Fish: Re: [PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL] Re: Tip of the Week #24

I have about six ponds and have no uv lights turned on on any of my filters. I use to have them on, but have very little algae due to my shade trees and shade cloth. I uncovered one pond at the beginning of the summer and got a huge amount of string algae, which amazed me, as I have never had "any". I quickly covered it, with shade cloth on canopy frames, and all is well. Even the lilies bloom, some, not as much, but all seem happy. I would think using more filters would be better for your fish and your pond as it would produce more good bacteria and help clean your pond water. The more the better, I say. My large pond, 4500 gal, has 6 filters running 24/7 from spring to fall, just to be safe. So, the answer is , Yes, I would run the filter without the uv light.

Good Luck

Shelley

So Calif high desert.

From: twilightfreakzzz

Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 1:12 PM

To: PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL] Re: Tip of the Week #24

yeah i only got 1 canister uv filter for my pond it do the job i got it at lowes set me back a good amount sure wish i could have a backup filter ive got a old canister filter i dont use because the uv wont work should i start it up you think?

--- In mailto:PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL%40yahoogroups.com, "Yolanda Martin - kb4mes" <kb4mes@...> wrote:
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> I have 8 Laguna pumps/filters for my 4 above ground Koi pools (3 sm, 3 med, and 2 large). I also have 5 spitters/pumps that help aerate combined with a second level pool/waterfall into the large 8 ft pool. It says the pumps use 32w and 64w but when I turn the pumps/filters/spitters off during the high peak electric kw rates time of day use price plan m-f, 3-6 it saves 2 kw as seen on the smart meter for my home. I am wondering why the meter reports the pumps as using much more power than what the stated kw on the pump says it should be using. Perhaps that rating is for a pump itself not considering the extra strength needed to pump up 2 ft or if the filters are dirty and need cleaning.
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> Turning the pumps off during that period of time doesnâ€™t affect the health of the fish or water quality yet saves me almost $15/month during the peak summer 2 months of highest per kw price .35 cents/kw. The off peak is only .0788 cents/kw. Electricity to run the pumps costs a lot of money but I like the fact that I have 2 or more pumps per pool so that if one fails the other usually is still running and I can then repair the one that is inoperable for some reason or another (usually needs the impeller cleaned and while doing that I clean the sponge filters in the canister of the filter). I live in Phoenix, Arizona and my utility company is Salt River Project (SRP).
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> From: Dr. Mann
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 8:24 AM
> To: mailto:PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [PONDERS_INTERNATIONAL] Tip of the Week #24
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> When choosing a new pump for your water feature, it is important to look at all factors. Obviously, we first want to make sure the pump will provide the desired flow. Then we look at purchase price, and warranty. An often overlooked factor is the cost of operating the pump.
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