PondMAX Complete Bio System with UV Filtration - Get the 'Know How'

[@BigDaddy-gh2ew]

Nice to see a no nonsense video, excellent job not waisting a single second while covering all bases. Give that guy a raise!

[@robertnewsome3663]

This is the best tutorial ive ever seen straight to the point and no nonsense.

[@paulhoward979]

Comprehensive & informative video 👍👍👍

[@francesluck6597]

Thanks mate, that really cleared up a lot of my confusion about this unit I've only seen in ads. Thanks again for a clear concise video, cheers!

[@kencory2476]

Thanks for this tutorial! We just purchased a pump that has much more water flow than our previous pump, i.e. much more than we need (in our setup, the pump fills an upper pond that flows into a lower pond via a waterfall. The upper pond can overflow, leaking water). Does that flow diverter on the top of the filter also provide control over water flow?

[@daguyfrdwndablock524]

This is now my new favorite thing .!.

[@johnbeazley61]

thank you for this how to video being a Newbie I was so grateful job well done

[@mollydooka17]

Thank you, very helpful, just serviced my PF4500UV with the help of your video. The manual differs slightly from the video instructions: the clear hose piece is recommended for the inlet pump in the manual, and the black one is shown as the hose outlet back to the pond. The rationale is that you can see if the inlet pump is getting clogged with algae. The manual recommends turning the spin handle anti-clockwise 24-36 times to backwash, in the video it looks like you're doing it clockwise. Despite those two discrepancies, good video, cheers

[@5377js]

Great video thank you. Very clear

[@hayleyneale8504]

We are wanting to get one, should we empty our dirty pond and start a fresh or just put it in and let it do its job and it will turn my green pond clear ,what is best ?

[@oinkooink]

For the corrugated piping that attaches to the outlet and inlet nozzles on the filter...what's the best clamp? I'm using a single band clamp and it doesn't seem that great because it always wants to slip off the corrugation.

[@PeterJohnson76]

I recently got the Aqua pro AP6100DW and External Canister pressure filter combo for my new Shade house pond/stream,. it's really good. Can the AP6100DW be used in amphibious mode ?

[@lizardmilk]

I never see a video of what to do with the return. What are the best options.

[@mhgrabow]

What is the little orange star thing? I have a 1200 and it does not spin but has water in it...

[@hayleyneale8504]

What size hoses and clamps do I need

[@tommikehappy]

Good job, what's the pump's model number?

[@davethepondguy9533]

I basically have the same unit can I dig a hole and install it in the ground up to the top cover without cracking from freezing weather?

[@raviparkash3]

Hi cud u plz tell why our fishtank canister filter making crackling sound?

[@slammen1920]

What size are the flat hosetail washers and where can I buy replacement ones please , what are they called ?

[@ravenred201]

I bought this unit (the largest one with UV) about 3 yrs ago. For the last two yrs, it's leaked slow and steady...cleaning it makes the leak worse. It now leaks so bad, i lose about 2 inches of water a day. It just steadily comes out of the UV upper section...the pressure keeps it trickling out. I paid nearly $500 for this unit and am very unhappy that it leaks so bad. Otherwise, it would have been a great unit.

[@masonbaker2377]

Do the sponge filters rotate during normal use?

[@entengkabesote6018]

Wow amazing.😊😊😊😊

[@ngoctu2603]

How long it last? I still deciding which one to use for my first pond. Does it take alot of power ?

[@alanwill]

Great video, thanks! What does the bubble on top of the diverter do? I have a similar unit and noticed there's a collection of green stuff, likely moss, building up on the bottom of it. Is that anything to worry about?

[@MFL92028]

I see no one has replied.. on my unit, it doesn't do anything .. methinks it's supposed to indicate back pressure when the filters are very dirty and should be cleaned.

[@martinsmadhousemusic8329]

I have been researching all the available filters w/ UV light. I am beginning to notice that most of these are maintenance intensive and the additional cost seems to be built into the filter.. Replacement of filters, UV bulbs etc. plus the additional cost of hose and hose attachments. I'm not sure there is any value in buying an item for 400.00 and then continue to spend money on it. Although, planed obsolesce is genius..

[@kleinfeicht]

UV light is needed in all systems so not a uncommon probem what did break or is ir just leaking? There a lot of things to get rid of leaking

[@alessandromassidda6391]

hi, is it possible to remove uv bulb when the filter is full by water?

[@joeythefoxxo]

No. Since the system is pressurized, you would be met with a face full of pond water through the uv port. Always turn off your pump.

[@MrOMGthatswhatshesai]

does this filter need a pump to run it r can it be ran like a traditional canister????

[@PondMAXAustralia]

Thank you for your query Alain. These filters do not have a built in pump. To find out which pump and filter combo would best suit you, please feel free to contact us on 1300 278 283, [e-mail] or contact your nearest retailer.

[@thuong2711]

I am looking to buy an outdoor fish pond filter. Can you give me some advices about these 2 filters? How difference is this between the Fish Mate Pressurized UV+Bio Pond Filters and Fish Mate Gravity UV+Bio Pond Filters?

[@PondMAXAustralia]

+Hoai Nguyen Hi, A few points to consider would be that: 1. Gravity feed filters as really something of the past, due to the nature of having to install them above the water line. This impacts it’s ability’s to be installed in a hidden spot around the pond area. 2. Filters without an “easy clean function” become a chore to clean. As with all filtration, regular maintenance is mandatory to keep a healthy environment. If this become a regular chore, it may be missed in our busy lives. 3. Also, Filters with only a back flush system, without an “easy clean function” sponge agitation do not clean the system efficiently, virtually rendering the cleaning system useless. 4.Our filters come with not only an backflush, but full “easy clean function” agitation to assist the sponges to release the muck build us and only takes a few min on a regular basis to clean. One we had on Test for 3.5 years was never opened up to remove the sponges to clean them because we used the “easy clean function” on a weekly basis. 5. Sticking to a born and bred brand in Australia, for example Pondmax, guarantees spare parts when the need arises. Please let our sales team know if you have any queries on [e-mail]. Thanks and I hope this helps.

[@shydulmursalin1137]

Sir, how much this filter, and par hour how many leatre clean, and after how many days I need to clean

[@kennethmolta6987]

does anyone know what brand of hoses were attached to the pump?

[@craigmanos8974]

I bought 2 of these, nothing but problems. Light quit working on one and the other leaked.

[@frankjaquez4363]

It may be because it's 2 years old but how can I find this unit I would like to purchase I've tried to look up your website but can't seem to find it

[@zigzaks]

Used the filter for two years without replacing light bulb . Finally uv give up and the foam filters get worn out by the handle.. Bough another one-same as i was very satisfied

[@joeythefoxxo]

The UV bulb must be replaced annually, as it actually loses UV output almost completely by the end of that year.

[@masonbaker2377]

How do you rate this system?

[@arifulhaque631]

how much this unit? I want to 10000litter per hour one unit & how much it tells me details, please.

[@mykoiobsession]

Great demo of how to set up the filter and how it works however I am very very surprised you would tell people how to bypass the UV safety switch to see if the globe (bulb) is working. You should NEVER, NEVER look directly at the UV globe when operating unless you want to permanently damage your eyes.

[@Michael-rh7ie]

Good video... but shouldn't be touching a UV bulb with bare hands as it can damage the bulb and shorten its life.

[@The1972boom]

I can't wrap my head around this, why is there no bio media filter....if i use this in a fish tank, they're going to get the same water that's pouring in it....just not the food (would be stuck on the sponges) this has to get smelly within a week.

[@joeythefoxxo]

There were bio balls at 3:00.

[@davidsavage7894]

How come this is the same guy in the AQUA PRO VIDEO?????????????

[@foysal1982]

Thanks

[@mariuszpona862]

I thing, that you should not touch the UV lamp with naked hands !

[@GarethWalton2]

I know you’re doing a demonstration, but it really bothers me when you open that waste water back into the pond, quite literally doing a wrong demonstration lol

[@MFL92028]

BIG MISTAKE! You touched the UV bulb .. which is also quartz.. and may turn black where you touched it ... the bulb is very hot inside the quartz sleeve, and will react with your fingerprints, discoloring the glass, making it hotter and less transparent to UV light ... the UV light will now not clean your water, and may structurally fail inside the quartz shield, damaging the shield tube.

[@joeythefoxxo]

I don’t think the failure would be that absolutely catastrophic. Yeah it may fail a couple months prematurely, but it really doesn’t turn black or explode. And it still produces plenty of UV.