Drum filter maintenance on my Oase drum

Finally got around to maintaining my Oase drum filter unfortunately it turned out the motor had failed although the maintenance parts are still relevant and my help the new motor live longer.

[@koditus]

Thanks so much very useful information

[@Tom_Prendiville]

Haha @13:24 exactly 🤣🤣 Hope you and the family are well adam 👍🏼

[@jasonhind4172]

😁 didn't even notice that until you pointed it out I think most of us end with bollocks after something don't quite go to plan. 😂

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@jasonhind4172 haha exactly 💯

[@aidandalton7404]

Lol 😆, that's me at least once a week....We must be mad, keeping those fish....🤪

[@sevenwatson5854]

Very interesting! Always good to see the troubles that could be encountered. Thanks!

[@Mr7yhnmki8]

Sounds like a good filter to avoid! Thanks for the tip.

[@AdamJulyan]

I wouldn't say avoid it as drums in this price range all have very expensive parts when not covered by warranty but It does seam as though the motor can be a little problematic so could it be worth spending more money and getting a more professional oriented drum probably.

[@airlitex6488]

I enjoy these fault finding/fixing videos Adam. I've got a similar Oase drum filter (the one with the hel-x media) for my set-up too. I like it for the ease of use as mine is almost maintenance free but, like you said, if anything goes awry out of warranty it's eye-wateringly expensive to fix. I had to replace that big, heavy, metal cylinder in the bottom (aka the HP water pump) literally 2 months after the warranty expired on mine - Oase wanted £700+ for a new one!! I managed to get an ex display spare for £400 but it left a big dent in my pond budget that year. Touch wood, it's been ok ever since though. Good advice about greasing up the rubber seals and looking forward to your next episode. Cheers, 🙂

[@AdamJulyan]

ohh that's though £700 good job on finding an ex display one. I seem to be going through a period where everything is breaking so hopefully that doesn't.

[@danielp6629]

That’s probably just a common stepper motor. Find the specs on the plate of the motor for voltage etc and swap it into the case the other is in. Guarantee you can find the exact same one on eBay or Ali

[@RICHIE87622]

Hi adam, have the same drum filter for a customer! Ran like a dream for 4 yrs, doing my fortnight checks noticed the display unit was off, found the little fuse on the back of the panel, changed fuse, unit came on reset error code and pressed clean. immediately the fuse blow! I have noticed the drum can be stiff from time to time. Im thinking it could be the motor but not 100%. Bloody fish who'd have em!😅

[@orfeyo130]

Strangely I really enjoyed the video ha, they do seem to be easy to work on. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AdamJulyan]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@keepingitkoi]

Great video I have a similar oase drum so very interesting for me as you never know when something like this may come in handy 👍 And a tip for you as well the sensor box on the lid just unscrew it and sit it in place on the drum then it will work with the lid on or off 👍

[@AdamJulyan]

Yeah they really do need greasing probably yearly. That's a good idea Ill do that it's nice it doesn't wet you through randomly but its a pain when you want to see it working.

[@keepingitkoi]

@AdamJulyan absolutely mate it was a pond builder friend of mine that told me to do it so I could see it working and yeh ill have to check mine later this year when it warms up 👍

[@remmyboy1000]

Had the same on one off my oase drum I shut down the drum and left it the drum then became seized to the rubber seal simple fix but but of a brain buster at first 👍🏻 cracking filters

[@redspud1293]

And this is why I won’t get a drum,I’ll stick to my nexus and eazypod-thanks for the interesting video

[@paulwelling8243]

I took my magnet off the lid reversed it and cabletied it to the drum, thus enableling to watch everything without the lid on👍

[@mykoiobsession]

Interesting tutorial.

[@AdamJulyan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@IcenI_Koi]

lol @ "bloody fish". Glad you posted it Adam, really useful. Just out of interest, how much is a pump? Have a great weekend, kind regards.

[@AdamJulyan]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊. The drum motor is about £400 but i didn't buy a new one you'll have to find out in next weeks video what i did to repair the motor 😂.

[@tonyfuller3010]

I’ve had mine about 6 years and the pump packed up last November. I saw how expensive the pump was and thought there must be a normal electric motor in the housing. Unfortunately I can’t do it myself yet because I was waiting for a new knee. Which I’m recovering from now. So I’ve left it till I’m fit to do it. Hopefully you’ll tell me how in the next video.😊

[@apolloniusallen4973]

Please, can you do a video on how to clean Oase proficlear premium filter. I took of the screen to clean it but couldn’t put it back. Any advice? Many thanks.

[@Steve_1970]

👍👍👌👌

[@MrGullu77]

Hello Dear, I also have got the same filter. And I don't know how to use the control panel for the drum to clean automatically what are the best settings for it and how to turn it in action with open lid... Because in this video you didn't explain that. Thanks

[@inmotion81]

No baby koi this year

[@mrgibbs7916]

Good evening. Question: Is it a design floor where all the 💩 collects at the side of the drum if you look in from the top?

[@AdamJulyan]

Simple answer is yes but all drums do this just the oase one is pretty bad for it.

[@mrgibbs7916]

@AdamJulyan was thinking of putting a 4 inch extension peace only about an inch long on the inlet so everything would drop straight into the drum.

[@AdamJulyan]

@mrgibbs7916 the best solution I've found is the put an air stone or 2 in the gap to keep the water moving. I suspect if you put an extension into the drum it won't make much difference as the dirt settles there because the water isn't flowing fast enough in that area.

[@mrgibbs7916]

@@AdamJulyan will have a try at both and see what happens.

[@MikeyDunn]

If I'd paid that much for a filter I'd expect the motor to work for at least 5 years.

[@Maatson_]

Motor will burn out if it has to work to hard . The issue was the rubber causing the drum to stay stuck that will force the motor to work harder heat up and dye out .

[@Ash7]

Hi Adam I think I’m quite close to you and wondering if you know anyone who rents temporary vats as need to do some maintenance in summer? Cheers

[@aidandalton7404]

I used an inflatable swimming pool as a holding pond when I was repairing my pond. Only €20 in symths toys. Just in case you're stuck. Remember to cover it to prevent fish jumping. 👍

[@AdamJulyan]

Yeah I think you're best bet is a swimming pool, pond vats are too expensive.

[@daveyboy8802]

Shocking, Oase equipment is so unreliable and doesn’t last long at all in my experience.