In this video I am out helping Stuart build a new pond. Its block work rendered and fiberglass. With a bottom drain and Nexus filter.
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@stewgordon92912 жыл бұрын
Well-done mate 👌 Finally ! Someone who speaks in clear terms . Some People on youtube really over complicating koi pond set up .
@stewgordon92912 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee any tips on gluing bottom drain pipe work its being a bastard to push in dry fit and no glue added yet
@ultimatefishkeeping3 жыл бұрын
It's looking good. Well thought out and nicely set up. I look forward to see it complete. 😊👍
@shaunleonard81463 жыл бұрын
Nice treat for me! Will be Lovely when finished. Thank You for sharing Lee.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome. Thanks for commenting. More videos soon.
@mikefogo99123 жыл бұрын
He makes it look so easy to do,great pond👍
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. He's had years of practice.
@zerad33073 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pond !
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Will be great to see it with some fish in.
@zerad33073 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine keep us updated sir.
@pedrotigastiti11513 жыл бұрын
You look like Phil Collins. At the same time, the setup is superb.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Your not the first person to tell me that. Other have said i look like Kevin Spacey the least said about that the better.
@vishalsood31483 жыл бұрын
Very easily you explain.. I always confuse how to nexus install but the way of explaining is too good.. you doing 👏👍👍
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Take care my friend.
@timronayne842 ай бұрын
Great video mate 👌
@progressivepondkeeping3 жыл бұрын
Proper job 👌👍
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes it should last for years. Stuart will be pleased.
@KoiTimeUSA3 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
can't wait to get back and see how its going.
@paulgaspar13553 жыл бұрын
Very professional
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I think the pond owner will be happy with it.
@dhonnavlogs48303 жыл бұрын
it looks good sharing.keep safe always.ser you godbless
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
The pond is nearly finished now will be doing another video very soon.
@Bikecampcook3 жыл бұрын
Would be better off putting a layer of insulation board like Cellotex with grab adehsive on the walls and floor and then glass on top. Better for heat retention and laying the fiberglass render loves to hold damp and in the end can crack the glass.
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
yeah this is pretty old school imo
@kimuseni3 жыл бұрын
Nice pond
@amhursty8613 жыл бұрын
Nice build looks amazing which would say is the best cement mix 4-1 OR 3-1 for the breeze blocks.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't make much difference. Built like that of a concrete slab and fibreglass it will be there for 30 years.
@shengliu8463 жыл бұрын
Nice pond! Do you have a link for the Pontac pump? Thx
@douglasbravo87513 жыл бұрын
Great job, I liked it
@peterfinkill80983 жыл бұрын
Nice size pond. I think the skimmer would have been better installed using an extension across the block work rather than chiselling out the blockwork. Also I would like to see some filtration on the skimmer before it goes back to the pond. Thanks for sharing Lee.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes skimmer extension does make for a cleaner install. But I am sure the wall is more than strong enough. The skimmer has a basket in it for collection the surface leaves etc. Maybe one day they might add something like a shower and that would give some extra biological filtration.
@madmikesworld57133 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine or a tempest. 👍
@xaviershen38313 жыл бұрын
Great job !
@kaosvauxhall3 жыл бұрын
Great build mate... however I think you might have messed up... how will you change the bulb on UV light without dismantling the unit from the loop?
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
This was always in the plan. its fitted with union couplings to enable it to be lifted up whilst changing.
@rossbeck73893 жыл бұрын
Cinder block / mortor congratulations you just created a leaching problem of lime into the h20 leading to a back pocket drain issue.
@CBersPond3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Lee 👍 Always like to see a pond build video. Why wasn't the BD piped straight to the Nexus, rather than to the corner, and then across to the Nexus in the filter bay? Less bends means more flow, doesn't it? Stay safe.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes that would have been better. To keep the pond as large as possible it was decided to make the filter chamber slightly smaller and that required a modification to the bottom drain. The intended flow was well within the capability of the 4in pipe so extra bends will have no negative impact.
@CBersPond3 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine Looking forward to part 2.
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
90 degree bends restrict the flow, no matter if you are using high flow or low flow. swept bends are the only way to help reduce the effect.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
@@MickRiley yes your right 90 do restrict the flow. As do all fittings to some degree or another. Even straight run of pipe will have effect. However for the flow required here about 1500 gallon per hour through the Nexus. There will be no problem at all. Nexus will work better with a more moderate flow. Also there is a significant price difference between swept fittings and standard.
@MrWiskin3 жыл бұрын
Dividing wall not tied into the blockwork? Good luck with that!
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Stuart used several screw in ties to help tie the dividing wall in. With those blocks flat side down and the addition of the fibreglass I doubt it will go far. Fingers crossed lol.
@Luckytrowel123 жыл бұрын
Should have bonded it really. I've seen some horror stories in my time.
@kyledale2013 жыл бұрын
Nice job lee well done Did you use yellow building sand for the render mate
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes. 3 to 1 and I added some plasticizer. To make it a bit more workable.
@kyledale2013 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine ive just ordered a tonne of plastering sand if id of known cause ive git a tonne of yellow lol keep up the good videos mate loving them learning loads
@ItsNickP3 жыл бұрын
Hope you havent fixed the UV to the wall to hard otherwisr you cant change bulbs. Im sure you used the quick release attachments
@NoName-cu4gr11 ай бұрын
I have a plan to build a 4.5m x 2m raised bed (outer) with 7N 140mm solid concrete blocks (27kg) height will be 4 courses high (225mm x 4) from just below ground level Do you think those blocks would be strong enough laid in the 140mm wide configuration? to support an incorporated small pond at one end, probably have it as a 3 course high with coping stones. Only perhaps 600mm x 2000mm for a water feature with some small fish in it. I think it'd be plenty strong enough but looking around the internet I see some folks building seriously beefy walls and started having doubts. I'm currently digging out the footings for concrete backfill those will be a good 300mm pluss deep
@leecalladine11 ай бұрын
I know a lot of ponds are over engineered. But the effect of years of moisture freezing in the mortar might weaken the structure. If in any doubt lay them flat or brick up the front to strengthen.
@ianjames13523 жыл бұрын
How mush do it cost for a fall set up offa koi pond 10x6x4. This is a nice set up.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
It's hard to give a price to build a Koi po d. There are many variables. But it could be anything from a few thousand. To much much more depending on how you go about it. How much work you do yourself etc.
@tiroshanindika17773 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@user-lh2qs6ft6o3 жыл бұрын
Do you not need a pre filter before the nexus or is this not needed
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
The Nexus does not have a pre filtration. It's all built in.
@DavidJHarrisonEssex3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am going to install 3 bottom drain when I do my pond, the wall & floor will be Sleepers which I already have, they are painted with Bitumen (except the outerside), making it waterproof, I will cover the underside of the base with tarpaulin & cement the inside floor with garden slabs & or waterproof plastic along with the inside walls. What do you think? I was unsure about the bottom drain as I was worried about them leaking the losing everything but I've read so many people regret not installing them, as I plan to have a 23 foot pond with a 3 foot dip to go under the bridge where I plan to put one of the & 1 at each end. I assume they don't feed on gravity. I had to have the column down on this video so didn't hear everything. Any advice? Thanks.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Bottom drain is the single biggest step in the right direction you can take when building a Koi pond. Very important. You wouldn't buy a land rover and not have it fitted with 4 wheel drive. I made a very comprehensive video about building Koi pond a few years ago. Still relevant I will post the link.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
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@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
I also made one about sleeper ponds too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJiTk6mImKachqc
@DavidJHarrisonEssex3 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine Thanks. Appreciated
@notoriousride92232 жыл бұрын
Will we get a part 2?
@Technologyadvisor12 жыл бұрын
need help have pond one air pump fitting 18mm I need to adapt to 8mm air pipe any ideas? The pump came with a rubber tube that is about 18mm but can not seem to find a fitting for my large air stone that has a 8mm pipe.8
@davidwheeler47173 жыл бұрын
One question why doesn’t the skimmer go through for the filtration
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
The skimmer is there to draw in some water off the very top of the pond. It has a basket inside it to collect leaves or un eaten food etc. It prevents the greasy proteins layer from building up on the surface. By connecting it directly to the pump you can get a good pull on it and regulate this with a valve. Also if this was to be taken to the filtration system it potentially would reduce the pull on the bottom drain and reduce its efficiency. I know some people set them up running into the filter but I have always done it this way and got excellent results. You could also run an independent pump for the skimmer but If its done that way and a blockage obstructs the skimmer, there would be no water for the pump and it might burn out the pump.
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
great point
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine greasy proteins will pass through its no more than surface leaf and debris collector and nothing else unless directed to a filter, maybe a little bit of biomass would be in the pipework nothing else.
@JPH.ESPSS23253 жыл бұрын
How will you replace the bulb in the UV as you’ll need to slide it out
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Either side the UV there are threaded union couplings. The unit can easily be lift out up onto the side to allow for the bulb change.
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
i agree that's a nightmare for bulb change and those push valves are junk and will not hold water back after a year of biomass build up, ball valves and rubber boots should be used where you need them glued pressure pipes a nightmare!
@dougiemontana48153 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, where is the skimmer line going, into the nexus? Also you didn’t mention a purge valve for bottom drain and general waste, where does it go? Thanks
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
The skimmer is going to the pump. The skimmer has a basket inside to collect the leaves and uneaten food etc. There is no dedicated purge valve. I do agree it would be a nice feature to have a direct to waste purge. However it can be purged into the filter and this should be done regularly.
@dougiemontana48153 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine got you. So does does the skimmer return with the filtration or does it have a separate outlet? Sorry for questions but I’m planning a pond myself.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
@@dougiemontana4815 The skimmer and filter are using same pump. The water is combined inside the pump and return to the pond via 2 return.
@@dougiemontana4815 check out the full pond build. Its interesting and very detailed. Link posted.
@madmikesworld57133 жыл бұрын
Why skim the block work when you can put 10mm insulation on the walls a fibreglass straight onto a smooth surface.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes that's another way it can be done.
@arictai53 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm thinking to build a 13ft x 6ft undergrad pond (4 feet deep) and wonder do we need a planning permission to build a pond like this?
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Unlikely. Ponds don't normally need any planning in the UK to my knowledge.
@mykoiobsession3 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine You are lucky when it comes to no need for planning permission. Here in Oshawa, (southern Ontario Canada) any pond more than 24" deep requires a building permit, has strict regulations regarding placement when it come proximity to houses, fences, etc and the property must be properly fenced in on all sides. The build site must also be inspected by By-Law officers prior to starting construction and again once the pond is complete before water can be added. Safety first.
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
@@mykoiobsessionYes the laws are very different in other countries. I am surprised the UK councils aren't more strict, they don't normally miss a trick.
@davidneil14523 жыл бұрын
Lee question please is there any reason i cannot render my pond in 3 hits as its to big for me to do in one hit its going to be painted with the two pack epoxy
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
No reason. Should be fine. The paint is not as good as fibreglass though.
@davidneil14523 жыл бұрын
@@leecalladine many thanks
@johnhancock1968 Жыл бұрын
How come you don't use insulation boards instead of rendering?
@leecalladine Жыл бұрын
Concerned about impact from pointed object puncturing the fibreglass.
@scotthendersonKoiAndHawks2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate what mix was used for the render please
@leecalladine2 жыл бұрын
Simple 3 to 1 sand to cement works fine.
@davecooke9143 жыл бұрын
Would used ball values slide values leak not most reliable
@leecalladine3 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely more robust ball valves.. But also bit more bulky and the valves on the nexus are ball valves. The slide valves would only leak back to the pond.
@nikolaucznaum43123 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I have a similar slide valve on my pond and it leaks into my Eazy pod when cleaning, IMO a Ball valve to filter is the safest bet.
@joewebb10923 жыл бұрын
The wall looks pissed and not level at the start
@matthewlee89613 жыл бұрын
Rough as fuck. Blockwork should at very least be all tied in. And yes I know what I'm talking about im a master bricklayer.
@MickRiley3 жыл бұрын
plus the render is pointless with the advent of thermal foams etc that will give a smoother finish for the fibreglass guy
@Luckytrowel123 жыл бұрын
It hurt me when I saw the fella running those blocks in without a line. 😬 like a donkeys hind leg lol.
@willemvdeurzen95342 жыл бұрын
I do not like the that there is no filtration on the skimmer. Just like the 2" pump pipe work with the 90 degrea corners. This is causing so much loss of flow. Just a shame.
@leecalladine2 жыл бұрын
The pump is only pushing around 2000 gph. The friction loss is minimal. Like most things it could always be better, but is the juice worth the squeeze. I would always recommend increasing the diameter of the pipework to reduce friction. Often far less expensive and more effective than using swept bends.
@stevenattwood613 жыл бұрын
That filter right waste space bigger pond surely better
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@rossbeck73893 жыл бұрын
What alot of work,that will not last no more than 3 years. then the issues of hight maintaince.facts are facts.
@MikeZak1013 жыл бұрын
My pond is 5000 gallons and is built exactly the same way, was constructed in 2005 and is still housing the same fish, so that's that theory debunked, and you obviously have no idea what fibreglass is if you think leaching is a problem