Can I use hose clamps to attach from the pump to the filter in koi pond. Also is it smooth inside and out or us it corrugated?
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Hi, this pipe is intended for sch 40 "glue on" fittings. If you used clamps you would really need to tighten them.
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Both. The caps screw in, but your hose pushes over the threads. Mine is very secure. Issues arise if you fail to have an inline filter.
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It's threaded where it attaches to the filter and slip where it attaches to the pump.
1880704
I changed the clamps and used stainless steel clamps on all 4 ends of tubing that screw on with lock nut or screwdriver. I was having air in the filter and once i put these on no more air and runs silent.
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yes, this includes a hose clamp to clamp it to the drain pipe, but you could attach it to anything you wanted using zip ties, or you could always put a small vertical piece of pipe in the sump just to attach the ball float piece to. might take a little creativity in coming up with a solution to fit your needs.
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attach garden hose to pump - plug in pump - submerge in water - pump water out through hose
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I'm not sure what you mean my 'corrugated parts,' but, the pond basin is not perfectly flat. It has a few various 'levels' and some 'bumps' here and there to give the appearance of rocks. However, overall it has a smooth surface, which can be wiped clean with a sponge or rag. Admittedly, cleaning it is a pain in the butt!---but that would be the case with ANY pond! Fortunately, I only have to do it once a year, in the early spring, to get all the 'dead winters sludge' out of it. Then, it's 'good to go' from spring through autumn, when I shut it down for the winter. I don't keep fish in mine, I've found fish are just too much trouble. But, the upside to no fish is---to keep the water running clear all spring and summer, I add pool chemical to the water, algaecide and such! I've also added my own rocks to the bottom of it to give it a more 'natural' appearance. I've had mine for three years now, and though I'm not thrilled with cleaning it (only take a few hours), I do look forward each year to getting it up and running!
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The filter mounts on the outside, only the intake tube and the output waterfall are in the tank. I use it for fish so I can't address it for frogs however I use Youtube quite a bit and hopefully this video might be of assistance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWiVQjZQNbA
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It should be compatible with GPH flow,but I must warn you that the filters in this unit are very course and do not trap small particulates as promised. These filters in my opinion are not the best filter on the market and regret buying the 2 that I purchased. I am doing a completely different set up this year,finer filters and a skimmer,but I must tell you that my pond is 4200 gallons and supports 14 Koi 14" and larger. All in all I would not reccomend these filters for small or large ponds. Hope this was helpfull. Marc
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Your right ,slip the hose on and use a 3in hose clamp, I have also put a little silicone sealer around the pump fitting and then slip the hose on and clamp it,good luck
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Yes, in my opinion the permeate pump is durable and works great, the clamp that holds it is somewhat durable but, use caution when mounting it so as not to crack the plastic!
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If you are getting the water from a pond or stream, you should buy a valve/filter to attach to the intake hose. The filter will keep out dirt, plants, etc. and the valve keeps the water from draining out of the pump when it is turned off (so you do not need to prime it each time you use it). I did not use pvc pipe, but at least a very stiff hose is needed.
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I am not a pro but have used it in my flowering water ponds and have not had any trouble with my filters or pumps. I do not have fish in this pond.
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It is not submersible. Run flexible hose underground to the site you have the filter in. We have ours behind one pond's walls(koi), and in-the-ground on the other pond. You may want to use an algecide to speed up the balancing. We love both ours. The Koi pond requires a flush every 3 days or so. The guppy pond get less sunlight and does not require flushing.
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No, these don't come with pumps. You'll have to buy a separate one and attach it, which is easy. I love the easy clamps this product uses. I can also attest to a UV filter system working miracles on algae! Within 4 days my 2000 gallon pond went from pea green to totally clear! It will not kill string algae though.
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you don't. I used a pool type flex hose and clamp. The hose is bad; their hose is too short and drains on your feet. Easy to fix with a 5 foot length of pool hose.
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The faucet one is simple. now from a pond you need a container or water bottle and let gravity take over. YouTube has several videos on water filters. Also if you need extra connectors, I got at http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23885&catid;=743 . It is United States Plastic Corp. under APC Series Acetal Quick Disconnects. they actually have female shut off connectors so if you connect up to a bladder or other you can disconnect it without the water still streaming out.