Sleeper pond build part 6. Return, skimmer and pipework install. Dose the bottom drain leak....

[@RamseysDIYKoiPond]

Wow mate youve got loads done...... looking good now mate 👌🐟👍

[@dannycurrie1]

I'm Cracking on mate. I've got the fish in now :)

[@RamseysDIYKoiPond]

@@dannycurrie1 blimey mate lol defo looking foward to the next update then 👍👌🐟

[@Tom_Prendiville]

Dan can you hear that.........it's the sweet sounds of success 👏🏼well done matey 👍🏼 great job.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Almost there. Been having a few electrical issues now. I'll get there..

[@Tom_Prendiville]

@@dannycurrie1 im not sure how but if there is anything i can help with just let me know mate 👍

[@alexkoi4life914]

Now it looks like a pond. Good job 👍🏻

[@dannycurrie1]

Getting there now. Thanks

[@gwatsongw]

Coming on nicely Danny 👌 slow and steady wins the race and less chance of a balls up ☺

[@dannycurrie1]

Mate I've had a complete balls up the last 2 days. Got an electric shock off the water due to faulty electrics in the house and got problems with the filters. More videos coming soon on it all

[@gwatsongw]

@@dannycurrie1 Please please please take care with the electrics and water...they do not belong together...I lost a very good friend many years ago with the same sort of thing. Even though my pond has been professionally wired every thing in my filter house also has it's own circuit breaker...stay safe mate 🙏

[@dannycurrie1]

@@gwatsongw I will do. I've got a sparky coming out soon. Its a problem with 1 of the rings on the fuse board. It's not actually the pond that's the issue. But getting it professionally sorted. Learned my lesson the hard. Luckily it wasn't serious

[@gwatsongw]

@@dannycurrie1 good to hear 👍👍👍

[@Simonsimps]

Seen the spoilers on Facebook :( Still can't beat watching a video though. Well done, looks brilliant. Can't wait for the next one. Oh those Top Koi pellets you recommended a while a go, my fish love them. Eating a bit more now the pond is at 12 degrees. Cheers.

[@dannycurrie1]

I'll have some more videos coming soon. Got this fish in today. Have a few problems though with filters and electric. All will be revealed soon. Glad your fish are doing well on them pellets. Mine are still. Loving them in the grow on

[@davesaxon7348]

Looking forward to the next one mate, well done 👍🏼

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Next one will be the window. Will have it up in the next few days. Keep an eye out 👍

[@Simon.Bryant]

Looks awesome Dan! Keep up the great work 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Almost there now. Soon be time for you to start yours

[@IcenI_Koi]

Well done Dan, nice job mate looking forward to the next one.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Next one will be the window. It's all in and sealed now. Been having a few electrical issues. But hopefully have this pond finished soon

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Woop Woop.. you are nearly there. I know we spoke but just wanted to say well done again.. Still lots to do, but water is in and it's just the finishing touch now.

[@dannycurrie1]

It's really getting there now. I've been having a few electrical problems aswell as a few leaks. All good fun but I'll get there eventually

[@martincsaquatics]

Awesome work wish i had your diy skills your ponds going to be awesome

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. I appreciate. I love your pond. More natural, been following your chanel for a while. I'm crap at DIY mate, if I can do this anyone can. I've had a few balls ups in the last couple of days, keep your eye out for the videos

[@davecooke914]

Really come on dun great job bet you can't wait get your koi in 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Should have the koi in I'm the next few days. Video on the window coming soon. Happy days

[@davecooke914]

@@dannycurrie1 look forward to seeing the video great job 👍

[@mattsonhobbies6966]

Well done Dan looking great mate 👍👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Looking like I'm gona beat you on getting it finished 😂 Got a few electrical issues to sort at the moment still

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

Hey where have you been young man! We're missing your videos!

[@mattsonhobbies6966]

@@dannycurrie1 😂😂😂😂😂 Danny you might you know 😂😂😂 I can't ever find time to finish it with jen working weekends I find it hard to get out with Alfie 😂😂 Well done tho mate looks brilliant

[@mattsonhobbies6966]

@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection hello lau, how are you thank you for that warm message. Ive been so busy I really do apologise and I will get one up soon I promise 👍

[@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection]

@@mattsonhobbies6966 yeah I am good. Working working working. Don't apologise. Was just wondering if everything was ok with you. sorry Danny, we are hijacking your area..

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Looking good Dan well done mate you are all most there now mate 👍👌

[@dannycurrie1]

Getting there now mate. Been hard work and not without its fair share of problems. Good luck with yours. Will be well worth it in the end

[@kevinfaddy4656]

Well done Danny it’s coming along great I know there’s nothing worse then working in horrible conditions bet you can’t wait till it’s all done

[@dannycurrie1]

It's not been fun in this weather. But when I'm sat with a beer watching them in the summer it will be all worth it

[@kevinfaddy4656]

@@dannycurrie1 true winter is always bad time to work and now with COVID just makes it worse, so all the best and have a drink on me 🍻

[@dannycurrie1]

@@kevinfaddy4656 will do mate haha. I've been part furloughed so given me the time I need to do it though

[@KoiRun50]

Looking fantastic, nice pipe work. Congrats on the 1k+ subs!! 👏. Wanna see how the purge work. Thanks mate.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Never thought I'd get that many subs. It's crazy people want to watch my badly edited videos 🤣 I'll do a video on the purge, I tried it today, water comes out with some force. Got absolutely soaked

[@KoiRun50]

@@dannycurrie1 lol sorry

[@dannycurrie1]

@@KoiRun50 😂😂

[@Mikemkp]

Looking good buddy well done 👍🏻

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Should have the fish in very soon if all go's to plan

[@mattthornton882]

Very good work in hard conditions mate. I’m at the same stage on my own pond build and it’s hard work in this weather. Ready for spring tho. Keep up the good work.

[@dannycurrie1]

Not fun in this weather. But like you say will be able to sit back and enjoy it in the summer. Its all worth the effort in the end

[@marksmith566]

Looking good buddy 👌

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Video on the window coming soon :)

[@marekskoipond9083]

Looking good, coming together just in time for spring/summer.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. That was the plan. Hopefully can sit back and enjoy it once the weather's nice again

[@asterixborden-koi6881]

Looking good so far M8 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. I'm really pleased with how it's going. Few problems still to work out but I'll get there

[@thekoimastersapprentice3839]

Can’t wait to see the one when you fit your window, I’m about to on mine. I was planning on doing it the same way as you, window first then liner. But most of the videos show it the other way round. Fingers crossed yours works fine so I can do it the same! 🙏🤞

[@dannycurrie1]

I'll have the video up soon mate. I couldn't decide wich way to do it. It's worked out fine this way though. I've got it full and no leaks. I'll have the video up in a few days when I get round to putting it together

[@dannycurrie1]

Good luck with your window. Let me know how you get on

[@thekoimastersapprentice3839]

@@dannycurrie1 brilliant, well done on getting it done! The window should be here in the next couple of days, so great timing on your video 😂 yes I’ll let you know how it goes. Keep up your posts really loving them!

[@dannycurrie1]

@@thekoimastersapprentice3839 glad your enjoying the videos. I still find it mad that so many people are watching them. I'll try and get the video up soon for you

[@thekoimastersapprentice3839]

@@dannycurrie1 I’m loving them, I’m at the stage of my pond being built, and just waiting for things to be delivered so I can do the next jobs. So it’s the only thing that’s keeping me going! 😂

[@thomasheight4164]

Looking good mate

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Almost there now finally

[@progressivepondkeeping]

Well done mucka looking very nice 👌👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Keep your eye out for the next couple of videos. Had a right mare. Got an electric shock off the water last night

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@@dannycurrie1 😮😮⚡⚡ not good. I've had one myself from a float switch

[@dannycurrie1]

@@progressivepondkeeping electrics are dangerous that's for sure and I got no idea what I'm doing. Getting a sparky out soon

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@@dannycurrie1 I don't blame ya.. drop an rcd plug on the power for now trip faster that way 👌👍

[@dannycurrie1]

@@progressivepondkeeping I had one on but it didn't even trip. This is the problem. I don't think my fuse box is earthed properly

[@shaunleonard8146]

Nice one Dan.

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks 👍

[@barrykoikeepercooper8052]

Looking good mate hope the electrician is not to expensive sure it will be a wire with a screw or nail in it pal just finding it problem

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. I'll get it sorted. Hopefully that's all it is. Just 1 problem after another these last couple of days

[@mountainkoi9673]

It's looking great Dan, on the final lap now i think 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. I've had an absolute mare today. Got the fish in the pond now but having loads of problems with electrics and the filters

[@richd-koi]

Good work mate 👍 nearly there looks huge. Heard on discord u had a nightmare with your electric. Hope its all sorted n u got a sparky in 👍🐟

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. Ponds looking great. I've got the electrics on a different ring so it's working now, fish are all safe. Still got to get a sparky out to sort it. Can't use the boiler at the minute. But atleast the fish are safe

[@richd-koi]

@@dannycurrie1 yeah we can cope without the boiler on but the fish would struggle with no air/filtration. Bet the mrs was happy as they usually are with pond work 🤣👍🐟

[@dannycurrie1]

@@richd-koi I think the Mrs is almost at breaking point with it all. I've got some grovelling to do when this is all over 😂

[@richd-koi]

@@dannycurrie1 🤣 always the case mine wasnt happy with my k1 bead buy after promising the ashp was my last big buy. Not in stock avin to wait for it 2 weeks n counting so far

[@dannycurrie1]

@@richd-koi be worth it in the end though mate. Make sure you video it when it's hear

[@adamhelling2601]

3 dislikes 🤷🏻‍♂️ ignore the haters mate good job it’s going to be amazing when finished 👍👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. You always get some haters. Don't bother me. I do my thing. As far as KZbin go's thumbs down still help it reach more people so Im not fussed

[@adamhelling2601]

@@dannycurrie1 the amount of work involved is unbelievable! So I’ve decided I’m going to do my own channel. Just going to do a slideshow and maybe get more confident as I go along. Your explanation of everything is perfect mate. Watch this space! 🤪 #pondfam

[@dannycurrie1]

@@adamhelling2601 definitely do some videos on it, as much as anything it's great to look back on. I can't really believe I've got some many subscribers now, I can't stand watching my own videos back, makes me cringe 🤣 always good to hear some people are finding them helpful though, trying to share all the information I wish I had when I started

[@w.k.pitsallaboutthefish6460]

Great progress... Nearly there mate 👍

[@dannycurrie1]

Getting there finally. Been hard work. Had a few cock ups last couple of days. Keep your eye out for the videos

[@albertmyers7176]

Great vid thank you

[@dannycurrie1]

Welcome mate. Glad your enjoying them :)

[@greenmachinesweden]

Good work! I would put sealer between the skimmer plate and liner as well. Maybe not too late?

[@frankiepitt9135]

He did.

[@greenmachinesweden]

@@frankiepitt9135 ok, my bad :)

[@dannycurrie1]

Yeah I did both. Sorry didn't show it that clearly. It's all sealed no. No leaks.

[@greenmachinesweden]

@@dannycurrie1 thats Great.

[@johnhancock1968]

Great job Danny, what type/brand of skimmer did you use, only I want to add one to my sleeper pond.

[@dannycurrie1]

It's an ultraskim from absolute koi 👍

[@huwpritlove5914]

I think it looks better than anything else just a bit over budget for me. Looks reasonable straight forward to build though.

[@topklassphotography]

start my dig on saturday cant wait to be at this stage lol

[@dannycurrie1]

Good luck mate. Will be hard work but worth it in the end. Do some videos of it. It's great to be able to look back on what you've achieved

[@mark5tytshort770]

Did you do video on fitting window

[@dannycurrie1]

I will be. Coming soon mate

[@jaketunstal8477]

Is this a gravity fed bottom drain I’m building one as we speak ?

[@dannycurrie1]

Yes it is mate. If you have a look at the video before this it shows it going in and sealing to the liner

[@jaketunstal8477]

Nice I’m starting building mine Monday I’ll post a video I’m doing it on a budget from ground up homemade filters the lot

[@dannycurrie1]

@@jaketunstal8477 good lick mate. Get some videos up. Always interested to see other peoples pond builds. Nothing wrong with doing it on a budget. If you've not seem it already check out wrighty on KZbin he did some amazing DIY filters in some of his old videos

[@jaketunstal8477]

I must have spent my entire week watching videos on homemade filters ... I just hope mine works 😆

[@Technologyadvisor1]

So I am just about to install a kockney koi skimmer box on my pond just wondering how best to install it. The skimmer box is around 1 inch above the main water level on my pond. well I hope it is the pond seems to be level know. So what advise would you give about fitting a skimmer ? the skimmer seems to be a 1/4 above what will be the water level. I in vision the water level of the pond will be about 1 inch below the top of the sleepers. Above that will be a capping piece of wood which is about 50mm in thickness.

[@dannycurrie1]

The biggest advice would be to use a proper rubber EPDM liner rather than a cheap one. There much easier to get a good seal on. I've not had any experience with the kockney koi skimmers. But use plent of sealant, also around the joints on the skimmer. Not sure if you've seen his channel but AD's koi has one of these skimmers

[@ChrisEvans1001]

Would you happen to recall which skimmer you bought? I'm looking for one that has a fairly shallow entry. This appears to meet my needs!

[@MrT4HFC]

Hi, is that a JBR bottom Drain, and what skimmer is it please as I'm looking for one, and doing my pond exactly the same but with sleepers on the side..cheers

[@dannycurrie1]

The bottom drain in from jbr. The skimmer is an ultraskim from absolute koi. Although jbr do a similar one. Good luck with your build 👍

[@CBersPond]

Nearly there, apart from the electric issues 👍 Did you not think about having the BD purge line the opposite way, so that it could go into the same waste line as your drum? Stay safe.

[@dannycurrie1]

I did think about doing that but my drum waste is only 1.5" and I wanted the full 4" to give it a good flow to purge properly. I'll sort something out with if for the future

[@jameswithers3066]

Very nice, what are the dimensions?

[@dannycurrie1]

It's 8ftx12ftx4ft

[@jameswithers3066]

@@dannycurrie1 nice

[@dannycurrie1]

@@jameswithers3066 thanks. I'm really pleased with how it's turning out. A real upgrade from what I had before

[@timgooch4933]

Hi Danny, I installed the same skimmer as you can you get a basket for it as cannot recall where i got it as got details off one of your videos thanks! Tim.

[@dannycurrie1]

It's from absolute koi. they don't actually make a basket for it. I did see a KZbin video with a link for someone who makes one. If I can find it I'll stick the link in for you. I don't use on. Everything just go's into the drum

[@lukel3438]

Did you need to pre drill holes for this bottom drain or does it just require drilling screws straight through or just use a screw driver ?

[@huwpritlove5914]

Hi Danny where did you get your skimmer from? I’m looking to do a sleeper build soon and that looks like a good option.

[@dannycurrie1]

It's from absolute koi. Not cheap but they made it to exactly fit the sleepers at no extra cost. It's well worth a look, I'm really impressed with it so far

[@huwpritlove5914]

Thanks

[@huwpritlove5914]

For that price I would like them to come and fit it as well! But it does look like a great bit of kit. Think I need to learn how to plastic weld! I want a custom bakki shower anyway so that might be an option.

[@dannycurrie1]

@@huwpritlove5914 you get what you pay for mate. In my opinion it's the best skimmer on the market but it comes at a price. Custom made to the size I need so I'm happy with it

[@aaroncooper516]

danny what skimmer is that please also dose it screw in to the wood looking to get one for my new pond build next year chhers aaron

[@dannycurrie1]

It's an ultraskim from absolute koi. I had it made narrower to fit my sleepers. And yes it dose screw into the sleepers. Not cheap but well worth the money in my opinion.

[@marcellinemcnally3768]

Nearly there now ,weather helps ,👍😷😂

[@dannycurrie1]

Weather is so much nicer now. Making a massive difference. Nearly there..

[@foxyben1212]

Where did you get all your pipe and fittings?

[@dannycurrie1]

Most of my fittings i got from coastal koi. Some of the pipe from them and some from plasticpipeshop.co.uk

[@KoiChronicles]

#HangOn in there Dan 👍🙏⛩️🈂️KC

[@dannycurrie1]

Thanks mate. I'll get there in the end. Having a major problem with my house electrics. I got a shock off the water in the pond last night. Luckily no fish or humans seriously harmed

[@KoiChronicles]

@@dannycurrie1 Electrical installation is very 🚫dangerous🚫 Sir, as I'm sure you are aware. My advice would be please consult a professional person, that will advise moving forwards in the correct safely manor. #DoorsOpen 🚪🙏⛩️🈂️KC

[@dannycurrie1]

@@KoiChronicles got a sparky coming out. Its a fault with the socket ring in the house not actually the pond. Got the pond running off a different ring temporarily so all fish are safe for now

[@shaneclay5433]

Hi mate where abouts was the skimmer from? Thanks

[@dannycurrie1]

It's from absolute koi

[@iosaccoleman]

Hey what thickness pond liner did you go for?

[@dannycurrie1]

It's 1mm think EPDM rubber 👍

[@usinavan]

Can I ask what skimmer that is please