new quarantine build

[Jon W]

Hi Lee

Any thoughts on what timber to use for the frame as it will be encased within the polycarb so subject to a lot of damp and run-off back into the pond? I was thinking of using larch - it's naturally rot resistant and doesn't contain anything toxic to fish. Only problem is I don't know of a local supplier, plus it will be fairly costly.

Cheers

Jon

[leechapman]

hi jon

was just going to use pine cannot see it getting that damp behind the polycarb.


lee

[Jon W]

Hi Lee

I thought the polycarb would be outside of the frame and therefore the frame would be fully exposed to the humidity within the cover - I think I need to rethink my design so that the frame is external - pine would be a heck of a lot cheaper than larch or other hardwood.

I got a bit of a result today - got 25 sheets of double wall poly for £5.50 per sheet instead of £25 from a builders merchant that was closing down. Me and a mate bought 55 sheets between us. So that should take care of glazing the window and making the cover. For once in my life making something for the pond is going to cost me an arm and a leg!

Cheers

Jon

[leechapman]

hi

got some twinn wall opal 16mm polycarbonate from nick gray odd size sheet's enough to do both sides of the frame for £60.00 inclueding delivery.

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[Gazza]

Hi Lee,

So i take it this is going to be totally enclosed to help with heat retention are you doing a roof as well

[leechapman]

hi gazza


yes the roof is going to have a layer of kingspan then some batten then upvc cladding also the back wall will be kingspan and cladding above the pond trying to make a room so i do not have to heat all of the garage!!

lee

[Bob Hart]

Where will the shower fit Lee? Just wondering

[leechapman]

hi bob

on the right hand wall as you look from the from were the viewing window is straght above the bead filter.



lee

[Jon W]

Hi Lee

Seeing yours has helped me work out what to do for my cover - yours looks like a really good job.

Are you going to add any additional lighting?

Cheers

Jon

[Jules]

Make sure you keep the condesation away from those sockets! naughty naughty

Looking good Lee

Jules

[leechapman]

hi jon


no i am hopeing that the 6 feet 6" x 2 feet 6" window at the front of the garage will allow enought light in also the white upvc cladding should reflect the light back into the water if not i have a light just outside of the tank which i could put a daylight tube in i would not like to put a light in the tank because of the condensation.


lee

[leechapman]

been busy making the new doors for the front of the quarantine.

[Gazza]

Hi Lee,

Come on mate lets get some water in there as new Tosai will be available soon

[leechapman]

a big thanks for bob for making me (a northerner) a shower for my quarantine



lee

[Gazza]

Hi Lee,

Showers can cool the water and make it all cloudy mate the fish will love it and they grow what media are you going to use