T.K.P. Telford Koi Pond - Video 148 - Bakki Shower Project - The Filter Media is in & UFO Pond Light

[@HumberKoi]

Wow that’s polished, be interesting to see how the long term review goes in this product

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Yes, I’ve heard mixed reviews but think people weren’t aware that the media is designed to break down to continue releasing minerals into the water👍

[@asterixborden-koi6881]

Looking good Phil can’t wait to see the shower up and running mate 👍

[@TelfordKoiPond]

You and me both! Hopefully not long now

[@westbromkoi]

Superb job as always Phil, the media fitted like a glove. That new light is just the job 👍🏼👌🏼

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers Pete👍😊

[@raysharman7162]

Meticulous work as always, Phil 👍

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Many thanks! TBH it didn’t take long with some white vinegar and a bit of chrome cleaner😊👍

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Apologies but I thought I had responded to your question 🤔. My shower came from West Midlands Koi, I believe the chap that makes them only supplies them to Lee at West Midlands Koi👍

[@UpNorthKoiPond]

well Phil, just when I think you couldn't possibly be anymore tidier, you go and create the ultimate Bakki shower media arrangement I've ever seen! 😁 I was looking at those MT lotus root nitro ring, I think they would have gone perfect in there between the gaps👍 massive difference with the light, much much better. love it😀

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers Si, much appreciated 😊👍. Hopefully getting the pipe work sorted this weekend coming although I am off the Bristol on Sunday with Scrag to a dealer event day😊👍

[@UpNorthKoiPond]

@@TelfordKoiPond awesome. enjoy!

[@aaron659]

Great to see you finally getting the bakki ready. Nearly spring even thou we had snow on friday!!

[@TelfordKoiPond]

It can’t come soon enough for me😊👍

[@KoiKicks]

That shower looks great Phil 👍 👌. Think I'd have tried to get all the ceramic media in one tray vertically to minimise waste space then the matting in the others. Cheers😊

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers buddy, I’ll give it some thought😊👍

[@mykoiobsession]

The bakki shower is looking awesome but there is one important piece of kit you're missing...a high quality pair of sunglasses.😎🕶The shower reflects so much light that on a bright day it will blind anyone coming to look at your koi until you can get some mind-your- own-business or something similar on it to tone it down a bit. Very impressed with your chosen layout for the media in the trays. Looking forward to seeing it up and running. 👍🏻

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Thank you sir, much appreciated 😊👍. You are 100% correct about the sunglasses so will have a load of MYOB to plant in it and if all else fails……I have a can of black spray paint in the garage🤣😂🤣👍

[@ACKoi]

Looks like it will do a job mate 👍🏽 👍🏽👍🏽

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers guys, I can’t see how it can’t add something to my system so looking forward to seeing how well it performs 😊👍

[@ACKoi]

@@TelfordKoiPond More food this season 😁👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@CBersPond]

Great video Phil 👍 That Bakki Shower is going to look amazing when it's in-place. Excellent light as well. Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers Keith, much appreciated 😊👍

[@Wrighty]

Hi Phil, that's a posh shower you've got there mate. Just check, but when I was doing my shower, I was told the Mountain Tree media works better stood upright. The water runs down the spiral of the media, spending longer in the media. Just a thought mate. Everything's looking immaculate as usual 👍👍👌Take care, Terry.

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Thank you Terry, always appreciate you watching and commenting 👍. The guys at Mountain Tree advised that this media work’s equally well both upright and laid down, they suggest vertical stacking for multi bay filters and very large showers but horizontal stacking for smaller bakki showers and bakki rivers. TBH i think there is probably an argument for both but as i wanted to combine it with spiral matting I’m having to lay it down otherwise it won’t fit😊👍

[@Wrighty]

Ah! that's ok then mate. Someone told me I was wrong when I laid it down in one of my tiers because it was too tall. Great video mate. 👍👍👍

[@adethekoikeeper6505]

Looking good 👍 and that

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Thanks 👍 just need to get it plumbed in now……happy days😊👍

[@derekwillsher4715]

Morning Phil love your pond and videos I'm looking at building a pagoda over my pond an was wondering what you have used to cut out the sun ,regards

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Hello Derek🖐. If you take a look at my video no. 58 it shows the shadecloth and how I fixed it. I had already tried various types but found that one good wind and they were torn to shreds so found this amazing industrial shadecloth through a friend who makes/repairs awnings and seat covers for cars and all sorts of things. It’s similar to the breathable flooring that caravaners use in their awnings but this stuff has nylon and/or very thin wire running through the core which makes it virtually indestructible. I’ll have a look for the details in the morning or you can just contact my source direct, tell him I sent you and give him your approx. Measurements and he’ll give you a price - Dave shade Ltd on Facebook👍

[@StokeKoiAdventures]

Job well done, Phil, 😊

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers, just looking forward to getting it set up now👍

[@jamesprice9558]

Thats one clean looking shower did you polish it. Im interested to see how you get on with the media. I used the same stuff in my old showet and it fell apart into sand. Have they changed it as i was getting good results

[@TelfordKoiPond]

The mountain tree media is designed to break down over about 2 seasons, it’s the breaking down that allows it to continue releasing minerals into the water. I don’t think this is made clear enough which is why people are surprised when it breaks down. I have already fed this back to MT and will be sure to mention it when I commission it😊👍

[@jamesprice9558]

Thanks Phil I was not aware of that definitely be a good idea for Mt to explain that to stop confusion. Keep up the good work

[@user-Paul1958]

Nice looking shower, when I was planning mine all that came up were the cream plastic one - that would have needed to sit on the wall against the fence (blocking the view of the horse?) or where the blade is? From the undercurrent I suspect Mary was not keen on either (ugly?) so you are lucky that Clare is so understanding!!! Keep smiling.

[@TelfordKoiPond]

I am very lucky the Clare puts up with all my shortfalls 😂🤣👍. Mind you, she costs me a fortune in holidays to make up for it😊👍

[@user-Paul1958]

Not going to risk asking 'are the holidays worth it', sure you can get into enough trouble without me stirring anything or setting you up to fail. Sun soon be out and some proper Koi time to be spent!!!!

[@scrag68]

Top work again Phil well done, good job you didnt get 2 lights you would have melted the polycarb lol

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Cheers , definitely only 1 light required….you saved me £35👍

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

That is looking good mate and you will definitely get some good results with the media I really like it ,and the way you have packed it out was a great idea using up the off cuts well done mate very tidy as per normal mate #tidy

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Evening James, really good to see you back…..you were missed 👍. Hope to see you in Bristol on Sunday🤞👍

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

@@TelfordKoiPond deffo on the 25th

[@koikarma5363]

Looking good Phil hope you feel better soon 👍👍🚀👌

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Thanks 👍 definitely on the mend now👍

[@user-Paul1958]

Some bloody horrible bugs about at the moment!!!!

[@DanielHolt-f5e]

Afternoon Phil - I am at the same point as you - just about to purchase and add a Bakki shower - I know you got it from Lee but do you remember where he got it from as I think it would look superb on my pond - I am going to give the same media a try as well with the matting but understand to change it after two years

[@TelfordKoiPond]

I believe the chap that made my shower makes the exclusively for West Midlands koi so definitely have a look at what they do online👍. The build quality and welding on mine is a work of art in itself😊👍

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Apologies but I thought I had responded to your question 🤔. My shower came from West Midlands Koi, I believe the chap that makes them only supplies them to Lee at West Midlands Koi👍

[@DanielHolt-f5e]

Afternoon Phil - I am at the same point as you - just about to purchase and add a Bakki shower - I know you got it from Lee but do you remember where he got it from as I think it would look superb on my pond - I am going to give the same media a try as well with the matting but understand to change it after two years

[@TelfordKoiPond]

Yes, the way this ceramic media works is different from the infrared ceramic stuff because it is designed to break down and continuously release minerals into the water. They say to change it after 2 seasons but I know people who have been using it for 3 seasons and it’s still fairly new looking so I’ll see how it works in my pond😊👍

[@DanielHolt-f5e]

Afternoon Phil - I am at the same point as you - just about to purchase and add a Bakki shower - I know you got it from Lee but do you remember where he got it from as I think it would look superb on my pond - I am going to give the same media a try as well with the matting but understand to change it after two years