DIY Koi Pond Update - 3-Barrel Filter Cleaning After 4 Weeks

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#koipond
#pondfilter

[@Trenchroach3]

I would love to be your neighbor. Beautiful koi pond and you’re very informative

[@PTranProductions]

Hahaha! Thank you!

[@KoiRun50]

Awesome filter if it can go that long without being cleaned!

[@PTranProductions]

Yes, absolutely! 4 weeks are the longest time for this system going without cleaning so far.

[@troykrueger5171]

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.

[@PTranProductions]

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.

[@troykrueger5171]

@@PTranProductions Very good

[@RavenRaven-se6lr]

Oaisis in my back yard will do thanks

[@PTranProductions]

You’re welcome!

[@vicesparis]

Very naice

[@PTranProductions]

Thank you!

[@ratandapsi4260]

Good to see. You got cannabis too...😯

[@PTranProductions]

Hahaha! Good eyes! Yes, it is legal here to plant couple of them.

[@markgarrett7584]

What size pump GPH do you use on your system

[@PTranProductions]

3170 GPH

[@redroseanglingalex1536]

what's the Vacuum? is it blowing air out to agitate the media?

[@PTranProductions]

It’s the shop vacuum/blower. Yes, the blower option was used in the cleaning process.

[@redroseanglingalex1536]

@@PTranProductions excellent Thank you

[@PTranProductions]

You’re welcome!

[@brianstahovich5185]

How many gph do you run through you the filter?

[@PTranProductions]

3170 GPH (Jebao 24VDC pump)

[@troykrueger5171]

Do you like the K1 as mechanical filtration media?

[@PTranProductions]

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.

[@troykrueger5171]

@@PTranProductions Thank you

[@2654tyrepower]

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

[@PTranProductions]

Hi Clare Bear, Great idea, mate! You send the photos via FB page and FB Messengers. Cheers!