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www.pondkeeper.co.uk www.pondkeeper.co.uk Orderline 01642 370888 Orderline 01642 370888 56 How it works Your pond pump is designed to suck up dirty pond water and push it to a waterfall and/or filter. Filtration is the process by which your pond is cleaned of impurities. Once the water reaches the filter it usually passes through three key stages: 1 UVC Radiation If your filter has a built-in UV unit this exposes the water to UVC rays which cause microscopic single cell algae to flocculate (that is to stick together to form larger pieces). This action causes this suspended algae to die and fall to the bottom of the pond. This clears the water and the solid particles are sucked up by the pond pump. 2 Mechanical Filtration Dirt such as fish waste and algae particles generated by UVC radiation are caught in physical mechanical barriers. Foams are a typical example - often with multiple grades to catch even the smallest pieces. 3 Biological Filtration Dirt-free water then passes through a bed of bio-media. This material will often have a multi-surface appearance for healthy bacteria to stick to and thrive. Such bacteria break down ammonia into Nitrite. Nitrite is broken down into nitrate. Main types of pond filters available: The traditional ‘Box’ filter sits pondside or at the top of a waterfall. Pond water is pushed into one end and returns via gravity from the other. These filters are generally larger and provide a massive area of filtration media to cope with larger ponds. A more modern approach is to house the filter media into an airtight cannister. The water enters the filter under pressure and leaves it under pressure allowing the filter to be hidden. Great for smaller ponds - these filters provide maximum landscaping opportunities. Pond Filtration Flow-through Filters (pages 58-59) Pressure Filters (pages 60-65) Underwater/Solar Filter - see opposite 1 2 3 57 EcoFilter Sets now improved to include EcoFilter, Pump, Mains Adapter, Gravel, 2m hose. This means Sets can be used to create a small fish pond with fountain OR waterfall. Pond Filtration - Solar Filter Add a pump & save £££’s Set Name Suggested Pump SALE PRICE Save EcoFilter 2000 Set SolarShower 300 £99.99 £36.96 EcoFilter 4000 Set SolarShower 800 £149.99 £47.96 Model Pond Size Lts UV Watts RRP OUR PRICE EcoFilter 2000 2000 0 £79.99 £39.99 EcoFilter 4000 4000 0 £99.99 £49.99 PondXpert EcoFilter Unique new concept Entry-level compact submersible pond filter designed to be positioned UNDER the water surface. Perfect for keeping small ponds up to 4000 litres clear and healthy. Specifically designed to partner up with with Solar Pumps Solar Pumps tend to be lightweight and fragile - the filter foams grip the fountain stem keeping it upright and also stop solid particles blocking the impellor Using a Solar Pump allows “Wireless Ponds” to be created. Customers can create a garden pond with no need for outdoor electrics Filter can also be used with fountain pumps - foams prevent solid particles causing foam blockage Perfect budget solution for small/preformed ponds. EcoFilter 2000 Filter Contents 1 x Plastic Box Filter 4 x Foam Pieces 2 x Fine Filter Nets EcoFilter 4000 Filter Contents 1 x Plastic Box Filter with handle 3 x Foam Pieces 2 x Fine Filter Nets Additional item required not included A small amount of ballast is needed to ensure EcoFilter stays sunken beneath the waterline. Pond Gravel 2kg £4.99 (pg 110) Zeolite Stone £16.99 can be used and benefits pond by extracting ammonia. EcoFilter 2000 (gravel not inc.) EcoFilter 4000 (gravel not included) For Solar Pump Selection see pgs 40-44 c u s t o m e r r e v i e w s 88% 8 c u s t o m e r r e v i e w s 100% 3