Very helpful! Thanks so much. You've led to a couple more questions...
I've just ordered the PM1000 filter, the website I found it at had a
discounted for damage section so got a deal on the filter and the filter
pads. I did modify the inlet and outlet tubes, by cutting them down and
adding long pieces of the clear tubing. I didn't realize it was simply
being clear that was promoting the algae, having black tubes will cut down
on that? The HOT filter had been clogging, due to the soil we used for
planting around the pond, and the algae growth. The filter was in the
back corner, across the pond so it was difficult to get access to. I've
moved it now to the front corner where the lamp was, so it will be easier to
take care of. You mentioned using the PM1000 as a pre-filter, I hadn't
considered using both, but that seems easy enough to set up. I've not heard
of the phosphate pads, so will look into those as well. I'm not familiar
with in line UV lighting, perhaps I can google that as well? I agree the
HOT is very easy to clean, as long as you can reach it. When we chose it's
original placement, we didn't take into account the temporarily removed
screen being the access point. It was not working when we first put the
pond together so we didn't realize the problem until the screening was
replaced. That is also why it isn't in the pictures you saw, the screen was
still removed at the corner. It does have the self priming feature, but
I've never heard of using it with DE. I use the foam sleeve over the carbon
filled cartridge. Thanks so much for all your help!
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Melissa
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