi,

Bob you should have a PM. I am not too sure if it went so I send it again. If you don't get it just shout.

David.

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 6:38 pm

Finished off the glassing today and added a nice green flowcoat.

I quite enjoyed doing this and will do some more soon I think. It's even got me thinking about rebuilding my Q.pond pond and fibreglass it myself ........

Sven is due very soon to do the bottom drain bungs and lids, so it will all be back on by 8pm this evening - hooray!

I'm sure the pictures are self explanatory

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macaws fly · Post by **macaws fly** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 7:26 pm

sure looks like a good job well done Bob, they'll be no stoppin you now..!!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:47 pm

Well done and glad you've kissed and made up lads very grown up of you both...i will buy ya both a beer at the national

Looks like a good job Bob and i must say we done a good job of those holes you'd hardly know we was there

and it all looks very nice and green

Good luck with the fill up and how are the fish doing now as i know how worried you have been with the filters off line,or has the shower done OK

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:57 pm

Hi Gazza,

Yeah you can hardly seen where we'd been eh!

All switched back on now, the improvement in water level through the Vortex and Brush chamber is very good. Pond level is down by roughly 4" and once full I'll be able to measure the improvement.

Will check the Koi out properly tomorrow, a few were flicking earlier.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:05 pm

Sounds ;like you will get an improved flow through there Bob and it will be interesting to see if any of you readings change

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:13 pm

Looking for ideas for a dam big easy now!

May well try moving the brushes into the vortex now, the brush chamber is to be converted into an aerated K1/Bio disc chamber - another project after the easy and cone!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:18 pm

Could you not use a big bin cut down with a load of holes in it .....blimey that would be a load of holes

dho · Post by **dho** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:48 pm

Bob,

Nice to see everything is up and running again.

Hopefully you now have a PM from me.

Not too sure if compouters like me!

David.

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 6:59 am

Hi Dave,

Yes all working well again now, a few more mods planned now this is done.

Got your PM see you on Saturday.

sharpy30 · Post by **sharpy30** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:01 am

you have done a really nice job there bob

bet your well chuffed.

cheers dave

Guy P · Post by **Guy P** » Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:07 am

Cracking job Bob well done. Dave will know where to come if he needs a lacky

Glad you got things sorted.

Cashybai · Post by **Cashybai** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:17 am

Bob,
Could you amend a washing machine inner? Seen one before on a string somewhere, is it any use?
Regards

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:38 am

Yes Scott's idea is one of the best around.

I dont know the size/diameter/depth of the unit, but it was pretty large.

Mine will need to handle 2 x 6" outlets from the side/top and a throughput of 5000 gallons/hour - looks like I need to speak with Scotty!!!!!!