Frequently Asked Questions

This section is still under construction and although we hope you find the answer your looking for please feel free to ask any other question via phone or email and we will be happy to help.

_{What Do I Need To Build My Pond?}

Use this table as a rough checklist for your pond construction.
It will give you a guide as to what you need and how much it will cost.
POND MATERIALS
PRODUCT LIST	PRODUCT / SIZE IF REQUIRED	PRICE / COST
Pond Liner / Pre-Formed pond
Underlay (If required)
FILTER SYSTEM
Pump
UVC
Filter
PIPE WORK
Inlet Pipe (flexi hose from pump to filter)
Return Pipe (pipe from filter to pond)
Jubilee Clips
ELECTRICAL
RCD
Supply Cable
Weatherproof Switch Box
EXTRAS
Lighting
Misters
Blanket Weed Controllers
Fountain Pump

_{Should I Choose A Pre-Formed Pond Or A Flexible Liner?}

This question really can only be answered by you as everyones situation and preferences are different. Below we have given you the pro's and cons of each to help you make your decision.

Pre-Formed Ponds

ADVANTAGES	DIS-ADVANTAGES
Very easy to install	Conformed to the shapes and sizes available
Very low risk of puncture	Higher priced than a flexible pond liner
No folds or creases visible

Pond Liner

ADVANATGES	DIS-ADVANTAGES
More difficult to install	Higher risk of puncture
Cheaper than a fibre glass preformed-pond	Liner folds and creases are visible
Choose any size, shape and depth

_{What Size Filter System Do I Need?}

First of all you need to know your pond volume as all filters are rated to the volume of water held in the pond. For help in working out your volume use our pond volume calculator .

All of our filters come complete with a reccomendation for a maximum pond size that we feel they can cope with. These are our own reccomendations using our own knowledge and experience.

Info & Prices on Filter Systems

_{What Size Pipe Work Should I Use?}

Ideally you should always use the largest size pipe that the pump / filter will accept. This will give you the best flow rates and the optimum performance from both your pump and filter.

Info & Prices on Pipwork and Fittings

_{How Should I Best Set Up My Electrics?}

With the Part P safety regulations coming into force in Jan 2005 any new electrical installation needs to be notified to the Building Control body before work commences unless:-

the proposed work is undertaken by an individual or company who are authorised to self-certify (i.e. a qualified electricain)
the proposed work is of a minor nature and is non-notifiable (i.e. does not require the provision of a new circuit)

Therefore the only legal way for you to install your own electrical supply is to use a system which complies with the Electrical Safety Standards. At present the only non-notifiable, safe and legal power system is made by Balgdon. This system is protected by an RCD, complies with outdoor weatherproof saftey standards, uses metal sheathed armoured cable, is CE-marked and connects into an existing power point.

Info & prices on the Blagdon Powersafe Amoured Garden Power Supply Kit

_{What Size UVC Do I Need?}

These are our own recommendations when used with an appropriate sized pump. If you are unsure on your pond volume we suggest to air on the side of caution and buy a unit bigger than you think you need as you can never have too much UV power in a filter system.
POND VOLUME	SUGGESTED UVC SIZE
UPTO 880 GALLONS (4000L)	15 WATTS +
UPTO 1760 GALLONS (8000L)	25 WATTS +
UPTO 2500 GALLONS (11250L)	30 WATTS +
UPTO 3000 GALLONS (13500L)	55 WATTS +
UPTO 5000 GALLONS (22500L)	60 WATTS +
UPTO 6000 GALLONS (27000L)	110 WATTS +

Info & Prices on UVC's