Really love it when i see you post new videos, you are doing great. Hope you and the wife are safe in theese times. Use your tips all the time working on my own pond.
Hi mate and thank you. were all well hear mate thank you. I hope all's well with you and your family. I get my Covid jab on Monday, so not too bad. The wife's had hers as she's NHS. It's good to hear I help mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi mate, and thank you. I've always been a have a go man. I'm trying to get all ponders to be the same. It would make the koi pond accessory manufactures think about their prices. Thanks again mate, Take care, Terry.
Gotta say Terry you're an inspiration to us all, really LOVE your videos, polishing chamber is miles better in clear perspex. Love the auto dump on it. Excellent video and I look forward to more of your footage. Stay safe and healthy 👍👏
Hi mate, and thank you for your kind comments, it's really appreciated mate. it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work well. thanks and take care mate, Terry.
I'm making one myself thanks to you Terry, ordered everything from eBay, it's gonna work out around £140 to build against the £250 EA want for theirs. I'm using perforated sheet which I already have so I'll cut two discs to retain the k1 micro. But as I said, I do like your idea of the automatic dump to waste.
Absolutely Bob-on Terry! I have to say that the auto timer and valve can have so many applications on filter set-ups it has got me thinking about modifactions to my own set-up. Keep the videos coming Terry. Kind regards: Alex
Hi Alex, thanks mate, very much appreciated. I would think it would be quite easy to make your setup auto cleaning now we have the know how mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Another great video, you've done a sterling job with that! Looking forward to summer when we can see everything in full operational mode and marvel at your water quality. Thanks again mate.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Evening Mate, didnt think you could make that better but thats super can see whats going on top job that is :) glad your happy with it too makes it all worth while. thanks for sharing mate takecare you
Thanks Kev, you know it always appreciated mate. I am pleased with it, could you tell lol. it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work well. You take care mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Thanks Graham, it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work. Think I'll apply for a patent lol. thanks mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Your a Genius!!! You always impress me with your filters but this is your Best one yet 👌. Can you do a run through the costings. Thanks once again, look forward to your updates
Hi Martyn, thank you for your kind comments. I will as soon as I get time mate. You'll find all the parts on eBay if your thinking of making one. Thanks again, take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Hi Terry Brilliant another outstanding project amazing work M8 yeah I would leave the media in until summer to see how it goes when it’s collecting more dirt 👍 you only got a light dusting of snow here in Kent I’ve got 8” 😳
Hi mate, and thank you. I did enjoy building it. It could do with circulating a bit better when cleaning. I'll try a bigger air pump on it and see how that goes first. No mate, you can keep your snow lol. It's chucking it down with rain here at the moment. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
This is so cool. Your brain is a genius ☺️ I much prefer the see through version, easier to monitor. Well done is weak to congratulate your invention. Fab as always Terry. Take care.
Hi Lau, and thank you for your kind comments. It's really appreciated. I've still got a bit of tweaking to do to it yet. But only minor jobs. I will take some of the media out as well as I do have a bit too much in there. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
Great video i know nothing about these but they look great i think everybody will be nicking your idea on this even evolution aqua will be jealous you have outdone them lol
Thanks mate, it's very much appreciated. I am quite pleased with it. Still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. thanks again and take care mate, Terry.
I couldn't wait for this video mate, always a pleasure to watch and learn from. E A are going to be bringing out a mk2 after seeing this. I would love to know how much it cost to make. Well done 👍
Hi mate and thank you. It's really appreciated. I am pleased with how it's turned out, I must say. It is working well. Someone just told me they have just bought all the parts, and it came to £140.00. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Wow you must be EA’s worst nightmare haha absolutely brilliant👍 Your whole set up could probably run itself and add a auto feeder then the pond would be totally self sufficient ha. Awesome work, love your videos,thank you for sharing 👍
Hi mate and thank you, EA could buy me out for a few hundred thousand lol. I must admit I don't have much to do filter cleaning wise for my pond. One daily job takes about 5 minutes and once a month I like to clean everything which takes around half an hour. That's it filter wise. Thanks again mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi David, thank mate. that's right, I still have a bit of tweaking to do on it, but only minor jobs. I'll enjoy tinkering lol. Thanks again mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Top video what good home made System 10/10 👍 just a thought I think it clean better if you can stop all the k1 going all the way down to the bottom live bit of space give it more time for dirty water to get out put like a grill thing in there
Hi mate, and thank you. I do have too much media in there at the moment. If I take some out it will have more room to move. thanks again for your idea. take care, Terry.
So great to see you building and exploring, this is real diy and proper technical exploration! For the media, have you thought maybe to produce your own with 3d printer? Would suggest not a cylinder shape, to me it is related to the way it is produced spaghetti cut, but star shape, capable of building up an even thinner layer filter. For water coloration, may I suggest you give a try with tap water instead of pond one, pretty sure you'll see a difference. What about ozone, come on, give a try with not one but two other cylinders -> ozone with skimming injector then UV neutraliser. Sure you'll get amazing results and water quality ;-)
Hi Charles, I did look into ozone, but it just didn't seem to be my thing. I have a friend that has it. I do like to keep my pond a bit natural, that's why I run plants in my pond. I think it make for happier koi to be honest. I've not got into 3d printing yet, but might in the future. Thanks mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi Ricardo, and thank you mate. I just don't get time to build them. I was trying to get this one finished 3 week ago. thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Hi mate, and thank you. are you building one? All the best with the build mate. They are fun to build. keeps the brain box working lol. thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty yea just put a video out but I got a long way to go yet waiting on parts 😂😂it’s getting there had to go to my koi dealer to day so will be a good little video happy ponding mate I must say yours is so much better then mine but mine is only a mark 1 atm 😂👍 keep up the brilliant work that you do Stay safe terry
Hi James, I didn't know you'd released a vid mate, I will go and have a look. I'm getting no notifications from TH-cam again mate. I've had a lot of trouble with TH-cam. Three times I got to 10,000 subscribers, and they took over 2 thousand away, saying suspected spammers. that's a load of crap mate. I put a video out saying what they'd done and called them a few names, and they've not taken any since. I should be well over 20,000 by now. I still get trouble with them. I will go and have a look at your video mate. take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty yes mate I remember that mate I remember when you did that video yea I put out a video every Sunday and Monday night with out fail. But funny how you don’t get notifications I have had the same issue in the past
Hi mate, I will get to see your video today. I'm just trying to get through all these comments. I've got to go get my coronavirus jab as well today lol. It's a bit hectic here at the moment lol. Take care mate, Terry.
You cleaver sod 😉 love that you've made your twist on it Terry!! How did the flow from the pond stop ? Could see the valve open for waste 🤔 interesting....lol ....well done mate.
Hi Mark, thanks mate. That's why it had to be higher than the water level in the moving bed. I just fitted a non-return valve to the line from the moving bed so when the pump stops there's no back flow. thanks again mate, take care an stay safe, Tery.
I need one of these in my life. No messing about mr wrighty how much for supply and installation. I lost 2 fish this morning to the pesky heron so I need cheering up. Please make my day and put these into mass production.
Hi Alex, sorry to hear about the 2 fish mate. I'd love to make your day, but I just don't get the time to build them. I wanted this one done 3 weeks ago, but just didn't get the time mate, sorry. They are real easy to build though. Take care mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Terry. Really great idea. Love the project. You make me doubt. To make a protein skimmer or this kind of your fabulous ideas. Your rdf is still working amazing on my pond. Is the air pump much higher then this filter or do you use a solenoid as well for the airline? 👍
Hi mate, I must admit I am pleased with it. Good to hear the RDF's still working well. Mines been running over 18 months now and I haven't touched it, apart from a quick high pressure mesh clean which all RDF's need. The air pump is on a bit lower level than this filter, but I have fitted a non-return valve to stop any backflow. It just switches on and off by the auto switch. Thank mate and take care, Terry.
Thanks mate, it was nothing really lol! I had designed the auto clean, but it was much too complicated. So I scrapped all that and started again. This is much simpler and works really well. Thanks again mate, Terry.
So I take it that the solenoid valve, water pump and air pump is set to that timer . Quality auto flush design tho Wright 👍 As I hate those gate valves and ball valves can be a bugger to twist...
That's right mate, it's quite simple really. I had originally designed a different way of doing it, but scrapped all that and started again as it got too complicated. Like you say, pond valves can be a pain. Thanks mate, stay safe, Terry.
Great update Terry, lovely handiwork. Just out of curiosity how much water does it hold, maybe about 40 L?? Do you have an auto top up for the pond? Superb Terry. Keep up the good work, Stay safe.
Hi Marty, and thanks mate. I've tried to work it out and I think it's slightly less, around 7 to 8 gallon I think mate. I don't have an auto top up, I have a press button timed top up. That's so I can keep an eye on how much water is being added to the pond. Hope this helps mate, take care, Terry.
Yet another great one, well done. Was just about to order a Tempest, won’t bother now. It’s always more fun and satisfying to make your own. What diameter tube did you use?
Hi Stephan, and thanks mate. That's right mate, It's always more rewarding to build your own. The tube is 200mm diameter x 3mm x 1 mtr long. You'll find it on eBay. Good luck with the build. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Hi Terry. Excellent work. I must say I don't fully understand the automation bit. Looks good but I haven't a clue how you made it! I've got my 200mm tube and ready to start on my Mk3 Up-Filter. I like your 110mm to 40mm/50mm reducer> can you tell me where you got it from. I see that James the Koi Whisperer is going to make an Up-Filter after seeing ours. I think he is only using half a metre or 110mm tube. Be interesting to see how well that will work. Stay safe.
Hi mate, and thank you. It still needs a bit of tweaking here and there but it does save messing about, just push a button and leave it. The 110mm reducer here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110mm-50mm-40mm-pushfit-Solvent-weld-Reducer-plug-soilpipe-drain-fittings/112166397752?ssPageName= A lot cheaper than rubber. James has spent a lot on pressure fittings and it's going to be a bit of a pain having to take it apart to clean it. He does use a lot of filter floss, so it won't get as dirty as it would on my pond. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Love this Wrighty!!! What is the diameter and height of tube and hole size for air….I want to add this to my indoor winter pond.. thanks… gee luv koi…. USA…. Thanks 4 sharing
Hi Garry, thanks mate. Yes, it could get in the end of the air pipe , but it would get blown out. I've been using the same on my filters for years and not had a problem. So it should be ok. It does help that the air is kept working while the media is down the bottom. Thanks for noticing mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty no problem Terry. I just know the old K1 gets everywhere! I put a handful of micro k1 in my filter years ago and even today I found some floating in the pond! 🤦♂️
New fines filter and 'Wrighty Auto Clean" ... brilliant. Very nice job. Couple of questions. When the cleaning cycle kicks in and the solenoid opens to waste does it also shut off the supply inflow or does it shut off the pump that feeds it? Also is the air inlet for cleaning simply open to air or is an air pump attached? Amazing job and video as always.
Hi KR, and thanks mate. The pond pump is switched off and the 35 lpm air pump switched on and waste solenoid opened. Once the tube is empty, the air switches off and solenoid closes. The pond pump is then turned back on. Hope this helps mate. Thanks again, Take care, Terry.
Ingenious ! Keep this up and Evolution Aqua will want to hire you as their head consultant. They already have a fully automated Nexus, now they can have a fully automatic Tempest as well based on the Wrighty Auto Clean. You should patent it.
Hi mate, and thank you. I'm not sure EA can afford me lol. I did have a company ask if they paid me, would I promote their product on my videos. I email back saying, I didn't think it was right to do that, as I didn't like their product lol. I never heard from them again lol. Take care mate, Terry.
Hi Terry can i first of all thank James the koi whisperer for telling me about your great channel 👍👍👍i have been looking into getting a air source heat pump but get different answers off different sellers so could i just ask what wattage is yours and what size is your pond it will help me try a figure out which one i actually need for my pond which is 2000ltrs .... many thanks and stay safe 🌈🌈
Hi Ian, You best bet is to give HeatPumps4Pools a ring mate: 01268 206560. You'll find them really nice guys and very helpful. They'll tell you exactly what you need and your under no obligation to buy from them. My heater is a Thermotec Inverter 9Kw mate, and is running a 2500 UK gallon pond. Hope this helps mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty thanks Terry that's help alot knowing what size your pond is and you having a 9kw has answered alot of questions i had so if i do decide to get one i can email you to order it is that right ? Many many thanks for getting back to me and for answering the major question i wanted ....stsy safe 🌈🌈🌈
Hi Ian, your very welcome mate, Just give me a shout when your ready: pondfilters@gmail.com and I'll get you sorted mate. They won't have any till the end of March, but I can order whenever your ready mate. take care, Terry.
Put a different jerry clip on that flexible hose mate that clip will eventually split the flexible hose mate might also be the source of the leak? Aside that, thats a cracking job mate.
Hi Khi, thank you mate. I will look at the flex hose mate, thanks. I've still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. Thanks again. Take care mate and stay safe, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
very nice mate, looks the business, just wanted to ask how the heated did during the last week with the minus temps we were getting, was it able to hold 15 and if so what was the running costs like, cheers mate
Hi Mike, and thank you. It was really cold here some nights -6c and -2c during the day. Heating for the week came to £12,20. I dropped it to 14c about a week ago, but it held that temp fine. Thanks mate, Take care, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Great job as always Terry. What stops the feed water going to waste? I take it the controller turns the pump off, is there a second solenoid on the feed?
Hi Gary, and thanks mate. That's why it had to be higher than the water level in the moving bed, so when the pump stopped so did the flow. I also had to fit a non-return valve in the line. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty ah yes I remember you saying about the height. Think the next thing you need to look into is getting Alexa to do your automation so you just have to tell it to flush or to top up pond. All the best and stay safe.
absolutely fabulous. Will you have plans and part list for the upflow filter? I love how you spell "airplane". Can you share with us the links to buy the clear tubes and the 2 black parts you put at the ends of the tube?
Hi Trent, lol do you know I hadn't even noticed that lol. That will teach me to do things at 2am lol. I got everything on eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plumbing-Drainage-Flexible-Rubber-Boot-Reducer-Coupling-Adaptor-Pipe-Connector/392989627279?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661905407866&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Acrylic-Round-Tube-Perspex-Hollow-Plastic-Pipe-Candle-Gloss-Transparent/174172903123?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=473078346284&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648 Hope this helps mate. Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com Terry.
Brill job Terry, why don't you make some to sell I would certainly buy one from you. I'd trust yours to the other well known make anyday. Any more project's in the pipeline ?.
Hi David, and thank you mate. I just don't get the time mate. I paid £800.00 for a CNC router and never get to use it. It's not been run for well over a year now. Think I'll sell it. I have nothing as far as projects go, in my head at the moment, but you never can tell lol. Thanks mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
The air should come on for 30 seconds before the drain cycle, not just during the drain cycle. I think you could achieve a similar thing in a simpler way. Pump feed the water from the bottom up constantly, at the top have 2 overflows. One slightly higher than the other, place the control valve on the lower overflow. The lower overflow returns to system, higher overly drains to waste. When the clean cycle starts the lower overflow is blocked by the control valve, water lever rises to higher overflow and drains to waste, after a set time the control valve opens and system returns to normal. The timer would need two outputs one for the air pump and the other for the control valve. Both would initiate at the same time, the air pump would stop a set time before the control valve opened to ensure full dirty water purge before the control valve opens.
Hi Adam, your looking to turn 2 items on and off at different times. that couldn't be done with the switch I have. I think you'd be looking for something programmable. The switch I have only has one relay to work with. Also, I'm not too sure about the media. If the pump was left running it might keep the media at the top and I'm not sure it would circulate well as it's trying to float anyway. Thank for the suggestion mate. I will give it some more thought. take care, Terry.
This is super impressive...you are a genius. You must have been over the moon when you saw the muck in the bucket. Could I ask how much K1 have you put in the filter and what flow rate are you using. I had the same problem with the strands of plastic in the K1...it took me 2 hours to remove it so thanks for raising this problem with the EA. I was sceptical when it was claimed it would remove fines down to 1 micron but I guess the IFTS are not going to state that if its not true...and your tests seem to confirm it.
Hi Keith, Thank you for your kind comments. I put around half of a 25 ltr bag in the first one I built, and without thinking, I put that in this one, but this chamber is a bit smaller. So I've go a bit too much in this one. I have a 6500 lph pond pump on it, but it's not getting that sort of flow, because it's having to lift the water well over 1 metre high in the chamber. thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Hi Aaron, I do get ask this many times, but unfortunately I don't build the filters for people. I do sell the plans on how to build the filters on my website: diypondfilters.com They are the full instructions on how to build the filter with videos and a list of parts and links. I hope this helps mate, Thanks, Terry.
Who else would rather buy a wrighty up filter than a ea filter? I’d buy 1 great video as alway wrighty
Hi Mitchell, and thank you for your kind comments. Just a little bit of tweaking with the times and it should work spot on. Thanks mate, Terry.
I'd buy one as well
Awesome design you're a genius
Yeah I would too
Genius Terry well done mate.
Terry, you are one ingenious guy. Very nice bit of work.
Thanks mate, much appreciated. Take care, Terry.
Brilliant Terry, think a certain manufacturer might do an upgrade soon.
Hi Robert, lol, I think I'll apply for a patent lol. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Amazing Terry. You never fail to amaze me. Thanks for sharing as always. Cheers.
Thanks Simon, I like to keep you on your toes mate lol. You take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Brilliant, cheers Terry👍
Hi mate, and thank you. I've still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. Thanks, Terry.
Brilliant job as usual Terry 👏
Thanks Glynne, it's always appreciated mate. take care and stay safe, Terry.
Very Nice Terry it's playing around like this makes the hobby fun for lot's of people
Hi Martyn, I love just messing around with pond filters. Keeps the mind going lol. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Great video Terry, very interesting, thank you mate.
Hi Michael, and thank you mate. Good to hear you enjoyed the video. Take care, Terry.
That looks great, I love the automation. Another superb invention Terry.
Thanks mate, I must admit I am pleased with it. it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work. Thanks and take care mate, Terry.
Beautiful just beautiful great work keep it up 👍
Thanks Nathan, I will do my best mate. Take care, Terry.
Really love it when i see you post new videos, you are doing great. Hope you and the wife are safe in theese times.
Use your tips all the time working on my own pond.
Hi mate and thank you. were all well hear mate thank you. I hope all's well with you and your family. I get my Covid jab on Monday, so not too bad. The wife's had hers as she's NHS. It's good to hear I help mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Great job on the filter nice to see weather is starting to get better for us pond keepers stay safe and well
Hi Carol, I hope your well. Thank you for your nice comment. Too true, roll on spring. I hate the cold. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
Awesome with the website next to it!!! Great work!!!! Very happy to find this. Time to hobby on!!😁😁
You've outdone yourself this time Terry,really impressive,great stuff 👍
Thanks mate, I did put a lot of thought into it. A bit more tinkering and I think it will work really well. Thanks again mate, take care, Terry.
Terry. As always your ahead of the game. Fascinating mate. 👏👏👏👏
Thanks Chris, you know it's always appreciated mate. take care and stay safe, Terry.
Good filter well done it shows what can be done when you just take time and think about it
Hi mate, and thank you. I've always been a have a go man. I'm trying to get all ponders to be the same. It would make the koi pond accessory manufactures think about their prices. Thanks again mate, Take care, Terry.
Brilliant Terry
Thanks Peter, really appreciated mate. Take care, Terry.
Fantastic m8 really well done I think we can all say we would buy one really good job.
Thanks Grant, still a bit of tinkering to do but nothing serious. Thanks again mate, take care, Terry.
Absolute genius 👍🏼 Great work. Best wishes 😁
Thanks mate, really appreciated. Take care, Terry.
Another pearler Terry, brilliant stuff!
Thanks Andy, it's always appreciated mate, take care and stay safe. Terry.
Hi Terry, Amazing contraption! Well done! 👍
Thanks Dan, I am very pleased with it I must say. Take care, Terry.
Gotta say Terry you're an inspiration to us all, really LOVE your videos, polishing chamber is miles better in clear perspex. Love the auto dump on it. Excellent video and I look forward to more of your footage. Stay safe and healthy 👍👏
Hi mate, and thank you for your kind comments, it's really appreciated mate. it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work well. thanks and take care mate, Terry.
I'm making one myself thanks to you Terry, ordered everything from eBay, it's gonna work out around £140 to build against the £250 EA want for theirs. I'm using perforated sheet which I already have so I'll cut two discs to retain the k1 micro. But as I said, I do like your idea of the automatic dump to waste.
Good luck with the build mate, Their quite easy to build. Take care, Terry.
Absolutely Bob-on Terry! I have to say that the auto timer and valve can have so many applications on filter set-ups it has got me thinking about modifactions to my own set-up. Keep the videos coming Terry.
Kind regards: Alex
Hi Alex, thanks mate, very much appreciated. I would think it would be quite easy to make your setup auto cleaning now we have the know how mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Very clever filter from a very clever man. You should be proud.
Hi Paul, and thank you mate. I am very pleased with it. thanks again mate, Terry.
Brilliant..👍
Thanks Phil, it's always appreciated mate, Take care, Terry.
Nice job Terry , thanks for sharing 👍, great Sunday night viewing 👍
Hi mate, and your very welcome. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. take care mate, Terry.
Well done matey looks as good as it works brilliant brilliant what more can I say!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Andrew, I've still a bit more tinkering to do, but nothing major. Thanks again mate, Terry.
Mark 2 looks Top draw. 👍👏👏Well done .
Thanks Neil, very much appreciated mate, Take care, Terry.
Another great video, you've done a sterling job with that! Looking forward to summer when we can see everything in full operational mode and marvel at your water quality. Thanks again mate.
Thanks mate, lol that's just it, if my water quality's crap, I'm gonna feel a right tit lol. you take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty 😁 No chance it will be anything but spot on 👍
Thanks mate, Terry.
Very Good Terry!
Thanks Shaun, it's always appreciated mate. Tank care, Terry.
Fantastic job. Need to get that patented. I'd certainly buy one 👍
Thanks Danny, I will draw up plans and put them on my website. thanks again mate, Take care, Terry.
Man you are brilliant you have a wonderful pond
Hi David and thank you. very much appreciated mate, Terry.
Nice one on your up filter. Great minds think alike.
Thanks Brett, to true mate, Take care, Terry.
Quality bit of kit. A few adjustments and running well. Definitely looks better than......a similar product haha. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Adam, like you say, it does need a bit of tinkering here and there, but I am pleased with it. thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Happy Ponding Terry, great upload, will post on our club page. Thanks for sharing, stay well, warm & safe.
Hi mate, and thank you. always appreciated mate. You take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
@@Wrighty Cheers Terry
Evening Mate, didnt think you could make that better but thats super can see whats going on top job that is :) glad your happy with it too makes it all worth while. thanks for sharing mate takecare you
Thanks Kev, you know it always appreciated mate. I am pleased with it, could you tell lol. it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work well. You take care mate, Terry.
Awesome!!
Thanks Andrew, much appreciated mate, Terry.
Pukka piece of kit, and great with the acrylic tube so that you can see what's going on, very impressed!!!!!
Thanks Patrick, it does need a bit more tinkering here and there, but I am pleased with it. thanks again mate, Terry.
Hi Terry ..this is an amazing achievement and well thought out..I thought the Mark 1 was good ...can’t wait to see the results..well done mate
Hi Chris, and thanks mate. I am pretty pleased with it and the way it's working. Thanks again, Terry.
well thought out bit of kit will be watching with intrest top job
Hi mate, and thank you. always appreciated mate. Still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Great job terry
Thanks Bryn, very much appreciated mate. Terry.
Great job again,doing 1 myself 👍
Hi Mike and thank you. Good luck with the build mate, take care, Terry.
Brilliant terry your amazing
Thanks Craig, its always appreciated mate. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Nice DIY.. Good job
Thanks Chris, It still needs a bit of tweaking here and there but it is working ok, take care mate, Terry.
Great job Terry, blows a certain manufacturers out the water! Literally. Lol
Thanks mate, they can buy me out for a few thousand lol. take care mate, Terry.
good build terry, industrial version of the new evo tempest...good job mate
Hi Paul, and thanks mate. really appreciated, it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work. take care, Terry.
Great bit of kit yet again wrighty👏🏻👏🏻 brilliant now I need to make 1 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks mate, and good luck with the build. You'll enjoy building it, I did. Take care mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
@@Wrighty Thankyou I will take a look
Top notch Terry and looks a better unit than the commercially made version from that well known pond supplier 😉👍
Thanks Graham, it does need a bit more tweaking here and there, but it does work. Think I'll apply for a patent lol. thanks mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi Terry looking excellent mate 👌🏻
Thanks Matt, always appreciated, take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Brilliant
Thanks Dave, much appreciated, Terry.
Your a Genius!!! You always impress me with your filters but this is your Best one yet 👌. Can you do a run through the costings. Thanks once again, look forward to your updates
Hi Martyn, thank you for your kind comments. I will as soon as I get time mate. You'll find all the parts on eBay if your thinking of making one. Thanks again, take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
You are awesome Wrighty top man
Stop it Mark, your making me blush lol. I am pleased with it mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
Very good
Thanks, Terry.
superb
Thanks Jason, always appreciated mate, Terry.
Hi Terry Brilliant another outstanding project amazing work M8 yeah I would leave the media in until summer to see how it goes when it’s collecting more dirt 👍 you only got a light dusting of snow here in Kent I’ve got 8” 😳
Hi mate, and thank you. I did enjoy building it. It could do with circulating a bit better when cleaning. I'll try a bigger air pump on it and see how that goes first. No mate, you can keep your snow lol. It's chucking it down with rain here at the moment. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
This is so cool. Your brain is a genius ☺️ I much prefer the see through version, easier to monitor. Well done is weak to congratulate your invention. Fab as always Terry. Take care.
Hi Lau, and thank you for your kind comments. It's really appreciated. I've still got a bit of tweaking to do to it yet. But only minor jobs. I will take some of the media out as well as I do have a bit too much in there. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty yeah I think column media should be 1 third to allow good flow and good agitation.
Hi Lau, your quite right, I just transferred the media without thinking lol. That'll teach me. I will take some out. Thanks and take care, Terry.
Great video i know nothing about these but they look great i think everybody will be nicking your idea on this even evolution aqua will be jealous you have outdone them lol
Hi Andrew, thank you for your kind comments mate. It's really appreciated. I must admit, I am pleased with it. Thanks again mate, Take care, Terry.
Amazing..... Always look forward to your vids Tel, you should get your agent to give Netflix a call :-)
Hi Ray lol, not a bad idea mate. Good to hear you enjoy the videos mate. thank you. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
Just like a Tempest but yours works unlike there nitrate factory. Great work.
Thanks mate, it's very much appreciated. I am quite pleased with it. Still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. thanks again and take care mate, Terry.
I couldn't wait for this video mate, always a pleasure to watch and learn from. E A are going to be bringing out a mk2 after seeing this. I would love to know how much it cost to make. Well done 👍
Hi mate and thank you. It's really appreciated. I am pleased with how it's turned out, I must say. It is working well. Someone just told me they have just bought all the parts, and it came to £140.00. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Absolutely brilliant Terry, is there anything you can’t do. 👌
Hi Anthony, and thank you. Yes, actually mate, I'm complete rubbish at gardening lol. Thanks and take care mate, Terry.
Wow you must be EA’s worst nightmare haha absolutely brilliant👍 Your whole set up could probably run itself and add a auto feeder then the pond would be totally self sufficient ha. Awesome work, love your videos,thank you for sharing 👍
Hi mate and thank you, EA could buy me out for a few hundred thousand lol. I must admit I don't have much to do filter cleaning wise for my pond. One daily job takes about 5 minutes and once a month I like to clean everything which takes around half an hour. That's it filter wise. Thanks again mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Just purchased the plans for this and your PP RDF!
Hi Mike, thank you for your purchase. Any problems or question, just drop me an email. pondfilters@gmail.com thanks again, Terry.
Brilliant Terry you should work as a consultant for EA 😊
Thanks Mark, they couldn't afford me lol. take care mate, Terry.
I knew this would be good
Once yiu get the timings set right it will be perfect
Hi David, thank mate. that's right, I still have a bit of tweaking to do on it, but only minor jobs. I'll enjoy tinkering lol. Thanks again mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
I love the automation. EA should take note. Bar raised.
Hi Robert, and thank you, very much appreciated, take care mate, Terry.
Great video.. Bit of snow for ya but will gladly trade.. Been -27 at night here..
Hi Chris, Wow! I wouldn't set foot out of the door lol. -6c was bad enough for me. take care mate, Terry.
This is a much better version of the ea version, genius 👌
Thanks Adam. it does need a bit of tinkering here and there, but I am pleased with it. Thanks mate, Terry.
Top video what good home made System 10/10 👍 just a thought I think it clean better if you can stop all the k1 going all the way down to the bottom live bit of space give it more time for dirty water to get out put like a grill thing in there
Hi mate, and thank you. I do have too much media in there at the moment. If I take some out it will have more room to move. thanks again for your idea. take care, Terry.
So great to see you building and exploring, this is real diy and proper technical exploration!
For the media, have you thought maybe to produce your own with 3d printer? Would suggest not a cylinder shape, to me it is related to the way it is produced spaghetti cut, but star shape, capable of building up an even thinner layer filter.
For water coloration, may I suggest you give a try with tap water instead of pond one, pretty sure you'll see a difference.
What about ozone, come on, give a try with not one but two other cylinders -> ozone with skimming injector then UV neutraliser.
Sure you'll get amazing results and water quality ;-)
Hi Charles, I did look into ozone, but it just didn't seem to be my thing. I have a friend that has it. I do like to keep my pond a bit natural, that's why I run plants in my pond. I think it make for happier koi to be honest. I've not got into 3d printing yet, but might in the future. Thanks mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hello Terry I just watch your latest video and I must say what a brilliant job you did , I will buy one if your selling
Hi Ricardo, and thank you mate. I just don't get time to build them. I was trying to get this one finished 3 week ago. thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Yours is bigger then mine 😂😂great video I am playing with the same idea atm happy days terry yours is very impressive like always top job terry
Hi mate, and thank you. are you building one? All the best with the build mate. They are fun to build. keeps the brain box working lol. thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty yea just put a video out but I got a long way to go yet waiting on parts 😂😂it’s getting there had to go to my koi dealer to day so will be a good little video happy ponding mate I must say yours is so much better then mine but mine is only a mark 1 atm 😂👍 keep up the brilliant work that you do Stay safe terry
Hi James, I didn't know you'd released a vid mate, I will go and have a look. I'm getting no notifications from TH-cam again mate. I've had a lot of trouble with TH-cam. Three times I got to 10,000 subscribers, and they took over 2 thousand away, saying suspected spammers. that's a load of crap mate. I put a video out saying what they'd done and called them a few names, and they've not taken any since. I should be well over 20,000 by now. I still get trouble with them. I will go and have a look at your video mate. take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty yes mate I remember that mate I remember when you did that video yea I put out a video every Sunday and Monday night with out fail. But funny how you don’t get notifications I have had the same issue in the past
Hi mate, I will get to see your video today. I'm just trying to get through all these comments. I've got to go get my coronavirus jab as well today lol. It's a bit hectic here at the moment lol. Take care mate, Terry.
i built a filter out of a 6 meter tube laid horizotal along the back of the pond great for removing nitrates
Hi Humphrey, That sounds good mate, it does a similar job to a bakki river by the sound of it. Terry.
i think your up filter is better than a e ones godbless very good with your hand
Thanks mate, its very much appreciated, Take care, Terry
You cleaver sod 😉 love that you've made your twist on it Terry!! How did the flow from the pond stop ? Could see the valve open for waste 🤔 interesting....lol ....well done mate.
Hi Mark, thanks mate. That's why it had to be higher than the water level in the moving bed. I just fitted a non-return valve to the line from the moving bed so when the pump stops there's no back flow. thanks again mate, take care an stay safe, Tery.
@@Wrighty gotcha 👌
I need one of these in my life. No messing about mr wrighty how much for supply and installation. I lost 2 fish this morning to the pesky heron so I need cheering up. Please make my day and put these into mass production.
Hi Alex, sorry to hear about the 2 fish mate. I'd love to make your day, but I just don't get the time to build them. I wanted this one done 3 weeks ago, but just didn't get the time mate, sorry. They are real easy to build though. Take care mate, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
Terry. Really great idea. Love the project. You make me doubt. To make a protein skimmer or this kind of your fabulous ideas. Your rdf is still working amazing on my pond. Is the air pump much higher then this filter or do you use a solenoid as well for the airline? 👍
Hi mate, I must admit I am pleased with it. Good to hear the RDF's still working well. Mines been running over 18 months now and I haven't touched it, apart from a quick high pressure mesh clean which all RDF's need. The air pump is on a bit lower level than this filter, but I have fitted a non-return valve to stop any backflow. It just switches on and off by the auto switch. Thank mate and take care, Terry.
Up and up. Wrighty keeps setting the standard.
Thanks mate, it was nothing really lol! I had designed the auto clean, but it was much too complicated. So I scrapped all that and started again. This is much simpler and works really well. Thanks again mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty So beautiful. I can watch this filter all day lol.
Terry - 1... EA - 0
You're a genius Sir!! 👍
Thanks Al, its really appreciated mate, take care, Terry.
So I take it that the solenoid valve, water pump and air pump is set to that timer . Quality auto flush design tho Wright 👍 As I hate those gate valves and ball valves can be a bugger to twist...
That's right mate, it's quite simple really. I had originally designed a different way of doing it, but scrapped all that and started again as it got too complicated. Like you say, pond valves can be a pain. Thanks mate, stay safe, Terry.
Great update Terry, lovely handiwork. Just out of curiosity how much water does it hold, maybe about 40 L?? Do you have an auto top up for the pond? Superb Terry. Keep up the good work, Stay safe.
Hi Marty, and thanks mate. I've tried to work it out and I think it's slightly less, around 7 to 8 gallon I think mate. I don't have an auto top up, I have a press button timed top up. That's so I can keep an eye on how much water is being added to the pond. Hope this helps mate, take care, Terry.
Yet another great one, well done.
Was just about to order a Tempest, won’t bother now. It’s always more fun and satisfying to make your own.
What diameter tube did you use?
Hi Stephan, and thanks mate. That's right mate, It's always more rewarding to build your own. The tube is 200mm diameter x 3mm x 1 mtr long. You'll find it on eBay. Good luck with the build. Thanks again mate and take care, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
Hi Terry. Excellent work. I must say I don't fully understand the automation bit. Looks good but I haven't a clue how you made it! I've got my 200mm tube and ready to start on my Mk3 Up-Filter. I like your 110mm to 40mm/50mm reducer> can you tell me where you got it from. I see that James the Koi Whisperer is going to make an Up-Filter after seeing ours. I think he is only using half a metre or 110mm tube. Be interesting to see how well that will work. Stay safe.
Hi mate, and thank you. It still needs a bit of tweaking here and there but it does save messing about, just push a button and leave it. The 110mm reducer here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110mm-50mm-40mm-pushfit-Solvent-weld-Reducer-plug-soilpipe-drain-fittings/112166397752?ssPageName=
A lot cheaper than rubber. James has spent a lot on pressure fittings and it's going to be a bit of a pain having to take it apart to clean it. He does use a lot of filter floss, so it won't get as dirty as it would on my pond. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Love this Wrighty!!! What is the diameter and height of tube and hole size for air….I want to add this to my indoor winter pond.. thanks… gee luv koi…. USA…. Thanks 4 sharing
Hi, and thank you. You can find the building instructions and parts used on my website for this up-flow filter diypondfilters.com thanks again, Terry.
Well done Terry, looks great. Is it possible for any media to go in the end of the air pipe when you drop the water?
Hi Garry, thanks mate. Yes, it could get in the end of the air pipe , but it would get blown out. I've been using the same on my filters for years and not had a problem. So it should be ok. It does help that the air is kept working while the media is down the bottom. Thanks for noticing mate, take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty no problem Terry. I just know the old K1 gets everywhere! I put a handful of micro k1 in my filter years ago and even today I found some floating in the pond! 🤦♂️
New fines filter and 'Wrighty Auto Clean" ... brilliant. Very nice job. Couple of questions. When the cleaning cycle kicks in and the solenoid opens to waste does it also shut off the supply inflow or does it shut off the pump that feeds it? Also is the air inlet for cleaning simply open to air or is an air pump attached? Amazing job and video as always.
Hi KR, and thanks mate. The pond pump is switched off and the 35 lpm air pump switched on and waste solenoid opened. Once the tube is empty, the air switches off and solenoid closes. The pond pump is then turned back on. Hope this helps mate. Thanks again, Take care, Terry.
Ingenious ! Keep this up and Evolution Aqua will want to hire you as their head consultant. They already have a fully automated Nexus, now they can have a fully automatic Tempest as well based on the Wrighty Auto Clean. You should patent it.
Hi mate, and thank you. I'm not sure EA can afford me lol. I did have a company ask if they paid me, would I promote their product on my videos. I email back saying, I didn't think it was right to do that, as I didn't like their product lol. I never heard from them again lol. Take care mate, Terry.
Hi Terry just watched the video love it mate please could you let me no were I can buy the acrylic tube many thanks.
Hi Dean, You'll find it here mate: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174172903123?hash=item288d8396d3:g:f5wAAOSw2F9gHWxb
Terry.
Hi Terry can i first of all thank James the koi whisperer for telling me about your great channel 👍👍👍i have been looking into getting a air source heat pump but get different answers off different sellers so could i just ask what wattage is yours and what size is your pond it will help me try a figure out which one i actually need for my pond which is 2000ltrs .... many thanks and stay safe 🌈🌈
Hi Ian, You best bet is to give HeatPumps4Pools a ring mate: 01268 206560. You'll find them really nice guys and very helpful. They'll tell you exactly what you need and your under no obligation to buy from them. My heater is a Thermotec Inverter 9Kw mate, and is running a 2500 UK gallon pond. Hope this helps mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
@@Wrighty thanks Terry that's help alot knowing what size your pond is and you having a 9kw has answered alot of questions i had so if i do decide to get one i can email you to order it is that right ? Many many thanks for getting back to me and for answering the major question i wanted ....stsy safe 🌈🌈🌈
Hi Ian, your very welcome mate, Just give me a shout when your ready: pondfilters@gmail.com and I'll get you sorted mate. They won't have any till the end of March, but I can order whenever your ready mate. take care, Terry.
Put a different jerry clip on that flexible hose mate that clip will eventually split the flexible hose mate might also be the source of the leak? Aside that, thats a cracking job mate.
Hi Khi, thank you mate. I will look at the flex hose mate, thanks. I've still a bit of tinkering to do, but nothing serious. Thanks again. Take care mate and stay safe, Terry.
Hi Terry is that 6” acrylic pipe you have used. Another brilliant video and I can’t wait to add one like yours to my pond
Hi Barry, No mate, I used 200mm (8") Thanks for your kind comments mate. Good luck with the build. Stay safe, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
very nice mate, looks the business, just wanted to ask how the heated did during the last week with the minus temps we were getting, was it able to hold 15 and if so what was the running costs like, cheers mate
Hi Mike, and thank you. It was really cold here some nights -6c and -2c during the day. Heating for the week came to £12,20. I dropped it to 14c about a week ago, but it held that temp fine. Thanks mate, Take care, Terry.
Better than an EA TEMPEST, BRILLIANT, COULD YOU VIDEO A CLOSE UP OF THE PIPEING AT BOTTOM THANKS
Hi Mark, and thanks mate. I will put it in my next video for you mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
Great job as always Terry. What stops the feed water going to waste? I take it the controller turns the pump off, is there a second solenoid on the feed?
Hi Gary, and thanks mate. That's why it had to be higher than the water level in the moving bed, so when the pump stopped so did the flow. I also had to fit a non-return valve in the line. Thanks mate and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty ah yes I remember you saying about the height. Think the next thing you need to look into is getting Alexa to do your automation so you just have to tell it to flush or to top up pond. All the best and stay safe.
Now there's an idea lol. Take care mate, Terry.
Amazing job! Do you think this could be used as a standalone filter for a smaller pond?
Hi Brad, yes mate. It would have to be a small pond, but it would work as a mechanical filter. You could always add 2 of them. Take care mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty thanks for the feedback. What sort of flow rates are you running on it (or what pump). Given the rate that it fills it looks quite high.
Hi mate, I'm using a 6500 lph pond pump, but that will be reduced as it's having to lift the water about a metre. Terry.
absolutely fabulous. Will you have plans and part list for the upflow filter? I love how you spell "airplane". Can you share with us the links to buy the clear tubes and the 2 black parts you put at the ends of the tube?
Hi Trent, lol do you know I hadn't even noticed that lol. That will teach me to do things at 2am lol. I got everything on eBay.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plumbing-Drainage-Flexible-Rubber-Boot-Reducer-Coupling-Adaptor-Pipe-Connector/392989627279?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=661905407866&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clear-Acrylic-Round-Tube-Perspex-Hollow-Plastic-Pipe-Candle-Gloss-Transparent/174172903123?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=473078346284&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648
Hope this helps mate. Terry.
Hi mate, Just to let you know I have now released the build plans for the Mk2 up-flow fines filter on my website if your interested mate, diypondfilters.com
Terry.
@@Wrighty Sounds great. I go there right now. Can't wait for all this snow to melt so I can work on the pond again.
Ok mate, any problems give me a shout. thanks, Terry.
Brill job Terry, why don't you make some to sell I would certainly buy one from you. I'd trust yours to the other well known make anyday.
Any more project's in the pipeline ?.
Hi David, and thank you mate. I just don't get the time mate. I paid £800.00 for a CNC router and never get to use it. It's not been run for well over a year now. Think I'll sell it. I have nothing as far as projects go, in my head at the moment, but you never can tell lol. Thanks mate. Take care and stay safe, Terry.
The air should come on for 30 seconds before the drain cycle, not just during the drain cycle. I think you could achieve a similar thing in a simpler way. Pump feed the water from the bottom up constantly, at the top have 2 overflows. One slightly higher than the other, place the control valve on the lower overflow. The lower overflow returns to system, higher overly drains to waste. When the clean cycle starts the lower overflow is blocked by the control valve, water lever rises to higher overflow and drains to waste, after a set time the control valve opens and system returns to normal. The timer would need two outputs one for the air pump and the other for the control valve. Both would initiate at the same time, the air pump would stop a set time before the control valve opened to ensure full dirty water purge before the control valve opens.
Hi Adam, your looking to turn 2 items on and off at different times. that couldn't be done with the switch I have. I think you'd be looking for something programmable. The switch I have only has one relay to work with. Also, I'm not too sure about the media. If the pump was left running it might keep the media at the top and I'm not sure it would circulate well as it's trying to float anyway. Thank for the suggestion mate. I will give it some more thought. take care, Terry.
This is super impressive...you are a genius. You must have been over the moon when you saw the muck in the bucket. Could I ask how much K1 have you put in the filter and what flow rate are you using. I had the same problem with the strands of plastic in the K1...it took me 2 hours to remove it so thanks for raising this problem with the EA. I was sceptical when it was claimed it would remove fines down to 1 micron but I guess the IFTS are not going to state that if its not true...and your tests seem to confirm it.
Sorry I meant to say K+ not K1
Hi Keith, Thank you for your kind comments. I put around half of a 25 ltr bag in the first one I built, and without thinking, I put that in this one, but this chamber is a bit smaller. So I've go a bit too much in this one. I have a 6500 lph pond pump on it, but it's not getting that sort of flow, because it's having to lift the water well over 1 metre high in the chamber. thanks mate and take care, Terry.
Which video do you go through the parts you need, up filter, thanks
Hey buddy could you build me one of these please if so how much would you charge many thanks aaron awesome work as usual
Hi Aaron, I do get ask this many times, but unfortunately I don't build the filters for people. I do sell the plans on how to build the filters on my website: diypondfilters.com
They are the full instructions on how to build the filter with videos and a list of parts and links. I hope this helps mate, Thanks, Terry.