Airsource Heat Pump Install. Remora i9. Lots of leaking pipework 💦

[@monk1100]

You could fit adjustable extension brackets to the shed but fit a block of timber first to the shed slats then screw the extension brackets to the block and adjust it till it is snug to pipes. Also lag all the exposed pipes wrapped and tied with stainless steel wire.

[@asterixborden-koi6881]

Wow that’s a lovely bit of kit you have there nice to see the fish gathering around the inlet for warmth 😆 It’s a bit late now but I was taught when fitting pipe work do and dry fix first so as you are happy with the setup and out lay then start to glue the joints together and mark the joints as you go along with a felt pen that way you know what’s been glued and what ones haven’t ( just a tip for anyone else who is planning any pipe work) Great video M8

[@dannycurrie1]

I did do a dry fit and marked them up. Don't know what happened when I was gluing them together 🤣 it's not the first time, I forgot on on the high pressure pump aswell. Water hit the ceiling when I turned that on. You would have thought I'd have learned by now 🤷‍♂️😂

[@Simonsimps]

I have a bit of wood like you. At the time it was temporary but it's still there a year later doing a great job of holding the pipe lol. That total on your smart meter was for Gas and electric, you need to press the button with the gas and spark to change it to just electric. Got the same screen too. Amazing the difference in the fish with a bit of heat, great seeing them gathering round the pipe hehe. Cheers.

[@dannycurrie1]

Got some clips aswell not but the wood is staying put I think 🤣 I've got a proper power meter on it now so I'll know an exact total for just the heat pump, I'll keep you updated. Cost me 18p in the last 48 hours and I've put it up to 13 aswell

[@riche5901]

Nice piece of kit! Looks quality and quieter than I expected. You’re going to need a bigger shed at some point!

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks. Really impressed with it so far. Yeah sheds getting a bit full now. Might replace the ibc with a smaller bio unit, it's not really worked how I hoped, can't get the air to move very well in it

[@mountainkoi9673]

Well done on fitting the air source heat pump,you must have got the patients of a saint with those leaks.Looks like it's a good unit. I haven't got one on my pond but have one doing the house heating . There can be a lot of condensation from them in the winter,especially when they go into a defrost cycle so it would help to have good drainage under it. And try to keep a good blocks width from the floor so it doesn't sit in the ice that forms from the condensation.

[@dannycurrie1]

Was definitely losing my patience with it, there was a fair bit of swearing cut from those clips 🤣 well worth it in the end though. Thanks for the tips on running it, it's raised up a full block so hopefully be ok. I guess ice shouldn't be an issue untill next winter now, think we're past the worst of it 🤞

[@CBersPond]

Nice looking piece of kit Danny. Leaks happen to all of us. You're very brave admitting to them in your video.

[@dannycurrie1]

I got no problem showing it. I've made my fair share of cock ups on this pond build, try to show everything so others can avoid some of the mistakes I've made

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Fantastic - So funny to see the fish all gathering in front og the outlet when the heater was on. Reminds me of my dogs in front of the open fire when I put it on :-) Nice update Danny

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks. Yeah they loved it when that warm water started going in. There swimming round an normal now and scrounging like little piggies

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@dannycurrie1 haha that made me giggle. It's so cool. I am so pleased for you!

[@Simon.Bryant]

Great stuff mate! Looks like you had fun with the pipework 😂 Awesome seeing the fish huddling around the warm water!

[@dannycurrie1]

Was a bloody nightmare, lots of swearing missed out from this video 🤣 Fish definitely loving the heat. They were strait over to it within seconds of it going on, funny to watch

[@marekskoipond9083]

Just fitted my ashp and fired it up Sunday for first time, went from 7.4 to 10 overnight, going for 15 by the end of week, think they ara great pieces of kit, fish are loving the warmer water, just got to tweak bypass to get 2 deg differential between in/out temps at the ashp, been caught out a couple of times myself where I haven't glued a joint lol 😁, wasn't as lucky as you, water gushing everywhere lol 😁

[@dannycurrie1]

What one have you gone for? I'm well impressed so far. I'm going to leave it at 12 for a week to see how much it costs then slowly bring it up to 15. What flow have you got going through it. Mines on 5k and I've not check them temp differential yet, need to have a look. I'm a nightmare with forgetting joints. I missed 2 on the pressure pump for the drum. Water was hitting the shed ceiling when I first turned it on 😂💦

[@marekskoipond9083]

@@dannycurrie1 Danny, I went for thermotec 9kw, flow rate I'm not sure, I run a auga 20000 pump and she's set at 75%, so I suppose allowing for pipe runs/restrictions etc, probably around 10000 lts/hr. Your ashp should show on the display in/out temps, you want around 1.5 - 2 deg difference.

[@dannycurrie1]

@@marekskoipond9083 yeah the thermotec ones look the nuts. Was a real toss up between the 2. I'll have a look on the settings. I'm only running 5000lph through mine. Could turn it up if I need to

[@ecosystemkoi9159]

Great Vid, I just installed an i7 by Proteam and it looks remarkably similar to your unit, It amazes me the results from these ASHP units hopefully you will be as impressed as I am.🐟🐟👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Think there supplied by the same people aren't they? I'm impressed so far, put it up another degrees today, think I'll get it to 15 and see how we go there for a while

[@ecosystemkoi9159]

@@dannycurrie1 I think your right, as for running costs I'm holding my fry setup at 22 degrees and its only costing 70ish pence a day, hopefully with the warmer weather coming that will decrese too 🐟👍

[@dannycurrie1]

@@ecosystemkoi9159 what size is your fry setup? Sounds really good. I'm impressed with it so far. Looking forward to holding good temps all summer and piling the food in

[@dannycurrie1]

I've just subbed your chanel. I'll take a look

[@ecosystemkoi9159]

@@dannycurrie1 Thanks 🐟👍

[@garethturner3881]

Did you know that ASHP’s need to be 3.0 m from an adjacent property. My local Planning Dept are insisting I apply for Planning Permission including an Acoustic Assessment. This came about because I am looking to install an ASHP for the house and since I have the one for the pond I need to apply for Planning for that one as well. No one mentions Planning when you buy the unit.

[@adamrudge6480]

Upfront costs puts people off, for obvious reasons. But they really do pay for themselves, over other heaters. Love the way the fish noticed the heat haha. As for the bit of wood on the pipework. Have a look airduct hangers etc, I'm sure you'll find something to work.

[@dannycurrie1]

Yeah not cheap atall to buy but like you say, probably pay for itself in a year. I've got some pipe slips on it now against the shed so hopefully will be fine 🤞

[@adamrudge6480]

@@dannycurrie1 Yes I've seen a few recently who have been paying over £200 a month. As you say would pay for itself the first year or so. Don't need to heat too high anyway. What are you aiming to keep it at?

[@dannycurrie1]

@@adamrudge6480 yeah that's crazy money, I'll be turning it down if it gets like that. Was planning to stay at 12 but in 48 hours with the power monitor on it had only used 24p so decided to turn it up, I'll bring it up to 15 and see how I go from there

[@adamrudge6480]

@@dannycurrie1 That's good though tbf. Yeah I'd try it at 15 see how it goes. The real test will be the winter. But if you cover and insulate the pipes, I don't think it will cost loads more. I think I'll look into one for the winter.

[@projectkoi7822]

Great job pal, the ASHP looks a beast. Need to start saving the pennies myself now to get one.

[@davecooke914]

Great see you bk heater is great bet your happy all sorted enjoy mate 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Well pleased with it so far and costing much less than I expected to run. Its all coming together finally :)

[@davecooke914]

@@dannycurrie1 dun great job mate with hole build you can relax enjoy your hard work 👍

[@davidbale1297]

Great job well done, fish look fantastic.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate :)

[@progressivepondkeeping]

That's well smart mate and using less power than I thought 👌👍

[@dannycurrie1]

It's been warm the last few days so not been on much. Impressed so far. Got a power monitor on it now so I'll keep you updated with how much it costs

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@@dannycurrie1 👌

[@boxtriker]

Lets face it if you are going to have a leak i mite as well be one you can see easy thanks for filming

[@dannycurrie1]

Glad you enjoyed seeing me suffer 😂 there was alot of swearing cut out from those clips. Better the ball valves than the solvent weld though as your say. All part of the fun

[@boxtriker]

Danny mate looks like its your lucky week chap time to go buy a Lotto ticket as well you won the draw this week for the temp plaque plus small plaque's and first aid kit. See todays video out at 15.30 i need an address to send it to my email is in the description ping me a Email with your address and i will get it in the post to you

[@gwatsongw]

Nice update Danny 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate :)

[@Tom_Prendiville]

You won't be disappointed with the running costs aslong as you don't go too mad but remember to insulate everything you can. I'm looking forward to seeing the results in a years time when you have had it over winter. Take care matey 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

So far it's costing next to nothing. For next winter I'll have proper covers and get all the pipework properly lagged. Going to leave it a 12 for a full week then bring it up to 15 I think. Will keep you updated with what's its costing as I've got a power meter fitted now

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@dannycurrie1 I have been looking at these pumps but I like the thermatec ones too so it may be time to toss a coin 😲

[@dannycurrie1]

@@Tom_Prendiville I was struggling to decide between those aswell. The remora was a lower max imput wich swayed it for me, meant I didn't have to change my power supply. Also slightly cheaper and smaller. Not sure there's much in it really

[@AKoiEnthusiast]

Great Choice & Great Video

[@dannycurrie1]

Thank you. It was your videos on it that inspired me to go with the remora. Really impressed with it so far

[@shaunleonard8146]

Time,Money,Effort= Great Results!

[@dannycurrie1]

Yes definitely been alot of effort and money involved. Hopefully be all worth it in the summer

[@shaunleonard8146]

@@dannycurrie1 Think by the looks it's paying of already. Well done Dan.

[@pakcom-vl9kd]

Very nice bit of kit, What's the maximum water temp it can give you at -5, like in the winter, Thanks

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Looking good mate looks like I got all this fun to come leeks can be a right time consuming job well done on getting it all up and running ok in the end thou Dan 💪👍⛩

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Just learn from my mistakes and make sure all your pipework is supported with clips at the start. Got it clipped up now

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

@@dannycurrie1 I am shore I will get something go wrong tbh 😂😂 we all learn as we go all part of the hobby init keeps us busy thou 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

@@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123 I've made my fair share of mistakes on the build. Always learning with koi as you know. Looking forward to seeing how you get on. Definitely recommend getting an ashp

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

@@dannycurrie1 yea mate 100% still don’t no if I am going to go gas or ashp atm got me mate that is a pumper poping round to let me no if I go gas what needs to be done ect and see what will work out best as getting the gas line out there could be tricky and very expensive but worth me thinking about both ideas atm

[@ACKoi]

@@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123?????????

[@barrykoikeepercooper8052]

Lol take 3. real nice bit of kit that ASHP like the WiFi connection and being able to adjust it from anywhere I think a big rise in temp by about 5/6 degrees I don't think it would cost you a great deal more then it has already 👍👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Really impressed with it so far. I've turned it up to 13 now. Will do a degree a day get it up to 15 in think seen as it's not costing much

[@richd-koi]

Looks a good ashp. Koi are loving it. Tell me about it mate leaks iv got one on my outlet on the k1 bead. Iv had to turn it off until i have time to repair it when im not at work very frustrating as its not a quick job this repair.

[@dannycurrie1]

I feel your pain. Can be so frustrating. I've still got leak on 2 of the solvent weld joints, it's outside and only a slow drip so I've just left it for now. Was losing my patience with that pipework I'm not gona lie. Look forward to seeing your video on the bead

[@richd-koi]

@@dannycurrie1 put CT1 clear on it that will stop the leak n use washing up liquid on your fingers to spread it. Im buying some today to cure my leak which is where a hosetail meets the bead outlet. Cheers 👍🐟

[@dannycurrie1]

@@richd-koi I've got some sealant. Just means turning it off for a few hours. Heat pumps still bringing it up, once it's up to temps ill give it a go. The washing up liquid is a good idea. I always get plastered in the stuff

[@richd-koi]

@@dannycurrie1 yeah got the washing up liquid tip with sealant from lee at the japanese water gardens works a treat 👍😉

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

Hi mate, how have you got on with the remora heat pump? My pond is 1000 gallon, thinking of getting an air source heat pump! Not sure what make time go for though, they ain’t cheap! How have your bills been since you had it?

[@dannycurrie1]

Honestly it's the best thing I've bought for my pond. Really hasn't cost that much all winter. £5-6 a week to hold 15. At 17 degrees now. Costing 60p a day ish. Not had an issue with it. Going forward I plan to use it more in the summer for max growth. Costs next to nothing to run in the summer months. Was costing £5-10 a month max to hold 22 degrees all summer last year

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

@@dannycurrie1 that’s awesome results! What did it cost you to buy? I’m torn between the remora, thermotec and a duratec 7 plus! There’s quite a difference in the price of them but not sure if they will all do the same job at same cost 🤦

[@dannycurrie1]

@@bezzaskoichannel3856 can't remember how much it was. They have gone up since then though. I went for the remora mostly because it was in stock when I wanted it and it was slightly cheaper. The guys on the phone were very helpful and knowledgeable which swung me that way. You don't hear a bad word about remora or thermotec to be honest.

[@bezzaskoichannel3856]

@@dannycurrie1 I think I’m gonna go thermotec if I’m honest, not sure why, just a preference! Have you any idea if there’s a minimum flow rate needed for them to run properly! My pond is run on a 10k vary pump but I only run it at 40%! I don’t wanna have to turn the pond over anymore than that ideally?

[@thepeoplespond]

Great bit of kit and a good video for us lot who are thinking about them 🤞 Is the i9 more than adequate for your pond? Good thing can plug into 13amp Another smashing video Dan 👍👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Yeah it's fine for my pond, did speak to them about weather I'd need the bigger one and they said no. I'll keep you updated with how much its costing

[@thepeoplespond]

@@dannycurrie1 Deffo less than my 3kw Elecro lol Cheers mate

[@ACKoi]

Mate good job on the ashp but I bet you wish you'd concreted the bottom drain with a slope on it when you showed thru the window up and down and a lot of creases sorry mate but I must say I really don't know why you did your window like that it can be leaking and you Will know if it's only a drip 👍👍👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Yeah the bottom is a little bit of a disappointment. It rained heavily between putting the underlay in and getting it filled up, trapped alot of water and sloppy mud under the liner. Thought it would flatten out a little more than it did. My old pond was done the same way but I got it all in when it was dry and it was fine. Waste doesn't seem to be settling but it's a little late to change it now. I'm happy with how the window is done. It's super neat and it's not leaking. The water would seep between the next row of sleepers if it was

[@ACKoi]

@@dannycurrie1 I don't think it would necessarily mate could easily go straight on the tape then the insulation board to the bottom 👍👍👍

[@sontrinh1457]

U got to get this pond finish off not looking to nice

[@dannycurrie1]

I appreciate the positive comment.. Obviously as you can see it's not finished yet. My priority has been getting the fish in and safe before worry about aesthetics

[@dannycurrie1]

Join our discord group for all things koi. Totally free. Great bunch of lads on there discord.gg/b6HcksJuTf

[@PAKESYBOY]

Hi what name and haw much it it Per month to run

[@dannycurrie1]

It's a remora i9 although I now have an i12 as the first unit had a few problems so they swapped it. Running costs depend on how large your pond is and how well insulated, outside temperature and what temperature you set it at so there's no set figure. For me to keep my insulated but poorly covered 10000l pond at 16 degrees it's cost a little under £20 for April

[@PAKESYBOY]

@@dannycurrie1 my pond just over 7000lt what the name off urs new 1 mate

[@stephenhuskisson2230]

u will never call your plumber again nothing on price or size u need or running cost when up to temperature

[@dannycurrie1]

I'll be doing a video next week with a bit more detail and an update on the running costs 👍