Have you ever considered adding clean water from the top while draining the media and maybe adding some air from time to time while cleaning. I noticed you clean each barrel twice, but the water clarity doesn't seem very clean. Maybe consider cleaning it more than twice.
It’s almost impossible to completely clean out the media with two cleaning cycles but it’s sufficient to maintain the crystal clear pond and to keep the system going until the next cleaning time.
K1 is ok but I think I would like K2 better as it has more spokes (5) to trap more dirt/debris. However only K1 was available in my area and I had to order K2 from California via eBay. So I only use K2 in second barrel.
Hi from AUSTRALIA I've had trouble with turning the pipe valve on and off (arthritis joint pain) either draining or slowing down the water flow on my pond pipes so I made up a PVC pipe with a T handle cut out knotch that matches the valve handle, so easy now to turn off and on now.! What's your email address again and I'll send a pic. cheers
Tried it. I’ve since switched to a drum filter. Best investment you’ll ever make.
Nice choice! It has been over years now. My system is still working flawlessly.
I would love to be your neighbor. Beautiful koi pond and you’re very informative
Hahaha! Thank you!
Awesome filter if it can go that long without being cleaned!
Yes, absolutely! 4 weeks are the longest time for this system going without cleaning so far.
Have you ever considered adding clean water from the top while draining the media and maybe adding some air from time to time while cleaning. I noticed you clean each barrel twice, but the water clarity doesn't seem very clean. Maybe consider cleaning it more than twice.
It’s almost impossible to completely clean out the media with two cleaning cycles but it’s sufficient to maintain the crystal clear pond and to keep the system going until the next cleaning time.
@@PTranProductions Very good
Very naice
Thank you!
Oaisis in my back yard will do thanks
You’re welcome!
Good to see. You got cannabis too...😯
Hahaha! Good eyes! Yes, it is legal here to plant couple of them.
What size pump GPH do you use on your system
3170 GPH
what's the Vacuum? is it blowing air out to agitate the media?
It’s the shop vacuum/blower. Yes, the blower option was used in the cleaning process.
@@PTranProductions excellent
Thank you
You’re welcome!
How many gph do you run through you the filter?
3170 GPH (Jebao 24VDC pump)
Do you like the K1 as mechanical filtration media?
K1 is ok but I think I would like K2 better as it has more spokes (5) to trap more dirt/debris. However only K1 was available in my area and I had to order K2 from California via eBay. So I only use K2 in second barrel.
@@PTranProductions Thank you
Hi from AUSTRALIA
I've had trouble with turning the pipe valve on and off (arthritis joint pain) either draining or slowing down the water flow on my pond pipes so I made up a PVC pipe with a T handle cut out knotch that matches the valve handle, so easy now to turn off and on now.!
What's your email address again and I'll send a pic. cheers
Hi Clare Bear,
Great idea, mate! You send the photos via FB page and FB Messengers.
Cheers!