Thanks Ken. I really enjoy the sound of the waterfall. It’s a lot better when we can see the fish. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Thanks for the informative video. I have had a pond for a few years but decided, after neglecting it over the last 12 months, that I needed something more powerful. I have the CPF10000, which is just a bigger version of your filter. So far, I am impressed. In reply to an earlier question, the CPF10000 does have bioballs, so it depends on the size of the filter as to whether bioballs are included.
I'm really enjoying this filter so far. I now have a second one and when time allows I'm planing to run the filters in series on the same pump just to see what it does. I have another pump if I need it. I have plans to do more DIY type projects hopefully in the near future. I'm still at my day job over 100 hours a week.
The canister filter is doing a great job. That's nice it has a handle to clean the sponges. I had to clean my sponges by hand for my aquarium. I think the sponges will have good bacteria for the pond too. I like the brand. I had that brand for my aquarium. I also had one of my baskets in my canister with biohome clay pallets which really helps clean the water. Some guy on RUclips has a setup for his pond with biohome. Your pond really cleared up well. Goldfish look great. I know you don't have baskets in your canister. Awesome filter!👍
I could have used one a little larger. I’m going to build an external biofilter. I’ll try and do a video on that soon. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Glad I found your video. Ours just showed up today (same size) and in my opinion your video is the best one on youtube showing how it actually works. Looks like its working great too. Thanks for the share!
Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by. Given the fact my big filter wasn’t keeping up and was a PAIN to clean I’m really liking this one so far. I’m planning a follow up on this and I’ll build a leaf guard for the pump as time allows. Thank you for your feedback. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Great overview! We've been considering putting in a pond but the work is a bit intimidating. You are so clear in explaining this process. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
It’s really relaxing. I still need a bio filter. I’ll probably try and do that in the next few weeks. I dug this pond with just a shovel so it’s not too bad. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Very good video. Two years later, are you still running this filter and if so how’s it working and if not, what did you get? Thanks!! I have a smaller pond with an in pond filter and it’s a pain to clean I need to get in the pond.
Thanks! I am still using it. It really helps a lot. I have a larger pump on my waterfall and seldom need to clean that filter anymore. The discharge from this filter also going into the waterfall so it's even a benefit for that. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
@@johntyson thanks for checking it out. Bio-balls never hurt but they don't have to be inside the filter. I've seen some where they use lava rock inside something as simple as a 5 gallon bucket. Have a great day and be safe out there!
CAN YOU HELP EXPLAIN IF I CAN RUN THE DISCHARGE (WITH HOSES) TO ANOTHER SAME TYPE FILTER FOR DOUBLE THE UV CLEANING OF THE WATER? [RUN A NEW HOSE TO THE INLET, AND A NEW NOSE TO THE NORMAL DISCHARGE.] WILL I GET AMPLE PRESSURE FROM THE ORIGINAL PUMP TO OPERATE BOTH FILTERS?
I'm sorry for the slow reply. I'm not getting all my notifications. I think you could run a second filter on the same pump. As long as the filters are fairly clean there isn't much back pressure. You would get double the UV and only add the wattage from the second UV bulb. It would also give you a backup pump for future use. You could then route the dirty discharge water to two different locations if you wanted to.
I have a Grech cpa5000. This is my first time using it. Can you continue using the automated backwash after the alarm goes off. The water coming out still looks dirty. How long should it be turned off before reusing. I have a 300 Liter pond with 12 goldfish. The filter should be plenty big. It's only running one month today.
Depending on how dirty the filter is, it can take a while for the water to run clear and then it's only as clean as the pond water. It several times of rinsing my filer and adding water back to the pond to clear it up.
Thanks for the video. How has it held up? Did you add your other UV sterilizer? Has it ever clogged up completely, like when away for extended period? I’m concerned about it emptying a large amount of my pond if it fails. Thanks
I have not tried them in parallel yet, I still plan to when I get time. It's held up really well so far. It hasn't ever plugged up yet. When I first installed it I would turn the handle every few days and now the water stays pretty clear so usually clean it every two weeks or so.
Thank you very much and thanks for checking it out. I’m planning to do the same thing. I’ll try and do something on that ASAP. I had an unplanned project at work pop up so I’ll be tied up for at least a couple of weeks. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Love this video! Very helpful and I appreciate your time and patience in showing us how it works over several days, my pond is pretty green and murky and I'm waiting for my filter that's similar to yours to arrive. I'm glad that you reminded us that it takes days and not overnight to see a big difference. Thank you sir😊
@@sheilaharris371 thanks for watching and your comment. I’m still happy with this. I think going as large as you can is a benefit. I do plan to add a little more filtering but I think I’ll do a DIY bucket filter. I’ll probably try and build it this winter and install it next spring. I have a design in mind and I’ll do a video on it and show the results. Have a great night and be safe out there!
Do you know of a pond pump that is compatible with this filter? We have an 800 gallon above ground Intel pool that we're turning into a pond for our 3 water turtles and fish.
It seems to be interchangeable in the pond industry. If you search either word they both take you to the same products. I suppose if you kill the algae it sterilizes the water and if you remove the dead algae it clarifies the water. 🤷♂️
I'm still happy with it. I'm planning to build an additional filter this summer if time permits. I have a few ideas in mind but nothing on paper yet. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
I just purchased. I’m not sure why my blue knob is hard to turn. I’m scared that I may break it. I hooked up my hoses correctly. Is there any advice you can give?
Mine was completely assembled when I got it. I don't think mine was hard to turn but it took a bit of pressure. I haven't hooked mine back up this year but I probably will soon. It's still in pieces in the garage. I'll try to remember your post and come back to give you a better answer. I had a family matter I had to attend for a few weeks so I'm behind. In case I forget just drop me a reminder in the comment. Silly me: I decided since I wasn't too busy I'd got take a quick look. I now realize you were talking about the big blue diverter valve for the discharge water. It actually takes a fair amount of pressure to turn it either way. It doesn't matter if the pump is running or not. For some reason I had it in my head you were asking about the cleaning crank. I guess because the knob is blue. I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Thanks Alan. I think it helps. I get a lot from the different layers in the waterfall. I have a large air pump with a multi outlet manifold that I normally run but it needs a few repairs. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
@@michaelpandolfi9765 you're welcome. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm still at my day job over 100 hours a week but I'll answer as quickly as I can. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Last year the algae was already growing when I installed this and it did remove a lot of it. This year it hasn't started growing and I turned on the filter and UV just after the ice melted. I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a larger UV bulb but, so far this one is keeping up.
No problem. The pump pushes the water through the sponges inside. The sponges catch most of the debris floating in the water. When the output of the water slows down you turn the diverter valve to route the discharge water to the third hose and turn the handle. That squeezes and rotates the sponges and cleans them out. When you're seeing cleaner water then route the output back into the pond. It might take several cycles depending on how dirty the water is.
@@DaviddoesStuffthank you, we actually just got ours hooked up today and started can’t wait to get the water back to normal and redo our rocks I’m trying to add a water fall like yours 😊 wish me luck!
@@kayleighfeltner1009 good luck! 😉👍 The waterfall is actually pretty easy except for the weight of the rock. I built a slight slope towards the pond with a slight rise down both sides and the back. I bought a sheet of EPDM rubber that covered that area. Then just start adding flat rocks. Mine is 20 years old so I may redo it and add LED lights to each layer that shine out through the water. If I do I'll make a video.
Good afternoon. We bought this filter, put it together, plugged it in, but nothing is happening. Is there a way we have to turn it on? The UV light is on, but nothing is happening.
I'm not sure, are the pump and filter light plugged into the same outlet? Try just plugging in the pump to see if it is working. Let me know what you find out.
@DaviddoesStuff , it only requires one plug in. We plugged it in, but nothing is happening. The UV light in on, but nothing is happening with the water. We didn't know if once we plugged it in, it would immediately start pulling water through the filter.
@ValerieSamuel-fn8ll then you need a pump. I bought mine as a kit and it came with a 500 gallon per hour pump. The filter does not have a pump built in. Be sure you have your filter unplugged because without water flowing the bulb will get too hot. And when you get a pump, turn the pump on until water is flowing out of the filter before you plug it in. You don't want cold water hitting the hot bulb. The pump goes in the pond and it is connected to the input on the filter. They sell the filter by itself to save people money if they already have a pump.
So i have this same filter for my pond. Do you ever remove the top lid to clean the sponges or does rotating the valve seem to do what it needs. Also I noticed your diverter valve is really easy to flip. Mine is tight (is that due to build up?). Thanks for answering!
I’m guessing that I will need to remove the lid at some point and do a proper cleaning on the sponges but so far it’s worked well just turning the crank. I do about 30 turns in each direction then let it run until the water is clear then turn a few more turns to see if it stays clear. As far as the diverter valve it’s a bit stiff to me but not overly difficult. It’s a bit more of a struggle for my wife to turn it. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@DaviddoesStuff Thanks for the great information. Now i have a different problem. I went to do a cleaning and turned it off for a moment. When i went to turn it on, i feel it may have shorted the pump
@@TheChilton22 there may be some debris on the pump such as a small leaf. I’m not home to check but I think that’s a mag drive pump. If so it doesn’t take much to stall them. Be sure the impeller doesn’t have anything at all in it and try to start it again.
After 3 minutes an alarm goes offwhen running the backwash. It seems it is only a timer. Can you run it longer without damaging the filter if the water is still dirty?
They do better if you feed them in the same spot around the same time every day. They also seem to like me better if I wear a red shirt. 😂 Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
I’m doing it as the flow slows down. Right now about every two days. As the water clears up it will require less. Have a great day and be safe out there!
They offer replacement sponges for around $20 but at this point I have no idea how long they last. Thanks for stopping by and your question. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Thank you very much and thanks for checking it out. I plan to rebuild the pond in the next year or two then I’ll put Koi back in. For now the goldfish add a little color and fun. Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@DaviddoesStuffI think that the pump from time to time should be cleaned as well. I saw pumps which have some kind of filter inside their house to probably stop bigger particles like rotten plants, leaves, bigger dead insects from getting inside the pump.
@@upstreamer1661 I agree and I also built a bit of a large item pre-filter to keep stuff from plugging up the pump. You can see it in this video. ruclips.net/video/O2oLW0rKj6Y/видео.html
If you buy one you can do what you want with it but I think it will work best as a filter. 😉 Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
That's what filters do is clean the pond. The UV keeps the free floating algae from growing and filters any small floating debris. You still have to remove leaves and larger things. How do you clean your pond? Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
@@DaviddoesStuff what about the solids that are too large to be handled by the pump. Do you simply wait for them to degrade in the pond? Advice appreciated.
@@jaynerichards7527 for the heavy solids they do make a product called sludge destroyer if the stuff has been down there too long. I try to catch it before it gets that bad. At the end of fall I use a long handle net to scoop out as much as I can and if there is any sludge the leaves help to plug the holes in the net to remove it also. If the sludge isn't too bad you can stir the water a little at a time and let the filter get it out. If you can add a medium sized air pump and put a bubbler at the deepest spot it will create a little lift and keep the debris suspended so the filter can keep up. One other option is to get a dirty water pump that can handle solids and put it in the deep end when you want to clean it out. Keep in mind that the sludge is probably not going to smell very good so be mindful of where the discharge water goes.
Bruh, I'm not sure what the problem with your hearing is. If that's all you heard out of a 13 minute video I'm guessing it's some sort of an issue on your part. The point of me mentioning it was, I have a koi pond with nothing but goldfish. I wanted it clear the filter didn't cause any loss of koi. I didn't bash on her or dwell on it. Just a simple statement of fact. Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@jesseburress1337 I had 20 koi over 20 inches long and she unplugged the waterfall and the air pump. I think she deserves more than an a casual mention but it did explain why my koi were gone. Take care. 👍
The 10000 size model, which I purchased recently, has the bio-balls. Whether the filter has the bio-balls or not depends on its filtering capacity. I forget what size filter has the bio-balls, but I am sure it says in the manual which sizes has them. The manual is available on line.
@@davidkay7126 they are either 1" or 1.25" but I don't remember. I have a few hundred of the 1" that I'll be building a container for. It will probably be this spring. My plan it to run the output from the filter to the bioball container then into the waterfall.
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That is a great little outfit... I love the idea of the clear hose and using the backwash for a flower bed... Good thinking... Thank you...
Thanks Ken. I really enjoy the sound of the waterfall. It’s a lot better when we can see the fish.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Thanks for the informative video. I have had a pond for a few years but decided, after neglecting it over the last 12 months, that I needed something more powerful. I have the CPF10000, which is just a bigger version of your filter. So far, I am impressed. In reply to an earlier question, the CPF10000 does have bioballs, so it depends on the size of the filter as to whether bioballs are included.
I'm really enjoying this filter so far. I now have a second one and when time allows I'm planing to run the filters in series on the same pump just to see what it does. I have another pump if I need it.
I have plans to do more DIY type projects hopefully in the near future. I'm still at my day job over 100 hours a week.
The canister filter is doing a great job. That's nice it has a handle to clean the sponges. I had to clean my sponges by hand for my aquarium. I think the sponges will have good bacteria for the pond too. I like the brand. I had that brand for my aquarium. I also had one of my baskets in my canister with biohome clay pallets which really helps clean the water. Some guy on RUclips has a setup for his pond with biohome. Your pond really cleared up well. Goldfish look great. I know you don't have baskets in your canister. Awesome filter!👍
I could have used one a little larger. I’m going to build an external biofilter. I’ll try and do a video on that soon.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Glad I found your video. Ours just showed up today (same size) and in my opinion your video is the best one on youtube showing how it actually works. Looks like its working great too. Thanks for the share!
Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by. Given the fact my big filter wasn’t keeping up and was a PAIN to clean I’m really liking this one so far.
I’m planning a follow up on this and I’ll build a leaf guard for the pump as time allows. Thank you for your feedback.
Have a great day and be safe out there!
Great overview! We've been considering putting in a pond but the work is a bit intimidating. You are so clear in explaining this process. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
It’s really relaxing. I still need a bio filter. I’ll probably try and do that in the next few weeks.
I dug this pond with just a shovel so it’s not too bad.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
The hardest part of the pond is the initial set up and the first few weeks. What is established you're good to go just a little bit maintenance
Appreciate this level of detail. Got the filter and a new pump today. Hoping for nice results soon.
Thank you and thanks for stopping by. This filter is so easy to clean. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
I bought g ht a simular filter and it cleared my pond ,I love it and I appreciate your helpful video
I'm really happy with mine. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Awesome video now I know how to use my system 👍
@@6semideus9 thanks for the feedback. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Wow, thank you so much for your time in taking these videos, they were so helpful!
Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Excellent video. I appreciate gow you showed everything. I just purchased my own and will see how it goes.
I just pulled mine out for the winter. I'm still happy with mine. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Thanks, just bought one of those and hadn't a clue how it would be, looks like a good purchase
You're welcome and thank for checking it out. I'm very happy with mine. Have a great night and be safe out there!
Thanks David for this review ! 🎉👍🏼
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Sorry about your koi, thank you for the explanation video!
@@squishyflac thank you very much and thanks for checking it out. Have a great night and be safe out there!
Very good video. Two years later, are you still running this filter and if so how’s it working and if not, what did you get? Thanks!! I have a smaller pond with an in pond filter and it’s a pain to clean I need to get in the pond.
Thanks! I am still using it. It really helps a lot. I have a larger pump on my waterfall and seldom need to clean that filter anymore. The discharge from this filter also going into the waterfall so it's even a benefit for that.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Great video, man. I bought this pump because of your vid. I’m new to ponds and this is for my first one. Do I need to”bio balls” in the filter?
@@johntyson thanks for checking it out. Bio-balls never hurt but they don't have to be inside the filter. I've seen some where they use lava rock inside something as simple as a 5 gallon bucket.
Have a great day and be safe out there!
My Grech cpa5000 looks the same as the sun in this video
As best I can figure out, sun actually builds these for several companies. They are all pretty much the same but have different company names on them.
CAN YOU HELP EXPLAIN IF I CAN RUN THE DISCHARGE (WITH HOSES) TO ANOTHER SAME TYPE FILTER FOR DOUBLE THE UV CLEANING OF THE WATER? [RUN A NEW HOSE TO THE INLET, AND A NEW NOSE TO THE NORMAL DISCHARGE.] WILL I GET AMPLE PRESSURE FROM THE ORIGINAL PUMP TO OPERATE BOTH FILTERS?
I'm sorry for the slow reply. I'm not getting all my notifications.
I think you could run a second filter on the same pump. As long as the filters are fairly clean there isn't much back pressure. You would get double the UV and only add the wattage from the second UV bulb. It would also give you a backup pump for future use.
You could then route the dirty discharge water to two different locations if you wanted to.
I have a Grech cpa5000. This is my first time using it. Can you continue using the automated backwash after the alarm goes off. The water coming out still looks dirty. How long should it be turned off before reusing. I have a 300 Liter pond with 12 goldfish. The filter should be plenty big. It's only running one month today.
Depending on how dirty the filter is, it can take a while for the water to run clear and then it's only as clean as the pond water.
It several times of rinsing my filer and adding water back to the pond to clear it up.
Nice pump and great overview, nice pond my friend
Thanks bro! It’s very pleasant to sit out there. Especially when the water is clear.
Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@DaviddoesStuff thanks and same to you brother😁👍
Thanks for the video. How has it held up? Did you add your other UV sterilizer? Has it ever clogged up completely, like when away for extended period? I’m concerned about it emptying a large amount of my pond if it fails. Thanks
I have not tried them in parallel yet, I still plan to when I get time.
It's held up really well so far. It hasn't ever plugged up yet.
When I first installed it I would turn the handle every few days and now the water stays pretty clear so usually clean it every two weeks or so.
@@DaviddoesStuff thanks
@@DaviddoesStuff the one you have was “unavailable” so I ordered this: VIVOHOME Bio Pressure Pond Filter with 13W Light, 2630 GPH. Looks the same.
@@cosmo9362 sun seems to make them for several companies. They are all almost the same and should all work the same. 👍
Great video! very clear and useful. Im planning to use this type of filter as a pre-filter of sorts to flow out into my biological filter.
Thank you very much and thanks for checking it out. I’m planning to do the same thing. I’ll try and do something on that ASAP.
I had an unplanned project at work pop up so I’ll be tied up for at least a couple of weeks.
Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@DaviddoesStuff looking forward to it!
Love this video! Very helpful and I appreciate your time and patience in showing us how it works over several days, my pond is pretty green and murky and I'm waiting for my filter that's similar to yours to arrive. I'm glad that you reminded us that it takes days and not overnight to see a big difference. Thank you sir😊
@@sheilaharris371 thanks for watching and your comment. I’m still happy with this. I think going as large as you can is a benefit.
I do plan to add a little more filtering but I think I’ll do a DIY bucket filter. I’ll probably try and build it this winter and install it next spring.
I have a design in mind and I’ll do a video on it and show the results.
Have a great night and be safe out there!
Do you know of a pond pump that is compatible with this filter? We have an 800 gallon above ground Intel pool that we're turning into a pond for our 3 water turtles and fish.
@@ValerieSamuel-z3q Here is a link to a pump that should be a good match to the filter. amzn.to/47Sl2YQ
Please keep me posted on your progress.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 😃Have a great day and be safe out there!
Seems like it’s nice and quiet.
It's really quiet, I don't hear the pump at all. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Confusing interchange of the words “clarifier” and “ sterilizer” when their meanings are vastly different in terms of filtration.
It seems to be interchangeable in the pond industry. If you search either word they both take you to the same products.
I suppose if you kill the algae it sterilizes the water and if you remove the dead algae it clarifies the water. 🤷♂️
very good suggestions, thanks
You're welcome and thanks for checking it out. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Hi Does the large plastic securing clamp fit tight. mine can be moved around. I'm not sure if it will be water tight when I come to switch on.
I think it’s going to depend on what kind of hose you use. The corrugated hose is a bit more difficult to seal than the flexible PVC.
How’s it holding up now? Interesting in getting this for my pond. Thanks
It's still doing well. Due to our sometimes -20°f winter I do remove the filter during the winter.
I have the same filter. LOVE it.
I'm still happy with it.
I'm planning to build an additional filter this summer if time permits. I have a few ideas in mind but nothing on paper yet.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Do you still need a pump to pump water to the filter?
Yes you do. If you have a pump for your waterfall you can run it through the filter then to the waterfall.
I just purchased. I’m not sure why my blue knob is hard to turn. I’m scared that I may break it. I hooked up my hoses correctly. Is there any advice you can give?
Mine was completely assembled when I got it. I don't think mine was hard to turn but it took a bit of pressure. I haven't hooked mine back up this year but I probably will soon. It's still in pieces in the garage. I'll try to remember your post and come back to give you a better answer. I had a family matter I had to attend for a few weeks so I'm behind.
In case I forget just drop me a reminder in the comment.
Silly me: I decided since I wasn't too busy I'd got take a quick look. I now realize you were talking about the big blue diverter valve for the discharge water. It actually takes a fair amount of pressure to turn it either way. It doesn't matter if the pump is running or not.
For some reason I had it in my head you were asking about the cleaning crank. I guess because the knob is blue.
I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Thank you this was extremely helpful
You're welcome and thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Great pond and video. I’m just beginning with my pond but want to ask. Could more aeration be helpful to overall pond health?
Thanks Alan. I think it helps. I get a lot from the different layers in the waterfall. I have a large air pump with a multi outlet manifold that I normally run but it needs a few repairs.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
Thanks for the help. But one thing I want to ask ya how do you keep the pond pump from clogging or do ya have to keep cleaning that to
Thanks for checking it out. I built a filter box. Here's a link to that video.
ruclips.net/video/O2oLW0rKj6Y/видео.html
Thanks for getting back to me I will check that out I appreciate
@@michaelpandolfi9765 you're welcome. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm still at my day job over 100 hours a week but I'll answer as quickly as I can. Have a great day and be safe out there!
Hi. I'm planning to buy a similar one soon. Is the UVC lamp stopping the formation of floating algae or not? Thanks for the video.
Last year the algae was already growing when I installed this and it did remove a lot of it. This year it hasn't started growing and I turned on the filter and UV just after the ice melted.
I think it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a larger UV bulb but, so far this one is keeping up.
@@DaviddoesStuffThanks for the input.❤
@@upstreamer1661 You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.
I know I’m going to probably sound stupid but do I need a filter too I bought this but I’m so not understanding how it works
No problem. The pump pushes the water through the sponges inside. The sponges catch most of the debris floating in the water.
When the output of the water slows down you turn the diverter valve to route the discharge water to the third hose and turn the handle.
That squeezes and rotates the sponges and cleans them out. When you're seeing cleaner water then route the output back into the pond.
It might take several cycles depending on how dirty the water is.
Check this video.
ruclips.net/video/9_0fHf3Wwgw/видео.htmlsi=cDZkIhghijUyTiPJ
@@DaviddoesStuffthank you, we actually just got ours hooked up today and started can’t wait to get the water back to normal and redo our rocks I’m trying to add a water fall like yours 😊 wish me luck!
@@kayleighfeltner1009 good luck! 😉👍 The waterfall is actually pretty easy except for the weight of the rock.
I built a slight slope towards the pond with a slight rise down both sides and the back. I bought a sheet of EPDM rubber that covered that area. Then just start adding flat rocks.
Mine is 20 years old so I may redo it and add LED lights to each layer that shine out through the water. If I do I'll make a video.
my grech cpa5000 did not come with bioballs
Mine doesn't have bio balls either. I plan to build another container to use bio balls in. It will probably be spring before I do that.
Good afternoon. We bought this filter, put it together, plugged it in, but nothing is happening. Is there a way we have to turn it on? The UV light is on, but nothing is happening.
I'm not sure, are the pump and filter light plugged into the same outlet?
Try just plugging in the pump to see if it is working.
Let me know what you find out.
@DaviddoesStuff , it only requires one plug in. We plugged it in, but nothing is happening. The UV light in on, but nothing is happening with the water. We didn't know if once we plugged it in, it would immediately start pulling water through the filter.
@ValerieSamuel-fn8ll then you need a pump. I bought mine as a kit and it came with a 500 gallon per hour pump. The filter does not have a pump built in.
Be sure you have your filter unplugged because without water flowing the bulb will get too hot. And when you get a pump, turn the pump on until water is flowing out of the filter before you plug it in. You don't want cold water hitting the hot bulb.
The pump goes in the pond and it is connected to the input on the filter. They sell the filter by itself to save people money if they already have a pump.
@@DaviddoesStuff thank you very much!
You're welcome! Here is a link to a pump that should be a good match to the filter. amzn.to/47Sl2YQ
Please keep me posted on your progress.
So i have this same filter for my pond. Do you ever remove the top lid to clean the sponges or does rotating the valve seem to do what it needs. Also I noticed your diverter valve is really easy to flip. Mine is tight (is that due to build up?). Thanks for answering!
I’m guessing that I will need to remove the lid at some point and do a proper cleaning on the sponges but so far it’s worked well just turning the crank. I do about 30 turns in each direction then let it run until the water is clear then turn a few more turns to see if it stays clear.
As far as the diverter valve it’s a bit stiff to me but not overly difficult. It’s a bit more of a struggle for my wife to turn it.
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@@DaviddoesStuff Thanks for the great information. Now i have a different problem. I went to do a cleaning and turned it off for a moment. When i went to turn it on, i feel it may have shorted the pump
@@TheChilton22 there may be some debris on the pump such as a small leaf. I’m not home to check but I think that’s a mag drive pump. If so it doesn’t take much to stall them.
Be sure the impeller doesn’t have anything at all in it and try to start it again.
After 3 minutes an alarm goes offwhen running the backwash. It seems it is only a timer. Can you run it longer without damaging the filter if the water is still dirty?
I was told to open the filter and clean it every 3-6 months. I have a grech cpa5000 with a 300liter pond.
5:04 it's really nasty water. Good thing you're pumping it right back into the water you're filtering😂😂😂
Seemed like an easy way to demonstrate the filter actually was working.
@DaviddoesStuff no I know, I'm just breaking your balls
Your gold fish seem friendly
They do better if you feed them in the same spot around the same time every day. They also seem to like me better if I wear a red shirt. 😂
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How often do you do the discharge?
I’m doing it as the flow slows down. Right now about every two days. As the water clears up it will require less.
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Do you have to change the sponges? If so how often?
They offer replacement sponges for around $20 but at this point I have no idea how long they last.
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Like your gold fish
Thank you very much and thanks for checking it out. I plan to rebuild the pond in the next year or two then I’ll put Koi back in. For now the goldfish add a little color and fun.
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is there a pump inside this filter?
No, it comes with a pump but it's in the pond and connects with a hose.
@@DaviddoesStuffI think that the pump from time to time should be cleaned as well. I saw pumps which have some kind of filter inside their house to probably stop bigger particles like rotten plants, leaves, bigger dead insects from getting inside the pump.
@@upstreamer1661 I agree and I also built a bit of a large item pre-filter to keep stuff from plugging up the pump. You can see it in this video.
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Can I use as a submarine
If you buy one you can do what you want with it but I think it will work best as a filter. 😉
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@@DaviddoesStuff I did used over 7 days clean the filter new bulb the water still green what can I use to clean my pond its 300 gallons
Interesting video but I wonder why you don't just clean the pond. Is there a reason for expecting the filters to do this?
That's what filters do is clean the pond. The UV keeps the free floating algae from growing and filters any small floating debris. You still have to remove leaves and larger things.
How do you clean your pond?
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@@DaviddoesStuff what about the solids that are too large to be handled by the pump. Do you simply wait for them to degrade in the pond? Advice appreciated.
@@jaynerichards7527 for the heavy solids they do make a product called sludge destroyer if the stuff has been down there too long.
I try to catch it before it gets that bad. At the end of fall I use a long handle net to scoop out as much as I can and if there is any sludge the leaves help to plug the holes in the net to remove it also.
If the sludge isn't too bad you can stir the water a little at a time and let the filter get it out.
If you can add a medium sized air pump and put a bubbler at the deepest spot it will create a little lift and keep the debris suspended so the filter can keep up.
One other option is to get a dirty water pump that can handle solids and put it in the deep end when you want to clean it out. Keep in mind that the sludge is probably not going to smell very good so be mindful of where the discharge water goes.
Bruh, the only thing I heard this entire video was u saying the x killed the koi in the divorce...! Sup with that?!
Bruh, I'm not sure what the problem with your hearing is. If that's all you heard out of a 13 minute video I'm guessing it's some sort of an issue on your part.
The point of me mentioning it was, I have a koi pond with nothing but goldfish. I wanted it clear the filter didn't cause any loss of koi.
I didn't bash on her or dwell on it. Just a simple statement of fact. Have a great day and be safe out there!
@@DaviddoesStuff lol you got me there. But come on, that's crazy as hell.
@@jesseburress1337 I had 20 koi over 20 inches long and she unplugged the waterfall and the air pump. I think she deserves more than an a casual mention but it did explain why my koi were gone.
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@DaviddoesStuff wow! That's just evil sir. Thanks for telling me tho. That's crazy. P.s. I did watch and listen to the whole video. It was great.
@jesseburress1337 thanks! If you listen to any of my other stuff she's never mentioned. 😉
Are there those plastic sphere at the bottom or only sponges? Thank you
No bio-balls in this model, just the sponges. I'm not sure about any of their others. Thanks for checking it out.
@@DaviddoesStuff Thank you for reporting your experience and for your quick reply!
@@__Dp__ You're welcome! Have a great day and be safe out there!
The 10000 size model, which I purchased recently, has the bio-balls. Whether the filter has the bio-balls or not depends on its filtering capacity. I forget what size filter has the bio-balls, but I am sure it says in the manual which sizes has them. The manual is available on line.
@@davidkay7126 they are either 1" or 1.25" but I don't remember. I have a few hundred of the 1" that I'll be building a container for. It will probably be this spring. My plan it to run the output from the filter to the bioball container then into the waterfall.