Jim,

I like bead filters but you really need some form of settling tank between
the bottom drain and the bead filter. You might get by with Aqua
Ultraviolet Ultra Leaf Basket since it is so large. I found that the size
of the waste was such that it clogged the intake screen at the bottom of
bead filter reducing water flow, and was hard to blast back out of the
intake. I started out with only the bead filter the first year for my pond.
Then I added a TurboVortex, but it is too small for my ponds, clogged and
didn't backwash as well as it should, and it is mounted on the suction side
of the pump, so when it clogs is really reduces water flow. Then I took out
the TurboVortex and went with a vortex settling tank. This seems to be the
best fit for my pond.
--
RichToyBox
http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html


"Jim" wrote in message
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I'm thinking about adding an inside-the-liner bottom drain with an
external pump and filter.

Can anyone comment on bead filters or suggest something better? I've
got my eye on the Aquabead 2.5 CU. FT. model. Here's a link.

http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com...d_Filters.html

The pump I'm considering is a Dragon.

http://www.macarthurwatergardens.com...gon_pumps.html

I also would appreciate some suggestions for an internal bottom drain.

Thanks,

Jim
Zone 8a - Dallas, Texas
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