Hozelock Easyclear 3000

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The depth of the pond, whether it sits in sunlight or shade, and the number of fish you have in there all affect the production of green algae and waste which the filtration system is set to clean. The shallower the pond and the more sun and fish, the smaller the volume of water and hence the size of the pond that any given model can handle.

You know when it’s time to clean the filters as there’s a float mechanism that raises up when the filters are dirty. And the cleaning task is easy as you just turn a handle on the top of the box. This lets water in to rinse the sponges inside; you don’t have to open the box to do the cleaning. However, some online reviewers report that this cleaning operation has been hit or miss for them. The dirty water from this process exits the filter via a separate outlet to the clean water. Pros For example, the Blagdon model in this article does clean a 12,000L pond but one that has no fish, is in shade, and is deeper than 75cm. Just add some fish and the volume of water that can be cleaned goes down to 6,000L. Working out the correct size The EasyClear 6000, 7500 and 9000 have a maximum flow rate of 1700lph and 2850lph. Suitable for ponds between 6000-9000 litres in size or fish ponds between 3000-4000 litres in size, they can run a fountain and waterfall simultaneously. In addition, the larger 6000, 7500 and 9000 models boast another feature. As well as the fountainhead, these units have a waterfall/watercourse outlet (if using both waterfall and fountain outlets, the flow will be split). The attractive water feature oxygenates your pond water as it passes through the system, causing suspended algae particles which cause green water to clump together so that the foam filter can trap them. The unit features a UV filter which makes algae clump together, ready to be filtered out of the water by the integrated foam filters. The Easyclear 3000 also has a built in Kaldnes biomedia chamber, which helps to grow and nurture cultures of beneficial bacteria. This bacteria helps to break down unwanted organic material in the pond. Each pond pump and filter combination boasts a powerful integrated pump that pumps water around your pond increasing oxygen levels. A UV bulb eradicates problem algae and clumps it together ready for removal, removing problem green water.Some pond filters come with a built-in pond clarifier. This is a UV light that kills the green algae in the water. The algae then drop down to the bottom of the pond and remain in the water and are caught by the filters as waste the next time through the filtration system.

Something else I like about a lot of these pond filters is that most (not all) now come with a UV clarifier, as shown in the picture above, which helps prevent and remove green water caused by algae. Something that is probably one of the most common issues I see in ponds. Now, I’ve discussed UV clarifiers here where I talk about why I sometimes recommend having separate UV clarifiers. You can use a more powerful model as the ones built into the filter are sometimes a little underpowered, that being said, most are generally good enough.The pump has a 2,300L flow rate and you know that it works perfectly with the other two pond cleaning appliances. The UV clarifier is a must and this one comes with a 9W bulb. All three pond cleaning units are designed for small ponds, that’s those up to 6,000L with no fish but the unit will be suitable for smaller ponds with fish. ( See the Buyer’s Guide for an explanation of how this volume changes with fish or sun). Within minutes of your application being approved, you will be presented with the options to either e-sign or print and return your finance agreement.