Koi Pond and Oase Swim Skim 25 Skimmer

Showing the Oase Swim Skim 25 and how i adapted it so that it keeps in the area i want it and also weight it down to stop it floating out of the water which can happen when the Koi Nudge it to try and get any food collected in the skimmer

[@davestrains6816]

Great to see your pets out and about and I am looking forward to seeing your beautiful garden again this spring.

[@howarth004]

Thank you Dave , a lot of seeds been planted so hopefully should have a good colourful show this summer … cheers Dave

[@wooltman]

Just a bit of work and imagination and you have sorted out the problem,well done Dave good job...Best wishes Chris

[@howarth004]

No rocket science Chris , but a fantastic little piece of kit when used properly … cheers Dave

[@peterblakey576]

Hi Dave, hope you and Debs are keeping well and enjoying this warmer spell.
That skimmer definitely does the job as your pond water is crystal clear and no debris on the top of the water.
I like your idea of putting it on a chain and using a stone to weigh it down to just sit right on the water.
It's lucky you can turn your hands to many things Dave.
Enjoy the weather why we have it. All the best Pete

[@howarth004]

Thank you Pte , yes it just annoyed me reading comments about these saying they were useless , like I said I had one for 5 years going 24/7 and did a great job, the motor got to be a bit slow so I bought a replacement , and looking at some of the comments on reviews I thought it needed a review to show how good they are … hope you all keeping good …cheers Dave

[@robmasterman]

Very ingenious Dave, you're spoiling those Koi again....Bob

[@howarth004]

Ha Ha , yes spoil my little friends , they look to have come through the winter good Bob , just had to show these skimmers really do work , nice bit of kit for the pond … cheers Dave

[@nickltrains6952]

Good idea to salve the problem. The Koi look great swimming in the pond.

[@howarth004]

Thank you Nick , yes this helps keep the surface water clean …. Cheers Dave

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dave , looks a good bit of kit , does the job well, looks like winter back next week , Stay safe both , All the best Brian 😃

[@howarth004]

Hi Brian , yes back to frost at night , we have not had the higher temps up here but been about 12/14c … roll on summer … cheers Dave

[@atlantaman]

Lovely, placid scene, Dave. The koi look well.

[@howarth004]

Thank you Allan , alll working good now … koi enjoying a bit of sun … cheers Dave

[@trainsontuesday]

All looking good and working well Dave.

[@howarth004]

Thanks Dave , yes just wanted to show these swim skims are good , like I said a few have complained saying they are useless , but if set up right they are a must for the pond … cheers Dave

[@raz83]

Thank you, sir!

[@howarth004]

you are welcome

[@locomotive6727]

Hi Dave,Seems ok your swim slim.Have a nice rest of the evening ......Dave 🚂🚂

[@howarth004]

Thank you dave .. good piece of kit that .. cheers Dave

[@ThePilotpoint]

They've all grown well Dave, not surprised with the care you give. Miss watching a running session on your layout in the loft. Any changes in the pipeline???
Cheers,
Michael.

[@howarth004]

Hi Michael , yes even after 4 months of hibernation they seem to have grown more , about time I did a running session , will try and get one posted this weekend … cheers Dave

[@Andystrainsandmore]

Good idea.👍 Cheers Andy 🤠

[@howarth004]

HI Andy , yes very useful bit of kit ....Cheers Dave

[@HDCarCare]

I am looking to buy one of these and was put off slightly because of the issues you mentioned, however you've solved them and I'm off to buy a skimmer lol. Awesome

[@howarth004]

Well worth buying ...I would not be without mine ...keeps the water looking 1st class ..Cheers Dave

[@wheely04]

New year new joy 😄

[@howarth004]

It certainly is Wheely 👍. Cheers Dave

[@stephenriley9084]

Dave, Practical as ever! 👍Regards Stephen.

[@howarth004]

Thanks Stephen , shows the way to keep them in position , not rocket science , but easy way to make them work as you want them ...Cheers Dave

[@ncplantdoctor]

The cover is off the pond, it must be a sign of spring.

[@howarth004]

It’s a lot better , but still only a high of 14c up here , as you say though it’s the start to summer … cheers Dave

[@JustBaileey]

Hi Dave, I have attempted to put a net in the basket because when I lift the black part out, all the debris falls through the holes.
The problem is, is that I can’t get the net to stay in, it floats out of the skimmer. Any suggestions?

[@howarth004]

I usually lift the skiMmer out of the water first to clean it , do it quick and switch off first , then the dirt does not run through , just take the basket out and upturn the skimmer to get rid of the dirt

[@JustBaileey]

@@howarth004 okay, so just take the whole skimmer out is your advice. Mmm, I thought the idea of the basket was so that it could be easily taken out by itself and be cleaned without the hassle of lifting the whole thing.
No worries, I’ll let my rents know that’s the best approach.
Thanks

[@howarth004]

@@JustBaileey you could try a thicker sponge , to stop debris going through , also I tend to clean mine 3 times a week so as not to let it build up too much ..

[@JustBaileey]

@@howarth004 do you put Japanese sponge stuff in the actual basket it self? If so, how do you get it to stay. The holes I think are a little too big and could have been better being small in my opinion.

[@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154]

What language is this? Subtitles would really help!