Terry wow . Water and Koi look great . The RDF working very well . It all looks A1 my friend 👍🏻👍🏻
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. It's amazing how much better the colour on the fish looks. Terry.
@AMGINE10007 жыл бұрын
Afternoon Terry, another cracking vid nice to see the process of viewing slides and how to look for problems, something I've never done but 100% makes sense why pond keepers do it 👍 pond and filter are running well bud think you have it nailed Takecare mate and keep em coming kev
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kev, hope all well with you mate. I keep pottering about this end lol. but I enjoy it, thanks mate, Terry.
@ronyelenich67307 жыл бұрын
Terry, glad you shared this with us, looks amazing. I am 100% going to build this as soon as I get your help. Looking forward to talking to you soon. Also, great video, love all your videos, all of your builds. I'm just looking forward to a care free pond!!! Happy ponding
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, Thank you. very much appreciated mate. I hope to have the plans out around the beginning of next week. They will be on my website diypondfilters.com thanks again, Terry.
@MARKSAQUATICS7 жыл бұрын
Another great video Terry.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, much appreciated, Terry
@psiop1367 жыл бұрын
What a job on the RDF Tel 👏 always inventing, always looking to improve. Great inspiration and work on the pond, always a pleasure to watch your work! 👍
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mate, thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
@3olemrac6 жыл бұрын
New sub here, I watched all the videos from your pond from part 1 till now what a journey! Awesome work Mr.
@Wrighty6 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you. It has been hard work, but worth it in the long run. Thanks again, Terry.
@ketobeast84897 жыл бұрын
Very nice as always. Cheers from across the pond.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. much appreciated. Terry
@davidhaswell25607 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I want one, the RDF is great. Your videos are inspirational! Thanks
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, your very welcome and thank you for your kind comments. Terry
@asher45kate7 жыл бұрын
Your pond looks great and the fish look superb, the RDF seems to be doing a fantastic job
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments. Yes the RDF is working better than I ever expected. Terry.
@mickwilton77507 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work Terry I have built your three drum filter I would love to build the RDF perhaps when my sick numbers get picked all the best Mick
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mick, I hope your lucky mate. Terry.
@merczuki7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Terry, I am really pleased for you, next question, when can I buy the plans.Regards Chris
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, There is quite a lot in this build and a lot of instruction but I'm nearly there. I've got the links for parts to sort out and the refit after painting but am pushing on hard with it. They should be out beginning of next week if not before. Thanks mate, Terry.
@ItsAlleged7 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of the RDF! looks like it is working quite well. I just did my first full fill on my pond today! (I used a slightly modified version of your barrel filters)
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, hope all goes well for you and your pond, Terry.
@ItsAlleged7 жыл бұрын
It is up and running! I just need to install the coping. One problem I am having is that there is a fairly strong humming sound coming from the moving bed barrel. The vibration can be felt when you touch the side of the barrel. Is there any trick to getting rid of this? It is new media; maybe it will sort itself out once it starts to fluidize? Thanks!
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've never had this before. I would have a look at your air pump, Terry.
@RobertGriffin747 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you have a very impressive filter set up
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert. Appreciate your comment, Terry.
@RicksAquariumsuk7 жыл бұрын
On that note Terry, bloody awesome RDF filter at the fraction of the price well designed mate
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard and thank you mate. It's very much appreciated. Terry.
@stuartmorris31607 жыл бұрын
Love this bit of kit Terry. Where do you get these ideas from? Sond and fish look lovely. Say nowt to missus about hoover eh.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Stuart, Thanks mate. I never thought I'd find anything to beat the Pro filter as I think it gives better results than the Nexus. But with this RDF and new mesh fitted it's blown me away. you could probably tell from the video lol. I'm in the clear with the hoover now. It packed up this week and had to get a new one. Mind you there is an attachment on that I'm looking at lol. Thanks mate, Terry.
@Nicholas-zb3bo7 жыл бұрын
do you suggest not putting gravel or rocks on the bottom of the pond? I see a lot of ponds that have them but you opt not to, just wondering why. Thanks! Nick.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi, They do tend to do this more in the US than in the UK There is a lot of for and against in putting stone all the way down into a pond. I don't have stone and I can clean my pond in 30 minutes with my pond vac. To clean a stoned pond out, its fish out, a drain down and a pressure washer. Plus all that dirt is in your pond causing pollution for months. But it is really a matter of choice. thanks, Terry.
@muj20127 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it's hand made well done you done fantastic job your pond water 💦 looks Crystal clear , do you have any video how to make a drum filter?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you for your kind comments, I'm doing the plans now so should be out next week. I will put them on my website diypondfilters.com Thanks, Terry.
@chrisgreen13317 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you. Your an inspiration. Kind regards Chris.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris and thanks mate. I didn't realize how long it was lol. Terry.
@FarmerKenny7 жыл бұрын
Wrighty fabulous! Great effort from a standing start and half the price of an AEM Easydrum. You are sounding like an RDF convert. Had a thought for my own when I get it up and running - after a few days cleaning run the outlet clean water through some filter wool for say 24 hours, that will let you see how much very fine dirt is not being collected. Just an idea.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, I think I have been converted lol. I have to say I love it. That's a good idea but do we need to go any finer. My water is crystal and that's good for me. I have heard if you go too fine it can make it difficult to treat the pond if needed. I suppose it would tell us what were missing. Thanks for the input mate, Terry
@FarmerKenny7 жыл бұрын
For me it would be interesting to see how clean the RDF makes the water so I would do the wool test for myself. For you it was just a suggestion for one of your videos, (since everyone keeps asking for more).
@SiHill807 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, where do you buy the mesh from?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, you can get the full build plans on my website diypondfilters.com thanks, Terry.
@GarryL2777 жыл бұрын
Good to see you put the 60 on water look great mate . the 60 is doing a great job on mine too
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Garry, yes, the new mesh has really polished the water. This RDF has gone way beyond my expectations. Thanks, Terry.
@zulublue7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic Terry, totally blown away. Do you have the plans available?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, Thanks mate. You'll find the plans on my website diypondfilters.com/shop Thank again, Terry.
@zulublue7 жыл бұрын
All paid and downloaded Terry, thanks.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, thank you for your purchase. If I can help at all give me a shout on pondfilters@gmail.com Thanks, Terry
@magzire7 жыл бұрын
how does it detect dirt and turn on? impressive build, good job.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi, Thank you. As the drum blocks with dirt the water level in the drum rises and triggers the cleaning cycle. Terry.
@Sam-fg6bt7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to purchase the plans and upgrade from my midi system I've let a few chaps at my Koi club know about this and they're excited to see what you've come up with because of how impressed they are with the midi set up I've shown them, are the plans far away I'm itching to build one 👍
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Thank you. I'm in the final stages. I'm just sorting out all the links for the parts and a bit more instruction to right up and should be there. I'm trying to make them as easy to follow as possible. Thanks, Terry.
@Sam-fg6bt7 жыл бұрын
Wrighty can't wait mate cheers
@Gavin.walkingthedogcouk7 жыл бұрын
I cant believe the difference that mesh made Terry, bloody incredible; what was the difference in filtration/micron weave of that 2nd mesh?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Gav, I've gone up another 125 micron. I couldn't believe the difference in my water in 24 hours. Wow! Thanks mate, Terry.
@Gavin.walkingthedogcouk7 жыл бұрын
Terry forgot to ask what biological filtration have you got hooked up to pond at the moment, is the RDF feeding into a fluidised bed ?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mate, I have the RDF flowing into a moving bed with about 100 ltr of K1 in it. You can see it in my last video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3m0n6Bqodh6m6M I also got the boxes yesterday for making a trickle filter to add to the pond. Thanks, Terry.
@Gavin.walkingthedogcouk7 жыл бұрын
Ive got a memory like an RDF sieve Terry, sorry totally forgot about that separate fluid bed. How are the levels doing in pond with the fluid bed coming on for intervals only during the day.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mate, I must admit I'm getting slight ammonia and nitrite readings, but they are only small. The thing is I've not had them before, so I think I'm going back to air 24/7 there's 100 ltr of media in the moving bed so should be plenty. I've been wanting to make a trickle filter for ages so I got the boxes yesterday and will have a go at making one of them. Thanks, Terry.
@leebuckley95627 жыл бұрын
Gunna bug you again. What magnification was you at for viewing the slide.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee, I used both 200x and 400x. Terry.
@seve19447 жыл бұрын
Mr Wright how many gallons in your pond. ?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Harry, my pond is around 2500 UK gallon. Terry.
@DaveGolf1st7 жыл бұрын
Really can't wait for the plans chap. I must admit you have done a fantastic job and as a fellow DIYer I would seriously love a go at this. Will it include links to where you bought the Mesh and things?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, This is why the plans are taking so long. I have video of every step that go with the plans and I am adding all the links to the parts and price. The plans also include pictures of every step as you go. It's just a bit of a nightmare sorting it all out lol. I'm trying to make it as easy to follow as possible. I'm on the end of an email if you need help at all as well. The thing is with this RDF it's nothing like the other filters that could be made once you had the parts in a couple of days. this is going to take a bit longer mate, but well worth it in the end. Terry.
@DaveGolf1st7 жыл бұрын
Terry, I know this is not like anything you have produced before. I have a DIY Nexus on one of my ponds and a a DIY Bakki shower on my indoor pond. However I don't have the knowledge to produce a RDF without extensive research which I am sure you had to carry out. I watched your first unavailing of this and went straight to your website to buy the plans lol I appreciate you want it right before offering it to us and I will be patient. Luckily in this video I see its a Wiper Motor from a vehicle and as the owner of a Vehicle Dismantlers I have plenty of those so that's one box ticked. Will let you get back to the plans and thanks for taking the time to respond. DB
@potyphilipson7 жыл бұрын
Any information on how you converted your microscope
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee, It was just a small camera I've had kicking around for several years. I can't remember where I got it, sorry. I just got a piece of plastic tube that fitted over the microscope, shaped a piece of wood to fit into the end of the tube and drilled a hole in the center so the camera fitted into it. I have looked down the microscope with my phone, so I would think any small camera will do. Hope this helps. Terry.
@potyphilipson7 жыл бұрын
Wrighty did the length of pipe make any difference
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
No mate. It's just to hold the camera. Terry.
@sats637 жыл бұрын
Well done with the filter build ,tell me does the drum run on bearings.? Fantastic filter ,will definitely build one
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hello mate and thank you. Bearings one end and nylon rollers the other. The plans should be out on my website this week. Thanks, Terry.
@MikeyDunn6 жыл бұрын
Could fibreglass the inside of the box, can get whole kits off ebay with everything needed. Or build it at the same time as a custom fibreglass lined pond and get them done together.
@Wrighty6 жыл бұрын
Hi Mikey, It could be fiber glassed, but the pond paint is really good as it's a 2 pack acrylic paint and easier to use. Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/moSZcn2CaKh0qpI Thanks, Terry.
@Zelaznogsiul-634 жыл бұрын
What is that turning drum filtering device? How does it work? Very intersting.
@Wrighty4 жыл бұрын
Hi Luis, It's a Rotary Drum filter. There the latest thing in pond filtration. There a self cleaning pond filter. The water flows into the first chamber through the mesh and out the other side. once the drum starts to block it triggers a switch that sets the drum cleaning mechanism into action. A motor turns the drum and 4 spray jets blast water through the mesh and clean it. If you do a search for pond RDF or rotary drum filter here on KZbin, there's a lot of videos showing them. Terry.
@Zelaznogsiul-634 жыл бұрын
@@Wrighty thank you for the quick reply.
@andrewdavies51037 жыл бұрын
that rdf is amazing wrighty can't wait for the plans to come out what sort of price Will the plans be love watching your videos on the pond cheers andrew
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, Thank you. I've not worked out a price for the plans but they will be a little more than usual as this has cost me quite a bit to get working as I want it to. I will keep the price down as much as possible. Terry.
@paulus14127 жыл бұрын
awesome video. 2 questions: - Which type/name of lilies are these? Mine grow very bad whit small leaves. - Below your monitor, what submarine is that and does it have a camera in it? :P
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I haven't a clue what type the lilies are, I've had them years, sorry. The little sub my son bought me, it's a Spycam Aqua and has on the side Silverlit 2015 P6612T1 Sub 112 and yes it has a built in camera. You can see it in action in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXMeZWoist1g8k Thanks, Terry
@leebuckley36787 жыл бұрын
Have you found any decent K1 alternatives that are cheaper ?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Lee, The Bio Cell media I saw the other day was more expensive than K1. The cheapest K1 I've seen is eBay. Terry.
@Simonsimps7 жыл бұрын
Hello again Terry. What a difference the mesh made. What was the size of the olf stuff and the new stuff, was it much of a difference. Can't believe the difference. Cheers. Oh and my misses say you still haven't changed the music and she misses the old happy tune lol
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, I've been that busy with the new forum on the website I've not had time mate. Give her my most humble apology's. I'm on 325 mesh now. Much better. Come and join the forum, diypondfilters.com/forum There a great bunch of people there and we have a good chat about ponds and fish. It's really good. Love to see you there mate, Terry.
@walk3r10007 жыл бұрын
hey mate loving the Pond how long did it take ?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh, It took me about 4 weeks. The trouble was the weather. Have you seen my 5 pond build videos. They are here on my KZbin channel. There worth a peek. Thanks, Terry.
@walk3r10007 жыл бұрын
yes mate just watched them all, reason I ask I bought a house last year which had a pond. I've just recently done a major clean and bought new filter and pump and I've become obsessed lol I want to make my pond bigger just alot of works as I've seen in your videos. cheers josh
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
The hobby soon gets hold mate. Sounds like you've got the fish bug lol. Terry.
@786free16 жыл бұрын
What is the model of your microscope? Where did you get it from and how much did it cost?
hello mate im looking to try and make 1 of this for my dad's pond but don't know were to get the sprays from can you help me and wot is the best mesh to use thanks
@Wrighty5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, Just do a web search for crop spraying nozzles. There are loads of company's out there. With the mesh, it's really am mater of what you prefer. some like to use the 60 micron and some like to use the 70 micron. It's the same with the company's that make the RDF's. Some fit 60 and some fit 70 micron. Terry.
@chrislittle77017 жыл бұрын
is there a site that has prints available to make that rotating drum? ive seen a few different ones but still trying to figure out the mechanics of it.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I will be releasing the plans for the RDF very soon and they will be on my website diypondfilters.com the mechanics of the system are quite simple. The water flows into on end of the drum and as the mesh blocks the water rises and triggers the cleaning cycle. Hope this helps. Thanks, Terry.
@chrislittle77017 жыл бұрын
Wrighty i look forward to it. love the idea behind the rotating drum.
@amubin10095 жыл бұрын
Salute mate, subscribed aswell.... work in progress with honesty.......
@Wrighty5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very much appreciated mate. Terry.
@IanS19667 жыл бұрын
i would love to add one of these..... printable plans would be great. That said, my pond is 1.2 metres deep all round (no shallow end, allthough I'm considering a remodel of the design to introduce more contouring). and at 1.2 metres deep I can see the bottom and my airstones like yours....I'd still like one though ;)
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, Thank you. I'm working on the plans as we speak and hope to have them out very soon. I will put them on my website as soon as they are completed. Thanks, Terry.
@Sam-fg6bt7 жыл бұрын
How you getting on with the plans wrighty?
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Hoping to release today mate. Terry
@Sam-fg6bt7 жыл бұрын
Wrighty ok sound I've only been checking 3 times a day haha
@kimuseni6 жыл бұрын
Nice set up.
@Wrighty6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. very much appreciated. Terry.
@roberthansberger73007 жыл бұрын
Just one comment Good Job!
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert. much appreciated. Terry.
@jacklinzell12487 жыл бұрын
First for once, keep up the vids
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack, glad you like it. Terry.
@kckc92457 жыл бұрын
Wrighty All you need now it's a couple of jets in the pond to move around the fish wast. .. I have them on my pond I call them bottom floor jets .. it clear the floor and the filters take over the cleaning process .. it works very well for me ... I have 2 different systems on my pond ... first system is just filters ... and the second system I use all natural spring well water .... I pump water from the well in to the filters to the pond and back in to the ground .... so I'm using the natural sand and rocks in the earth ground as one of my filters system .... your system it's very good Nice Work ! looks very Nice .. and very easy to keep clean ... 😎
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Sounds like quite a system you've got there. Where I have my pond return the pond slopes from there down to the bottom drain and the fish waste gets carried with it. Thanks, Terry.
@jinxed_jinxed_34437 жыл бұрын
Great job you're doing there. You sounded quite disappointed when you didn't find any nasty diseases on those poor fish Wrighty :) lol nothing for you to fix, you little tinkerer you :) keep up the good work.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Hi Mate, Thank you. I know lol, I thought that when I watched it back. I think I was just hoping to show people that had never seen a scrape something. As you say goon news though. Thanks mate, Terry.
@jinxed_jinxed_34437 жыл бұрын
Yeah but I'd rather see nothing tbh Maybe when the weather heats up a bit, you can try again. Brilliant job you've done there, congratulations, and keep the videos coming, thanks.
@Wrighty7 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right mate. I'd have been well upset if I'd have seen 20 flukes lol. Thanks mate, Terry