Just to see your lovely garden pond coupled to such a sophisticated filter system is a first for me. You have the best of both worlds, a lovely natural looking pond with a system akin to any professional Koi keeper. How satisfying to see your system deal with the removal of the finest debris. Love the Oase vac, I used to sell lots of Oase gear through the shop, they are great people to deal with and top products. Really looking forward to your next video with the new vac.👍
Hi mate, and thank you for your kind comments. It's really appreciated. I can't wait to have a go with the new vac, but it's rained every day since I got it lol. You are right, it looks a really nice well-built bit of kit. It's all ready to go, once this rain stops. thanks mate, take care, Terry.
Hi Simon, thanks mate, it's always appreciated. I know mate, I'm still learning. That's why the hobby is so interesting. thanks again and take care, Terry.
Have fun vacuum your pond I didnt like the algae attachment same as you thought it was very sharp, I have the lower model. Now if you lived closer Id buy those blue tubs from you Terry. Happy Birthday age is just a number Great video again
Hi Carol, I would have fun, but ever since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. I did say it wrong in the video. It's the barrel to my temp filter. I just had to move it, sorry. That's right, age is just a number, but mine is getting bigger lol. Thanks Carol, take care, Terry.
Hi terry id just like to saya massive thank you for the old prefilter its made a massive difference to my pond. I can say for sure your filter designs work and they work well any one thinking of making one should 100% do it. And happy birthday for last week terry
Hi Anthony, thanks mate, good to here the sieves going well and doing it's job mate. They do keep a lot of rubbish out of the filters. I'm too old to have birthdays now really lol. I just treat myself lol. thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Hi terry another great video your pond always looks clear brilliant how it didn’t hardly cloud up when you hoovered it out filter floss is good stuff mate can’t wait to see the new hover working happy ponding
Hi Phil, thanks mate, that filter floss does seem good stuff. I'm going to try it under the foam next time. the foam should get a lot of the bigger dirt and hopefully the floss wont block quite so quick. thanks again mate, Terry.
Wrighty terry your system has got the lot if you haven’t got good water I’d give up lol 😂 one of the best systems I’ve ever seen by a long way your well clever at making it all and testing and trying different things till you get it right mate for me the filter floss does a brilliant job for wot I’ve got working deffo gets that last bit before it goes back in to my pond
Hi Phil, thanks mate, very much appreciated. It has been hard work, but I got there. I had thought of adding the floss to the system, but not sure where I can put it. Will give it some more thought mate. thanks again and take care mate, Terry.
Happy birthday Terry, great video. Doesn’t matter how old we get it’s always exciting opening pressies, I’m sure your wife will appreciate you getting something you really wanted. Looking forward to seeing how it performs. Cheers mate.
Hi Mike, thank you, it's really appreciated. I am eager to have a go with it, but since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. thanks mate, Terry.
So jealous of your lillies. I Can't get any to grow in my pond no matter what I do. So Glad to get a Notification from you Terry. Always a welcomed surprise!
Hi Brian, thanks mate, I think it must be the type of lily, the other one I have hasn't come too good this year. I did throw half a dozen kernels away off that lily a while back. I could have sent you some. Next time I get it out I'll keep a few. Thanks again mate, take care, Terry.
I got a healthy chuckle with your closing line of this video. Too funny. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the new pond vac. I’ve been eying that purchase for at least a year now. Hope it works well for you.
Hi John, thanks mate. I got it at a clearence sale price £265.00 with a 3 year warranty. If your interested, give me a shout and I'll tell you where mate, take care, Terry.
Filter pads work from coarse to medium then fine filter floss would be after sponges. But this might mean more cleaning of the sponges . With heavier dirt in the sponges and less in the filter floss. It’s not your typical filter but works great in your case. Happy Birthday by the way .
Hi Vince, I thought about that after, I should have put the filter floss under the sponges. Will do next time. I've got to get the new vac working with it. thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Hahaha don't tell the Missus Terry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Lovely upload, always a treat to hear of your experiences and quite frankly brilliant inventions that save the pond keeper money. Koi looking great, as is garden and pump house. Hope all is well Terry, stay safe & well, kind regards.
Hi mate, and thank you, it's really appreciated mate. It's a good job she doesn't watch the videos lol. Were all here to help each other when we can. That's what makes the hobby enjoyable. thanks again, and you take care, Terry.
Hi Martyn, I got it on offer their down from around £400.00 to £265.00 on a clearance sale, and come with a 3 year warrantee. I would think there's a new moddle coming out. I've had my old one for 5 years now so thought it was time. Thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Terry great video again we never see you with any parisites Problems flukes tic ect your koi are always so healthy and look great do you do water tests on your pond or do any scrapes on your koi I surpose with such a great filtration system you don't get meny issues thanks for filming again always a pleasure to watch you 👍👍👍Ps happy birthday to Mrs lol
Hi Barry, and thanks. To be honest mate I've not had a parasite problem for over 2 seasons. In fact, I think I've got some Flukesolve that's gone out of date lol. I do a water test at least once a week to keep my eye on it. I have had a couple of fish flick this season but nothing to justify a scrape. Koi naturally have parasites anyway, which their immune system should keep under control. It's only if the koi get a bit stressed and out of sorts, the parasites can get out of hand and need treatment. I only net my koi if it's unavoidable. it's surprising how that can really stress them out, and a scrapes even worse. If I saw constant flicking or rubbing I would do a scrape, in fact I have a video of me doing one some time ago now on RUclips. Thank again mate, I'll pass on your best wishes to the wife. take care, Terry. PS. sorry if I went on a bit mate.
Hi Terry! Amazing how those Jebao/Jecod pumps have sold out?! I'm glad I got mine earlier in the year. It's the best pump i've ever owned. Never misses a beat! Nice to see you upgrade to the Pondovac 4 mate. I bought one last year. What makes the difference is, the vac keeps on working while it's letting the water go, so no more stop-starting! :-) A couple of hot days by the end of the week, enjoy bud!
Hi mate, and thank you. I can't believe how popular those pumps have become so quickly. The pondovac 4 was on sale for £265.00 with 3 year warranty, mines about 5 years old so I thought I'd invest in one. I must say it does look the part. thanks mate and you take care, Terry.
Another great vid Terry! I have the Pondvac 4 myself being the older model with plastic pipe sections and I find it a great bit of kit. The only down side is a short drain off hose but with your filter return setup you should have no problems at all. The pond fish and plants look lovely and I hope you made your Wife a nice cuppa before letting her now the price of it, lol! 😂
Hi Lou, thanks mate, I want to get outside and have a go with it, but ever since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. The wife took it quite well lol. She's not to bad at all with what I buy really, bless her. thanks again mate, and you take care, Terry.
Wrighty Terry I know what you mean it’s been so hot with enough heavy rain to keep me behind with my pond and yard work and the way it looks it’s going to stay this way! Hopefully we both can catch up soon! lol I have a pond o vac but an older model and I love it can wait for your update on it! ~Eric
Happy birthday Terry, pond is looking great, plants and koi are loving it, I have one of those pond vacs 4, excellent bit of kit and I can reach all of my pond from one spot, uses loads of water mind but really good indeed, all the best Matt
Hi Matt, thank you mate. I can't wait to give the vac a go, but it's been raining ever since lol. Good to hear they work well. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Lovely video in your eminent style, your pond and fish looking lovely, you’ll be pleased with the pond vac 4, I’ve been using the same model since last year, I’ve been impressed with its performance, happy ponding 👌👍
Thanks Anthony, much appreciated mate. Must say the pond vac does look the business. I can't wait to get out there and give it a go, but it's been raining ever since lol. you take care mate, Terry.
Hi Tim, thank you. Good to hear you enjoyed the video mate. It's not too bad lol, I think she's use to me by now lol. I can't wait to have a go with the Pondovac 4, but it's rained every day since I unpacked it lol. Hopefully tomorrow, fingers crossed. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Hi AJ, thank you, It does seem good. I bought it quite a while ago, but not sure where it would go on my system, So never used it. It does work well in the pond vac return filter. Thanks again mate, Terry.
Hi Becks, and thank you. I've been wanting to have a go with the new vac, but it's rained every day since I got it lol. Thanks Becks, take care, Terry.
Hi Terry loving the vids always great to see what you are up to ! I noticed who have amalgam uv on your drum filter which is what I have on my drum wondered if you had changed the bulb recently changed mine water quality has always been very good but then went little bit bitte and not so clear since bulb change 👍.They recommend changing bulb every 600 odd hours about 22 months .Cheers
Hi Mark, thanks mate. yes, I remember reading that the bulbs should last about 2 years. Mines not been in that long yet mate, so not due for a change. If it's the bulb, I'd have thought you'd see either greenish water, or a brownish water colour. Green if it's not working at all, and brown if it's just damaging the algae bloom. It's just my thoughts mate, but if it's bits in the water, I'm not sure that's the UV. Algae bloom, as you will know is only 3 microns in size and not visible to the human eye. My pond always has bits floating in it, but that's down to the lilies and plants I have in the pond. Hope this helps mate, Terry.
Love the pond Terry and another great video please don't take the Buddleia out it might be a bit of a chore keeping up with it but they are fantastic for Butterflies and Bees
Hi Glynne, thank you for your kind comments. I had thought about the butterfly's, but we have another buddleia the other side of the garden. Must admit I love to see the butterfly's. But I'm highly allergic to bee stings, if I get stung I'm in real trouble. Thanks mate, take care, Terry.
Looking forward to seeing the vac in action! Love the last comment in the video, hope you survived?!? By the way, that is some neat wiring! I thought mine was ok but not so sure now!
Hi mate, and thank you. lol, I'm still here to tell the tail lol. I can't wait to get the pond vac out, but it's rained every day since I unpacked it lol. Wirings always good if it works mate, take care, Terry.
That filter floss is brilliant stuff I love it only thing is now I say it’s so good and told a few about it and now on eBay the price has gone up and hard to get hold of now lol 😂 part of recommending stuff on a you tube channel lol nice video terry and must say pond and filter house looking lovey as normal my next project is to build a sieve like yours I think
Hi mate, thank you. I've had that floss ages and couldn't think where to put it lol. I'm up to my neck here at the moment, got loads going on. Then my computer went down after updating. been off line for two days and couldn't get this vid done until tonight. but, it keeps me out of trouble lol. I see you released a video mate. I'll try to get to have a look tomorrow mate and give the thumbs up. I've got a modification to do on the sieve and not had time to get that done. There's not enough hours in the day any more. Thanks mate, it's very much appreciated. take care, Terry.
In the Eastern States. We have stores called Hobby Lobby. They sell a batting material that is Damn Close to this filter Floss. It's SUPER Cheap and works EXCELLENT!. Koi Filter Mat is rediculously Overpriced on Ebay
hey Terry glad you are well. Now you have your sieve filter is sorted can you run your hoover outflow straight into the sieve when you are cleaning and send it through your main filter? Just though it might save you lugging the other bit around. Dan
Hi Dan, That's a great idea mate. I'm going to have to give that some serious thought mate. It would save messing around with my vac filter and there'd be no cleaning and clearing up after. Thanks for that mate, will certainly look into that one. take care, Terry
@@Wrighty not sure what happened to the other part of my reply but you could even house you vac in the filter house permeantly and connect the pipe to the side of the shed, subject to the pipe being long enough.
You’ve gone all high tech. I wish mine was like this. Even noticed my pond isn’t as deep as I first thought. I’ve got 4 koi in around 10” but ponds only about 2.5 ft derp
Hi Neil, I must say, the new pond vac does look the business. But it's been raining ever since and I can't get out to give it a try lol. It will help your koi if you can cover your pond in the winter, this will help stop rapid temperature changes in the water. Thanks mate, Terry.
Hi Graham, It looks good stuff. I'm not sure where I'd put it on my system though. Can't wait to get the pond vac out. Trouble is it's done nothing but rain since I unpacked it lol. thanks mate, Terry.
Thanks bash. I've just been so busy here just lately. then my computer went down two days ago and only just got it back up and running. Thanks mate, Terry.
Hi Terry, best present ever, Lucky Man..Looks like you have updated your electrical's again. Can you let me know the name of the digital timers you have and where you purchased them? Cheers Mate keep the videos coming.
Hi Rob, thanks mate, That's nearly what the wife said when I told her what she'd bought me for my birthday lol. I'm having problems with the new timer switches at the moment mate. There from China and they keep changing the listing. I've got to get on to the company again, it's getting a bit of a nightmare. I keep looking for something made in the UK to do the same job, but no luck yet. I only have the listing for the ones we started out with if that's any good to you. Let me know if you want that one. Terry.
@@Wrighty No rush Terry, I'm not quite there yet. I'll keep my eye on your posts, and see if you sort yours out. "I will Learn from the Master" Cheers Mate, thanks for the reply.
Was trying to workout the volume of ya pond in this video I’m sure you must of said before. I’m guessing around 3000gallons?! And happy birthday and enjoy ya new vac 🐟
Thanks for the reply Terry! I Had a 250gallon pond and rebuilt it to just over 1000gallons love it but I’m now thinking about my next build! I am considering around that size seems perfect to me! And thanks for the advice on jebao air pump hasn’t missed a beat! Great and cheap
Hi Terry, hope you are well? Do you have a parts list or design available for the auto top up? This is something I am looking at implementing with a float switch if possible. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Ryan, were all well here mate thank you. I don't have any plans for it mate, sorry. The reason I've done it this way is so I can keep an eye on what water is going into the pond. If it was an auto top up, I could get a leak and not know. This way it would show. All I have is a solenoid connected to a triggered timer switch with a button and it works really well. Terry.
Hi mate, and thank you. I will release plans, but I've got a slight modifaction to do on it first. I've just been so busy here I've not had time mate. I will get it done. Take care, Terry.
Hi mate, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woven-Wire-60-Mesh-30cm-x-30cm-x0-26mm-Papermaking-Stainless-Steel-/251198346177?hash=item3a7c9693c1:m:meloeXr5pxTnJe4-9NzNGzg Terry.
Pond looking good as always. What type of mesh is in your seive? Read many posts online about wedge wire screens are only way to go with normal meshes clogging up too quickly.
Hi mate, No, it's 60 mesh: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woven-Wire-60-Mesh-30cm-x-30cm-x0-26mm-Papermaking-Stainless-Steel-/251198346177?hash= contact company for different sizes. Terry.
Hi Jason, yes mate, you can get the 10,000 and 30,000 but the 20,000 are hard to find at the minute mate. You watch the price go up now. thanks, Terry.
Wow your pond is brilliant, lovely fish too.
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Hi Matt, thank you. very much appreciated, Terry.
Terry the pond is looking brilliant, happy belated birthday. ‘ her indoors’ spoils you
Hi mate, thank you, I'm too old now to have birthdays really. I have to say your right mate, she does spoil me. thanks and take care mate, Terry.
Just to see your lovely garden pond coupled to such a sophisticated filter system is a first for me. You have the best of both worlds, a lovely natural looking pond with a system akin to any professional Koi keeper. How satisfying to see your system deal with the removal of the finest debris. Love the Oase vac, I used to sell lots of Oase gear through the shop, they are great people to deal with and top products. Really looking forward to your next video with the new vac.👍
Hi mate, and thank you for your kind comments. It's really appreciated. I can't wait to have a go with the new vac, but it's rained every day since I got it lol. You are right, it looks a really nice well-built bit of kit. It's all ready to go, once this rain stops. thanks mate, take care, Terry.
Quality set up and love the way you give us yr experiences and knowledge for beginners or long koi keepers "never to old to learn".. 👍
Hi Simon, thanks mate, it's always appreciated. I know mate, I'm still learning. That's why the hobby is so interesting. thanks again and take care, Terry.
Have fun vacuum your pond I didnt like the algae attachment same as you thought it was very sharp, I have the lower model. Now if you lived closer Id buy those blue tubs from you Terry. Happy Birthday age is just a number Great video again
Hi Carol, I would have fun, but ever since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. I did say it wrong in the video. It's the barrel to my temp filter. I just had to move it, sorry. That's right, age is just a number, but mine is getting bigger lol. Thanks Carol, take care, Terry.
Hi terry id just like to saya massive thank you for the old prefilter its made a massive difference to my pond. I can say for sure your filter designs work and they work well any one thinking of making one should 100% do it. And happy birthday for last week terry
Hi Anthony, thanks mate, good to here the sieves going well and doing it's job mate. They do keep a lot of rubbish out of the filters. I'm too old to have birthdays now really lol. I just treat myself lol. thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Happy Birthday for last week my friend, stay safe. All the best
Thanks John, much appreciated mate. Wow! I'm getting old lol. Terry.
Happy birthday for the other week 👍 always great videos
Thanks Martin, it's always appreciated mate, Terry.
Hi terry another great video your pond always looks clear brilliant how it didn’t hardly cloud up when you hoovered it out filter floss is good stuff mate can’t wait to see the new hover working happy ponding
Hi Phil, thanks mate, that filter floss does seem good stuff. I'm going to try it under the foam next time. the foam should get a lot of the bigger dirt and hopefully the floss wont block quite so quick. thanks again mate, Terry.
Wrighty I’ve put filter floss on my return pipe to my pond gets loads out clean it nearly every day just an extra helper mate
Hi mate, I have been looking at adding it, but just not sure where I'd put it on my system mate. Will give it some more thought. Thanks mate, Terry.
Wrighty terry your system has got the lot if you haven’t got good water I’d give up lol 😂 one of the best systems I’ve ever seen by a long way your well clever at making it all and testing and trying different things till you get it right mate for me the filter floss does a brilliant job for wot I’ve got working deffo gets that last bit before it goes back in to my pond
Hi Phil, thanks mate, very much appreciated. It has been hard work, but I got there. I had thought of adding the floss to the system, but not sure where I can put it. Will give it some more thought mate. thanks again and take care mate, Terry.
Happy birthday Terry, great video. Doesn’t matter how old we get it’s always exciting opening pressies, I’m sure your wife will appreciate you getting something you really wanted. Looking forward to seeing how it performs. Cheers mate.
Hi Mike, thank you, it's really appreciated. I am eager to have a go with it, but since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. thanks mate, Terry.
So jealous of your lillies. I Can't get any to grow in my pond no matter what I do. So Glad to get a Notification from you Terry. Always a welcomed surprise!
Hi Brian, thanks mate, I think it must be the type of lily, the other one I have hasn't come too good this year. I did throw half a dozen kernels away off that lily a while back. I could have sent you some. Next time I get it out I'll keep a few. Thanks again mate, take care, Terry.
I got a healthy chuckle with your closing line of this video. Too funny. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the new pond vac. I’ve been eying that purchase for at least a year now. Hope it works well for you.
Hi John, thanks mate. I got it at a clearence sale price £265.00 with a 3 year warranty. If your interested, give me a shout and I'll tell you where mate, take care, Terry.
Filter pads work from coarse to medium then fine filter floss would be after sponges. But this might mean more cleaning of the sponges . With heavier dirt in the sponges and less in the filter floss. It’s not your typical filter but works great in your case. Happy Birthday by the way .
Hi Vince, I thought about that after, I should have put the filter floss under the sponges. Will do next time. I've got to get the new vac working with it. thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Hahaha don't tell the Missus Terry, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Lovely upload, always a treat to hear of your experiences and quite frankly brilliant inventions that save the pond keeper money.
Koi looking great, as is garden and pump house. Hope all is well Terry, stay safe & well, kind regards.
Hi mate, and thank you, it's really appreciated mate. It's a good job she doesn't watch the videos lol. Were all here to help each other when we can. That's what makes the hobby enjoyable. thanks again, and you take care, Terry.
Like the new Vac Terry nice puts my old thing to shame may she do some hard work and serve you well for years to come
Happy ponding
Hi Martyn, I got it on offer their down from around £400.00 to £265.00 on a clearance sale, and come with a 3 year warrantee. I would think there's a new moddle coming out. I've had my old one for 5 years now so thought it was time. Thanks mate, you take care, Terry.
Terry great video again we never see you with any parisites Problems flukes tic ect your koi are always so healthy and look great do you do water tests on your pond or do any scrapes on your koi I surpose with such a great filtration system you don't get meny issues thanks for filming again always a pleasure to watch you 👍👍👍Ps happy birthday to Mrs lol
Hi Barry, and thanks. To be honest mate I've not had a parasite problem for over 2 seasons. In fact, I think I've got some Flukesolve that's gone out of date lol. I do a water test at least once a week to keep my eye on it. I have had a couple of fish flick this season but nothing to justify a scrape. Koi naturally have parasites anyway, which their immune system should keep under control. It's only if the koi get a bit stressed and out of sorts, the parasites can get out of hand and need treatment. I only net my koi if it's unavoidable. it's surprising how that can really stress them out, and a scrapes even worse. If I saw constant flicking or rubbing I would do a scrape, in fact I have a video of me doing one some time ago now on RUclips.
Thank again mate, I'll pass on your best wishes to the wife. take care, Terry. PS. sorry if I went on a bit mate.
Hi Terry! Amazing how those Jebao/Jecod pumps have sold out?! I'm glad I got mine earlier in the year. It's the best pump i've ever owned. Never misses a beat!
Nice to see you upgrade to the Pondovac 4 mate. I bought one last year. What makes the difference is, the vac keeps on working while it's letting the water go, so no more stop-starting! :-)
A couple of hot days by the end of the week, enjoy bud!
Hi mate, and thank you. I can't believe how popular those pumps have become so quickly. The pondovac 4 was on sale for £265.00 with 3 year warranty, mines about 5 years old so I thought I'd invest in one. I must say it does look the part. thanks mate and you take care, Terry.
Another great vid Terry! I have the Pondvac 4 myself being the older model with plastic pipe sections and I find it a great bit of kit. The only down side is a short drain off hose but with your filter return setup you should have no problems at all. The pond fish and plants look lovely and I hope you made your Wife a nice cuppa before letting her now the price of it, lol! 😂
Hi Lou, thanks mate, I want to get outside and have a go with it, but ever since I unpacked it, it's not stopped raining lol. The wife took it quite well lol. She's not to bad at all with what I buy really, bless her. thanks again mate, and you take care, Terry.
Happy Birthday Terry
Thanks David, I'm too old to have birthdays now lol. I just treat myself instead lol. Thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty never to old mate
lol, I have to say, I do feel it sometimes lol. Terry.
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Cheers matt, much appreciated mate. Terry.
Terry everything looks wonderful and that new pond vacuum looks awesome my friend! Have a wonderful day! ~Eric
Hi Eric, thank you. I've been wanting to get out and give the new vac a go, but it's been raining ever since I got it lol. Thanks mate, Terry.
Wrighty Terry I know what you mean it’s been so hot with enough heavy rain to keep me behind with my pond and yard work and the way it looks it’s going to stay this way! Hopefully we both can catch up soon! lol I have a pond o vac but an older model and I love it can wait for your update on it! ~Eric
Can’t wait to see you use the new pond vac. Such a teaser Terry.
Hi mate, my mother always said, keep them wanting more lol. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Happy birthday Terry, pond is looking great, plants and koi are loving it, I have one of those pond vacs 4, excellent bit of kit and I can reach all of my pond from one spot, uses loads of water mind but really good indeed, all the best Matt
Hi Matt, thank you mate. I can't wait to give the vac a go, but it's been raining ever since lol. Good to hear they work well. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Hi Terry I have that vax it works great it gets a lot of the crap in the bag I love if and Happy birthday to you
Hi mate, and thank you. Can't wait to get the pond vac out. Trouble is it's done nothing but rain since I unpacked it lol. Thanks again mate, Terry.
Lovely video in your eminent style, your pond and fish looking lovely, you’ll be pleased with the pond vac 4, I’ve been using the same model since last year, I’ve been impressed with its performance, happy ponding 👌👍
Thanks Anthony, much appreciated mate. Must say the pond vac does look the business. I can't wait to get out there and give it a go, but it's been raining ever since lol. you take care mate, Terry.
great video very informative make sure your wife is sitting down when you tell her lol
Hi Tim, thank you. Good to hear you enjoyed the video mate. It's not too bad lol, I think she's use to me by now lol. I can't wait to have a go with the Pondovac 4, but it's rained every day since I unpacked it lol. Hopefully tomorrow, fingers crossed. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty you will be impressed with it and like the continuous suction which allows you to clean the pond in half the time
I must say I'm impressed with the quality of it. Can't wait to give it a go. Terry.
Have been using that floss for a bit gets a lot of fines and algae out, great video as normal Terry cheers Andy 👍
Hi AJ, thank you, It does seem good. I bought it quite a while ago, but not sure where it would go on my system, So never used it. It does work well in the pond vac return filter. Thanks again mate, Terry.
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WRIGHTY!!!MAY YOU BE BLESSED WITH MANY MORE!
Thanks mate, much appreciated. You know your getting old when you forget to turn your pond top up off lol. Terry.
Great video Terry, happy belated Birthday and enjoy your new pond vac it looks a really good one. Will look forward to seeing it in action - Rebecca
Hi Becks, and thank you. I've been wanting to have a go with the new vac, but it's rained every day since I got it lol. Thanks Becks, take care, Terry.
Hi Terry loving the vids always great to see what you are up to ! I noticed who have amalgam uv on your drum filter which is what I have on my drum wondered if you had changed the bulb recently changed mine water quality has always been very good but then went little bit bitte and not so clear since bulb change 👍.They recommend changing bulb every 600 odd hours about 22 months .Cheers
Hi Mark, thanks mate. yes, I remember reading that the bulbs should last about 2 years. Mines not been in that long yet mate, so not due for a change. If it's the bulb, I'd have thought you'd see either greenish water, or a brownish water colour. Green if it's not working at all, and brown if it's just damaging the algae bloom. It's just my thoughts mate, but if it's bits in the water, I'm not sure that's the UV. Algae bloom, as you will know is only 3 microns in size and not visible to the human eye. My pond always has bits floating in it, but that's down to the lilies and plants I have in the pond. Hope this helps mate, Terry.
Brilliant Terry hope you are doing ok Mate. Thanks Mark 👍
Hi Mark, were all well here mate thank you. I hope all's well with you and yours. take care, Terry.
Thanks for the video I enjoyed it happy birthday catch you on the next your friend G-man
Thanks mate, good to hear you enjoyed the video, take care mate, Terry.
Hello Terry, great vid again, Coastal Koi have variable pumps in stock, i have 2 and they are brilliant
Hi Peter. thanks mate. Thats good to know mate, thank you. take care, Terry.
Love the pond Terry and another great video please don't take the Buddleia out it might be a bit of a chore keeping up with it but they are fantastic for Butterflies and Bees
Hi Glynne, thank you for your kind comments. I had thought about the butterfly's, but we have another buddleia the other side of the garden. Must admit I love to see the butterfly's. But I'm highly allergic to bee stings, if I get stung I'm in real trouble. Thanks mate, take care, Terry.
Looking forward to seeing the vac in action! Love the last comment in the video, hope you survived?!? By the way, that is some neat wiring! I thought mine was ok but not so sure now!
Hi mate, and thank you. lol, I'm still here to tell the tail lol. I can't wait to get the pond vac out, but it's rained every day since I unpacked it lol. Wirings always good if it works mate, take care, Terry.
That filter floss is brilliant stuff I love it only thing is now I say it’s so good and told a few about it and now on eBay the price has gone up and hard to get hold of now lol 😂 part of recommending stuff on a you tube channel lol nice video terry and must say pond and filter house looking lovey as normal my next project is to build a sieve like yours I think
James THE KOI whisperer so you to blame for the floss going up in price lol bet a few cutting up like you suggested on you vids
Hi mate, thank you. I've had that floss ages and couldn't think where to put it lol. I'm up to my neck here at the moment, got loads going on. Then my computer went down after updating. been off line for two days and couldn't get this vid done until tonight. but, it keeps me out of trouble lol. I see you released a video mate. I'll try to get to have a look tomorrow mate and give the thumbs up. I've got a modification to do on the sieve and not had time to get that done. There's not enough hours in the day any more. Thanks mate, it's very much appreciated. take care, Terry.
In the Eastern States. We have stores called Hobby Lobby. They sell a batting material that is Damn Close to this filter Floss. It's SUPER Cheap and works EXCELLENT!. Koi Filter Mat is rediculously Overpriced on Ebay
hey Terry glad you are well. Now you have your sieve filter is sorted can you run your hoover outflow straight into the sieve when you are cleaning and send it through your main filter? Just though it might save you lugging the other bit around. Dan
Hi Dan, That's a great idea mate. I'm going to have to give that some serious thought mate. It would save messing around with my vac filter and there'd be no cleaning and clearing up after. Thanks for that mate, will certainly look into that one. take care, Terry
@@Wrighty not sure what happened to the other part of my reply but you could even house you vac in the filter house permeantly and connect the pipe to the side of the shed, subject to the pipe being long enough.
Hi mate, it's about 3m from the shed to the pond and the hose is only 5m long. But thanks for thinking about it mate, thanks, Terry
Morning Mate, like the auto top up very tidy job, its like xmas everyday at yours :) nice new Vac too takecare bud
Thanks mate, You know your getting old when you forget to turn your pond water of lol. Thanks mate. take care, Terry.
You’ve gone all high tech. I wish mine was like this. Even noticed my pond isn’t as deep as I first thought. I’ve got 4 koi in around 10” but ponds only about 2.5 ft derp
Hi Neil, I must say, the new pond vac does look the business. But it's been raining ever since and I can't get out to give it a try lol. It will help your koi if you can cover your pond in the winter, this will help stop rapid temperature changes in the water. Thanks mate, Terry.
Filter floss is brilliant for catching the fines and wait until you use the pondovac4. No waiting for it to empty and whole pond cleaned in 10 mins 😉
Hi Graham, It looks good stuff. I'm not sure where I'd put it on my system though. Can't wait to get the pond vac out. Trouble is it's done nothing but rain since I unpacked it lol. thanks mate, Terry.
Welcome back 🙏 ☺
Thanks bash. I've just been so busy here just lately. then my computer went down two days ago and only just got it back up and running. Thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty my apologies .. Happy birthday.. sorry didn't know
No worries mate, I don't usually tell anybody, Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
Hi Terry,
best present ever, Lucky Man..Looks like you have updated your electrical's again.
Can you let me know the name of the digital timers you have and where you purchased them?
Cheers Mate keep the videos coming.
Hi Rob, thanks mate, That's nearly what the wife said when I told her what she'd bought me for my birthday lol. I'm having problems with the new timer switches at the moment mate. There from China and they keep changing the listing. I've got to get on to the company again, it's getting a bit of a nightmare. I keep looking for something made in the UK to do the same job, but no luck yet. I only have the listing for the ones we started out with if that's any good to you. Let me know if you want that one. Terry.
@@Wrighty No rush Terry, I'm not quite there yet. I'll keep my eye on your posts, and see if you sort yours out. "I will Learn from the Master" Cheers Mate, thanks for the reply.
Was trying to workout the volume of ya pond in this video I’m sure you must of said before. I’m guessing around 3000gallons?! And happy birthday and enjoy ya new vac 🐟
Hi mate, thank you. your close, 2500 UK gallon not counting filters. ever since I unpacked the vac it's not stopped raining lol. thanks mate, Terry.
Thanks for the reply Terry! I Had a 250gallon pond and rebuilt it to just over 1000gallons love it but I’m now thinking about my next build! I am considering around that size seems perfect to me! And thanks for the advice on jebao air pump hasn’t missed a beat! Great and cheap
Glad to help mate. Good luck with the next build mate. You'll find a bigger pond is easier to keep. take care mate, Terry.
Have you got a wiring diagram for the electronics for the auto top up
Hi Terry, hope you are well? Do you have a parts list or design available for the auto top up? This is something I am looking at implementing with a float switch if possible. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Ryan, were all well here mate thank you. I don't have any plans for it mate, sorry. The reason I've done it this way is so I can keep an eye on what water is going into the pond. If it was an auto top up, I could get a leak and not know. This way it would show. All I have is a solenoid connected to a triggered timer switch with a button and it works really well. Terry.
Nice to see you back. Looks the job that vac. Will you be releasing plans for the sieve filter?
Hi mate, and thank you. I will release plans, but I've got a slight modifaction to do on it first. I've just been so busy here I've not had time mate. I will get it done. Take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty thanks Terry for the update 👍
Great idea on the Hoover. Where abouts do you get your mesh from thank you Gareth
Hi mate, and thank you. I get it on eBay. Just type in the search: 60 mesh papermaking thanks, Terry.
@@Wrighty do you have a link the only ones coming up is in wooden frames thank you and nice new Hoover.
Hi mate, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woven-Wire-60-Mesh-30cm-x-30cm-x0-26mm-Papermaking-Stainless-Steel-/251198346177?hash=item3a7c9693c1:m:meloeXr5pxTnJe4-9NzNGzg Terry.
@@Wrighty perfect mate many thanks
How do you clip you plant baskets to the side of the pond?
Hi Fellatio, I made some brackets out of 4mm stainless steel and screwed them to the copings. Terry.
Pond looking good as always. What type of mesh is in your seive? Read many posts online about wedge wire screens are only way to go with normal meshes clogging up too quickly.
Hi mate, thank you. I use a 60 mesh. It works really well. Using a too finer mesh will block quickly. Thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty 60 micron or is that like no 60 see some places label 0.26mm? Guessing the latter sice 60 micron is pretty fine 🙂
Hi mate, No, it's 60 mesh: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Woven-Wire-60-Mesh-30cm-x-30cm-x0-26mm-Papermaking-Stainless-Steel-/251198346177?hash= contact company for different sizes. Terry.
@@Wrighty perfect, thanks, funnily enough already have that listing open 😀
ive just brought a 10,00 variopump just 2 days ago.
Hi Jason, yes mate, you can get the 10,000 and 30,000 but the 20,000 are hard to find at the minute mate. You watch the price go up now. thanks, Terry.
@@Wrighty were i got mine from they still have stock of them all for now at least.
Hi Jason, can you let me have a link for the pumps, I'm still getting ask where to get them, thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty www.boddingtonkoi.com/evolution-aqua-varipump.html
Thant's great mate, thank you. Terry.
You selling your old hoover?
Hi Neil, my old pond vac is 5 year old, but still goes well. If you want it you can have it mate. Terry.
Wrighty cheers terry how much will you want,
Where are you based or could I ask could it be couriered I’ll sort mate, thanks
Hi Neil, I don't want anything for it mate, you can have it. Like I say it's 5 years old now. I live in south Lincolnshire PE12 mate. Terry.
Wrighty thanks so much Terry would it be ok to sort a courier? Your a star,