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Opinions on bead filters appreciated
I have been using the Aquadyne BF, with blower (for backwash) for 2 seasons.
Pump is only a 1/2 hp submersible in my skimmer, and it works great. Without a blower you need a more expensive 2 speed pump. The BF works super, and supports a high fish load. No issues with maintenance. It's very quick and easy. I eliminated my other filters. Now I have the skimmer feeding the BF going to a falls. My bottom drain goes via a dragon pump to a stream (which functions essentially as trickle filter, based on it's design), that dumps into a bog garden, then back into the Koi pond. The only thing I have against BFs is their outrageous pricing. They are not that much more complex than simple sand filters for pools (yes there is some re-engineering), but costs are disproportionately high. That being said, I would never go back to the previous vortex/mechanical/biologic setup I had in the past. Both systems get the job done, WHEN PROPERLY SETUP, but the BF involves much less maintenance. Happy ponding, Greg "Dave" wrote in message om... I have an Aquabead filter. So far I am very happy with it. Works best if you have the waste line hooked up to the sewer or some other place where you can dump 100 gallons of water at a flow rate 3-5 times greater than a full-on garden hose. The air agitator is a must on any brand that you get. As with any filter I agree that you should always buy a filter with a much higher rating than you need. I can clean my filter in only 5 minutes with no fuss or mess. Takes another 15 minutes to add the 100 gallons used in the cleaning process back into the pond and to clean the leaf traps. Cheers Dave |
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