+David Foley Hi David, and thank you. Your very welcome. If you need to know more it's all and more on my website diypondfilters.com Thanks again, Terry.
Wow, thank you so much for this! I am planning a koi pond but have been hesitant at the price of skimmers - $400 for a bucket?!?! and was totally confused by other DIY skimmers I have seen on youtube and elsewhere - till I saw this video! You made it so clear and concise and now I am pretty confident I can do this myself and hook it up to my skippy filters! will be buying your instructions for sure.
One of the finest presentations and I have now seen so many from all over the world. You Brits have got it right and it is a fine hobby worldwide! I like it and am 80y so it must be good! Richard in Australia
You are truly brilliant. I'm in the process of setting up my very first DIY pond. It's about 16'x16' average 3feet 4 and a half at it's deepest your videos have been an inspiration since before I broke ground. I thank you for what you do.
Great video. Better than store bought. The auto fill is what I am going to do to mine also. Plus, it will be below my shed. I will install another gutter and spout (with a screen) to let rainwater help keep it full. Tin roof.
Hello mate, and thanks, it's good to hear you enjoyed the video. That's the good thing about DIY projects, you can always adapt them to suit your setup. Thanks again, Terry.
Thank you. very much appreciated. I did move to the middle size basket as I was emptying the small one twice a day but the middle size one works fine. Terry.
Thank you so much for your video, it simplified the process and every step was very clear! Gave me the confidence to build my own and save many many pennies! Great sense of accomplishment! So kind and generous of you to take the time to film and post! Thanks so much! 👍😁 Jenny from Banbury, England!
Hi Jenny, thank you for your kind comments, it's very much appreciated. Good to hear you enjoyed the video. Good luck with the build. Thanks again, Terry.
Hi mate, have you seen my new pond? th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html this is the last one in my pond build videos that shows the finished pond. Thanks, Terry.
Thanks Wrighty! I am new to this and learning fast. This is exactly what I was looking for! Last year put in french drains in the top end of the garden (the garden office is now inplace), down the sides (we are on the side of the hill) and from the water captured under the inground trampoline (don't ask!). The output is not connected to anywhere so when it rains, the garden takes some (suffering from hard clay) and the rest, well. Anyway, started to design a pondless/rill and want the french drain to feed into it. Issue is capturing any crap. This is our solution! The next problem is making it :)
+Steven A. Culbreath (Abundant White Light) Hi Steve, Thank you, I do enjoy doing these little bits and piece. Keeps my brain active. Thanks again, Merry Christmas and a Happy Ponding New Year to you and yours. Terry.
Another great video Terry full of really good information and a quality build once again. I'm off to collect the parts today to start on the three tub filter you posted a while ago. Thanks for sharing this one. All the best Tony
Another great vid Terry, thanks for sharing! PS, my pond is still not clear and I'm having to clean barrels 1 and 2 more or less daily, there must be an awful lot of crud in the pond, we'll get there......... Barry
Thank you, very much appreciated. This was quite some time ago, check out my latest DIY RDF build: th-cam.com/video/iIrnlZsE47k/w-d-xo.html take care, Terry.
+Wrighty I'll definitely check it out. My site is www. BuildingYourOwnPrivateBeach . com. There is a video in there I made on to make a floating pond skimmer, and a couple on bio filtering - that you may find interesting? All the best...
Thank you James for your nice comments. I will be starting my new pond build next week and making videos of the build. If your interested you can subscribe and you'll get a notification from TH-cam when I release the videos. Terry.
Fantastic explanation, great design. I'm gonna make one!! I have THE perfect spot for one. I have a few sycamore trees near my pond and when the wind blows in the wrong direction I end up with a ton of crap in the pond so this will be perfect. Thank you for the info to find instructions on the face plate fitting too. Thanks again! Wendy
+wonderwend1 Thanks Wendy, Your very welcome. You can get the plans to build it on my website if you need them: diypondfilters.com Good luck with the build. Terry.
Thanks mate, I have loads of videos here, and a lot on building things for your pond. My latest is a protein skimmer, released yesterday. Thanks again, Terry.
From America, unfortunately, I apologise for our country first, lol You got sum good skills there and a nice set up... I'm in the process of building my second earth home out of tires and sand bags, I'm incorporating a massive pond system for the whole property that connects indoor and outdoor ponds, it hasn't been done, or at least no one has shared, I'll have year round indoor grow beds and year round work composting so it's my idea to make my pond system year round using thermal mass to combat winter's... You've giving me sum good knowledge on DIY projects, glad people out there like us...
I have been racking my brain to come up with a good skimmer. This put me on the right track. I want to make a floating one as my water level fluctuates with no auto refill. I think I can figure that part out.
Hi, You can get the full detailed plans on how to build this skimmer. There in the shop on my website diypondfilters.com if that would help at all. Good luck with the build. Terry.
That's great, nice work..... you could stick an overflow on the side near the top where you'd like the water level to max out at, that way rain won't effect the level of the pond. I've diverted mine down a dry river bed to my fence line, I even put in a couple collection pools in that the birds love to bath in
Wonderful video! Thank you for explaining your work and the great tips on future repairs and fixes you have already conceived. My Koi will be happy when I install my new skimmer. :)
lol I'm trying to make a elbow skimmer for my water garden but my on,y worries is I'm gonna have water lettuce and water hay arch and frog bit so I'm trying to make it a correct angle or find ways to keep the floating plants in place but anyways gj
GREAT design and I can afford it! The best one on youtube for my application, by far. What part of the world are you in M8? Thanks for not wasting time explaining also!
Your very welcome Jd, let me know how it goes. Have a look at my latest skimmer build. Build: th-cam.com/video/cGulZ35sjZw/w-d-xo.html Install: th-cam.com/video/JoVLh8XZ7so/w-d-xo.html Thanks, Terry.
You can get the step by step plans on how to build this system website, plus I there to help if needed all the way through the build. There are around 700 of my filters that have been built all over the world now. You can see comments from people that have on my website. I've got to go out now but if you have any questions you can give me a shout on pondfilters@gmail.com Terry.
Nice. I am planning to build a Natural Swimming Pool in the future. This video of yours would help me a lot. :D Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless!
I was really frustrated I did not mot know what to do I’m so glad you made this video thank you I will send send my results if you would like to see them
So Wrighty, you have a wonderful scenic venue between the Parasol topped Plaza and the pond area. It is so beautiful. This video was very well protrayed, narrated and photographed.You have given me some interesting ideas.One point I wondered about is that you placed the filter on solid ground, so it didn't move around or go up and down with the water level.My (smaller pond that yours with goldfish) water level goes up an down a few inches depending on the weather temperature.Would it be better to have the filter floating, so it is always at the affective height?Many thanks again. I will now visit your website. Multi regards.
Hi Robert, Thank you for your kind comments. The auto top up fitted to the skimmer keeps the water level of the pond the same all the time so there's no need. Have you seen my new pond? th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html There is 5 build videos, but this is the last one. Thanks, Terry.
Interesting video .Thanks for sharing your hobby. Have you considered installing a screened overflow just below the level of your float valve enclosure ? This would divert excess rainwater into the household drainage system whenever there is a downpour ...
Hi Susanne, this is quite an old video and I now have a new pond as we moved a couple of year ago. You can see the final part of the new pond build in this video: th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html Terry.
Thanks Wrighty nice set up , i just wanted to the water out let part and the work of the pump, what is the water level of the pond lesser than the skimmer inlet and pump keeps on pumping all the water out of the tub? is that good for the pump, and also the speed of the water inlet and pump out let has to be the same, i.e. if the pump keep on removing faster that the water in speed what will happen, can you explain around this matter please.
Hi Favaz, The weir on the skimmer wants to be about 1 inch below the pond water level. If your pump starts to empty the skimmer you can raise the water level of the pond slightly or make the hole for the weir larger. Terry.
Thanks for another fine video, Terry. Was beginning to wonder if the wier cut into the inner band or not. Saw that is did not till later on there. So did you have to change the strainer size or happy with the first choice? Any particalur reason for clear plexi for the shelf? But most of all, where did you fine that round hole? All mine look like a someone ran them and stomped on them.
Harry Chung Hi Harry, and thank you. The weir is just a fraction above the clear perspex and there is no particular reason for the clear perspex, anything similar will do the job. I must admit it was easier to cut the shape of the tub out as I just laid it on top of the tub and I could see the tub to draw the shape and get a good fit. The smaller basket is working really well so not changing it at the moment. It's now been running 3 days 24/7 and no problems yet m8. Terry.
Hi Terry is making a skimmer worth it as i see the basic skimmers are about 20 pounds ?...or have i got this wrong ...the plastic sheet i cant find cheap ...cheers cheers rob
Thank you. You can connect a skimmer to the filter with the bottom drain if you wish. I didn't at the time I built my pond but I now wish I had. Thanks, Terry.
Thanks for this video. Love the simple but smart design. I just need to figure how to incorporate it into a hard plastic formed pond liner. And only 155 gallon pond for six 20 yo goldfish.
Hi Ryall, and thank you. Your best bet might be, using the same principle but maybe a square container. That might be easier to fit to your pond. Terry.
Hi Westcliff Koi Pond, and welcome to my channel. This is quite an old video, but I have loads of videos for you to browse through. My channel's all about DIY pond filter builds for koi ponds. I hope you enjoy being with us. Thank you for subscribing, take care and stay warm, Terry.
Hi mate, The ballcock is an auto pond top up. I have to say, my koi never bothered trying to get in it, but if they do, there's nothing in there to hurt them. Just to let you know, I did fit a bigger basket, as this one did fill quite quickly. Terry.
A very well put together video with no rubbish intros like the dreaded " how's it going man" and "hey, what's up man". I'll have a go at this project. One question, do you not have trouble with herons since your pond is very open?
Hi John, and thank you for your kind comments. I don't have this pond any more as we've moved house. Here's a link to my new pond build: th-cam.com/video/8TXKUcWbn50/w-d-xo.html this is the first and the rest are on my channel. thanks again, Terry.
I ran this on my pond for 2 years. I have moved house since and built another using a smaller tub but the same design. You can see it in my New Pond Build Video 4. th-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Brian,Thank you. I used clear Perspex. I got it from my local DIY store. You can use anything for this job only the clear Perspex was a lot easier to see through to mark out the shape of the tub.Thanks again, Terry
Thank you so much for the in-depth guide on making this pond skimmer. Is it possible for me to ask for the prices on each material used as i could not access the link provided. I have been trying to find a way to mitigate duckweed problems in my pond as it kept on booming each time i netted them all 😅.
Many thanks for the video, here in Chile is kind of difficult to find a skimmer, so this is a great solution. One question, how do you call to the blue thing that level the waters?, first time I see it. ;)
This video is great good ideas but the scum is just getting sucked threw the basket into to pump & back into the pond? And another question the debris just seem to be spinning around so soon as water levels get slightly higher there just going to be swilling round till they finally end up back in the pond? Not a in bad comment by far I'm just wondering what's what can u help me out as this looked brilliant in till I seen it doing this
I see you have three blue filter containers on the side of the pond. Could you please explain and show how to build up those three filters? Thanks a lot.
+Wrighty send me your email, was in need exactly that I will send you a picture, what you did helped me I'm two years waiting for such a solution - my email: ledplaydigital@gmail.com Basilio
Hey I couldn’t find the details for this build on your sight and I was also wondering what type of float cal or you were using and where I could get one
Hi Rodney, You'll find the skimmer on my website in the shop tab towards the bottom of the list. diypondfilters.com/shop/ You need a side entry for the top up, something like this one, but there are others. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toilet-Cistern-1-2-Side-Entry-Fill-Ball-Valve-Brass-Thread-FLUSH-DADDY/261514012691?epid= Terry.
Hi - where did you purchase the Perspex circle from and how did you cut the circle out the middle? Building my own pond and so grateful for your video- thanks Julie
Hi, Sealant is put around the hole for the weir. The pond liner is then placed up the front of the skimmer weir onto the sealer. It's then fixed with the fixing bracket shown in the video. If you want to see one fitted, take a look at ThePondDigger's video on how to fit a skimmer. Terry.
Interesting in your auto top up system - is this connected to a normal hose pipe? Any issues with chlorine in the water you're using to top it up with?
Hi Joe, Yes it is topped up using a hose pipe from the tap. But as it will only be a trickle it won't matter. The tap water is mixed with the pond water in the skimmer, which is turning over all the time and returning to the pond. This isn't topping up 24/7, only when the water level drops. Terry.
You're by far my favorite pond guru and I can't wait to put most of your set-up into action. Thanks for everything you do!
+David Foley
Hi David, and thank you. Your very welcome. If you need to know more it's all and more on my website diypondfilters.com
Thanks again,
Terry.
Wow, thank you so much for this! I am planning a koi pond but have been hesitant at the price of skimmers - $400 for a bucket?!?! and was totally confused by other DIY skimmers I have seen on youtube and elsewhere - till I saw this video! You made it so clear and concise and now I am pretty confident I can do this myself and hook it up to my skippy filters! will be buying your instructions for sure.
One of the finest presentations and I have now seen so many from all over the world. You Brits have got it right and it is a fine hobby worldwide! I like it and am 80y so it must be good! Richard in Australia
Thank you Richard, very much appreciated. Your still young mate and you've a lot of ponding to do yet. Terry.
Thanks for taking the time to share this Wrighty! Certainly gives me some ideas of my own. Thanks again from Ontario Canada. :)
Hi Jason, your very welcome. Terry.
You are truly brilliant. I'm in the process of setting up my very first DIY pond. It's about 16'x16' average 3feet 4 and a half at it's deepest your videos have been an inspiration since before I broke ground. I thank you for what you do.
Great video. Better than store bought. The auto fill is what I am going to do to mine also. Plus, it will be below my shed. I will install another gutter and spout (with a screen) to let rainwater help keep it full. Tin roof.
Hello mate, and thanks, it's good to hear you enjoyed the video. That's the good thing about DIY projects, you can always adapt them to suit your setup. Thanks again, Terry.
Very very inventive and well thought out!! Keep up the good work Wrightly!
I have only been keeping koi for a few months but I have learned so much from your videos, thank you so much.
Hi Jamie, thank you for your kind comments, and your very welcome, Terry.
Great design! Great instructions! Thank you for posting it.
Thank you. very much appreciated. I did move to the middle size basket as I was emptying the small one twice a day but the middle size one works fine. Terry.
Thank you so much for your video, it simplified the process and every step was very clear! Gave me the confidence to build my own and save many many pennies! Great sense of accomplishment! So kind and generous of you to take the time to film and post! Thanks so much! 👍😁 Jenny from Banbury, England!
Hi Jenny, thank you for your kind comments, it's very much appreciated. Good to hear you enjoyed the video. Good luck with the build. Thanks again, Terry.
Great idea and well-explained. Many thanks for the tips!
Great job. Your pond is stunning. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hi mate, have you seen my new pond? th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html this is the last one in my pond build videos that shows the finished pond. Thanks, Terry.
Great video and explanation. Thank you for posting! Looks great!
+fixplanes
Thank you, your very welcome.
Terry
Thanks Wrighty! I am new to this and learning fast. This is exactly what I was looking for!
Last year put in french drains in the top end of the garden (the garden office is now inplace), down the sides (we are on the side of the hill) and from the water captured under the inground trampoline (don't ask!). The output is not connected to anywhere so when it rains, the garden takes some (suffering from hard clay) and the rest, well. Anyway, started to design a pondless/rill and want the french drain to feed into it. Issue is capturing any crap. This is our solution! The next problem is making it :)
Hi mate, sounds like quite a project. Hope all goes well for you mate, Terry.
Hi Wrighty, enjoy watching your tinkerings with your pond. Good bits, always. Greetings from Tampa Bay, Florida!
+Steven A. Culbreath (Abundant White Light)
Hi Steve, Thank you, I do enjoy doing these little bits and piece. Keeps my brain active.
Thanks again, Merry Christmas and a Happy Ponding New Year to you and yours.
Terry.
Fantastic videos! inspirational. Thank you for sharing with everyone.
Hi Victoria, thank you for your kind comments. Very much appreciated. Terry.
NICE..! cant wait to build mine..
Brilliant idea. Great skimmer.
Hi Steve, Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
So glad I found your video. I'm planning to create a very similar DIY skimmer, and this is great to see in action. Well done!
Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
Another great video Terry full of really good information and a quality build once again. I'm off to collect the parts today to start on the three tub filter you posted a while ago.
Thanks for sharing this one.
All the best
Tony
***** Hi Tony, You're more than welcome m8. Good luck with the build m8.
Terry.
Very nice build!! Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Another great vid Terry, thanks for sharing! PS, my pond is still not clear and I'm having to clean barrels 1 and 2 more or less daily, there must be an awful lot of crud in the pond, we'll get there.........
Barry
Barry Spiers Hi Barry, If you're filters are catching the dirt there working m8. Hang in there it will come good.
Terry.
Excellent idea terry very well explained I shall be making one myself ready for next year keep up the very informative videos
Chris
Hi Chris, Thank you. I do show my new version of the skimmer in my pond build videos: th-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/w-d-xo.html Terry.
Wow that is an amazing build. You are very innovative 😊
Thank you, very much appreciated. This was quite some time ago, check out my latest DIY RDF build: th-cam.com/video/iIrnlZsE47k/w-d-xo.html take care, Terry.
Well done! And thanks for sharing. All the best from across the pond...
Your very welcome. Have you seen my website: diypondfilters.com Terry.
+Wrighty I'll definitely check it out. My site is www. BuildingYourOwnPrivateBeach . com. There is a video in there I made on to make a floating pond skimmer, and a couple on bio filtering - that you may find interesting? All the best...
Either I get to much water in , or it doesn't get enough for the pump lol. I will keep messing with it. Great video. Thanks
Just brilliant 👍
awesome video and beautiful garden and pond
Thank you James for your nice comments. I will be starting my new pond build next week and making videos of the build. If your interested you can subscribe and you'll get a notification from TH-cam when I release the videos. Terry.
Awesome DIY skimmer! Thumbs up for you
Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
Fantastic explanation, great design. I'm gonna make one!! I have THE perfect spot for one. I have a few sycamore trees near my pond and when the wind blows in the wrong direction I end up with a ton of crap in the pond so this will be perfect.
Thank you for the info to find instructions on the face plate fitting too.
Thanks again!
Wendy
+wonderwend1 Thanks Wendy, Your very welcome. You can get the plans to build it on my website if you need them: diypondfilters.com Good luck with the build. Terry.
+Wrighty Lovely, thanks!
I just name dropped you on the Pond Digger's video comments ;)
+wonderwend1 lovely thank you. He has subscribe to me bless him.
Had to subscribe, awesome pond! You've just inspired me to get some work done on mine this weekend!
Thanks mate, I have loads of videos here, and a lot on building things for your pond. My latest is a protein skimmer, released yesterday. Thanks again, Terry.
Wow, great video! You explained it well and it works perfect for me. Thanks for making this video mate!
Your very welcome, Terry.
From America, unfortunately, I apologise for our country first, lol
You got sum good skills there and a nice set up... I'm in the process of building my second earth home out of tires and sand bags, I'm incorporating a massive pond system for the whole property that connects indoor and outdoor ponds, it hasn't been done, or at least no one has shared,
I'll have year round indoor grow beds and year round work composting so it's my idea to make my pond system year round using thermal mass to combat winter's...
You've giving me sum good knowledge on DIY projects, glad people out there like us...
Hi Jerome, thank you, and good to here you enjoy the videos. The pond sound great. Good luck with the build. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Don't apologize for me or my country. America is the greatest country in the world.
@@gridtac2911 why?
You’ve got some next level diy skills.
Hi Richard, thank you. Have you seen my latest build. th-cam.com/video/wn4RV7xbB8Y/w-d-xo.html thanks again, Terry.
You must have been a plumber by trade you are so good at fittings.
Hi, no mate, just a simple diy'er. Have you seen my new RDF build: th-cam.com/video/wn4RV7xbB8Y/w-d-xo.html thanks, Terry.
Most excellent job!!!
Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
Fantastic job!
Thank you. Very much appreciated. Terry.
I have been racking my brain to come up with a good skimmer. This put me on the right track. I want to make a floating one as my water level fluctuates with no auto refill. I think I can figure that part out.
Hi, You can get the full detailed plans on how to build this skimmer. There in the shop on my website diypondfilters.com if that would help at all. Good luck with the build. Terry.
Allrighty that was a very good project, Wrighty. You are awesome, thanks
Hi Jerry, and thanks mate, hope it helps, Terry.
your a star mate thank-you
That's great, nice work..... you could stick an overflow on the side near the top where you'd like the water level to max out at, that way rain won't effect the level of the pond. I've diverted mine down a dry river bed to my fence line, I even put in a couple collection pools in that the birds love to bath in
Hi Roy, That's a good idea. I did think of fitting an overflow, but we were moving house soon so I didn't bother. Thanks, Terry.
Beautiful fish.
Alot of useful information thank you 👍
Thank you, very much appreciated, Terry.
Great job, Many thanks
Hi Mark, Thank you. There's loads more on my website diypondfilters.com Terry.
Very good video and I keep on watching it I have decided to make my own rather than buy keeping my finger crossed
Good luck with the build. I hope all goes well for you. Terry
Wonderful video! Thank you for explaining your work and the great tips on future repairs and fixes you have already conceived. My Koi will be happy when I install my new skimmer. :)
This is brilliant!
Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
lol I'm trying to make a elbow skimmer for my water garden but my on,y worries is I'm gonna have water lettuce and water hay arch and frog bit so I'm trying to make it a correct angle or find ways to keep the floating plants in place but anyways gj
GREAT design and I can afford it! The best one on youtube for my application, by far. What part of the world are you in M8? Thanks for not wasting time explaining also!
Mark Birchall Thanks Mark, I'm in the UK, south Lincolnshire.
Terry.
Great job and nice explanation!
Ed Forbes Thanks.
Terry.
I am building the same skimmer for my pond. Great idea! I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you
Your very welcome Jd, let me know how it goes. Have a look at my latest skimmer build.
Build: th-cam.com/video/cGulZ35sjZw/w-d-xo.html
Install: th-cam.com/video/JoVLh8XZ7so/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, Terry.
Greatfull DIY Idea.. Clear Water! I Like :D
Thank you, Terry.
Good work mate.
Hi Sohail, Thank you. I have just released my new video of a new skimmer build: th-cam.com/video/cGulZ35sjZw/w-d-xo.html thanks again mate, Terry.
Goog job thanks for doing al the thinking for me
Thank you and your very welcome. Terry.
love your videos from Manchester
Thanks Richard, Have you had a look at my website? All my videos are there plus a lot more. diypondfilters.com Thanks again Terry.
No mate but I will, I was looking at your filter system but I've got a raised pond any ideas??
Yes m8. You can build this filter system as a gravity fed system. all the tubs are on one level. Quite a few have built it this way. Terry.
You can get the step by step plans on how to build this system website, plus I there to help if needed all the way through the build. There are around 700 of my filters that have been built all over the world now. You can see comments from people that have on my website. I've got to go out now but if you have any questions you can give me a shout on pondfilters@gmail.com Terry.
Really well done 👍
Hi, Thank you. very much appreciated. Terry.
Really good video nicely done! nice pond! I done the same idea with my pond just not as neat! well done.
Thanks Matthew.
Nice. I am planning to build a Natural Swimming Pool in the future. This video of yours would help me a lot. :D Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless!
Glad to help. You very welcome, Terry.
I was really frustrated I did not mot know what to do I’m so glad you made this video thank you I will send send my results if you would like to see them
Glad to help. good luck with the build. I did upgrade the skimmer to the next size up with the basket as the small one filled too quick. Terry.
fabulous love the skimmer have u got any ideas on a skimmer for a raised pond thanks again steve
Sorry, no I haven't at the moment, but I will look into it when I have time. Thanks, Terry
you should box the float in entirely with plexiglas and use foam rubber om the edge of the entire plexiglass construct, well done
Hi Jacob, Thank you. I do box it higher and show it in another video. Thanks for the ideas. Terry.
Impressive!
Thanks Andi, much appreciated. Terry.
You are so clever 👌👌
Hi Susan, thank you, very much appreciated, Terry.
Hats Off! Beautiful. Where is Penelopy Keith? Beautiful yard.
Thank you, very much appreciated. Terry.
So Wrighty, you have a wonderful scenic venue between the Parasol topped Plaza and the pond area. It is so beautiful.
This video was very well protrayed, narrated and photographed.You have given me some interesting ideas.One point I wondered about is that you placed the filter on solid ground, so it didn't move around or go up and down with the water level.My (smaller pond that yours with goldfish) water level goes up an down a few inches depending on the weather temperature.Would it be better to have the filter floating, so it is always at the affective height?Many thanks again. I will now visit your website.
Multi regards.
Hi Robert, Thank you for your kind comments. The auto top up fitted to the skimmer keeps the water level of the pond the same all the time so there's no need. Have you seen my new pond? th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html
There is 5 build videos, but this is the last one. Thanks, Terry.
Interesting video .Thanks for sharing your hobby. Have you considered installing a screened overflow just below the level of your float valve enclosure ? This would divert excess rainwater into the household drainage system whenever there is a downpour ...
Hi Susanne, this is quite an old video and I now have a new pond as we moved a couple of year ago. You can see the final part of the new pond build in this video: th-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/w-d-xo.html
Terry.
I’m doing this for sure
If you need them you'll find the plans for all my DIY filters on my website https:diypondfilters.com/shop/ Terry.
Nice job
+Bharath Mahendran Thank you.
hello wrighty, i had a question, does the water from your skimmer go right back into your pond or to your filter system?
Thank You
I plan on a very similar set up. I've seen "mini barrels" and can't remember where. Like 30 gallon would be great
You can see the latest skimmer I made on my new pond build here: th-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/w-d-xo.html Terry.
Thanks Wrighty nice set up , i just wanted to the water out let part and the work of the pump, what is the water level of the pond lesser than the skimmer inlet and pump keeps on pumping all the water out of the tub? is that good for the pump, and also the speed of the water inlet and pump out let has to be the same, i.e. if the pump keep on removing faster that the water in speed what will happen, can you explain around this matter please.
Hi Favaz, The weir on the skimmer wants to be about 1 inch below the pond water level. If your pump starts to empty the skimmer you can raise the water level of the pond slightly or make the hole for the weir larger. Terry.
Thanks for another fine video, Terry. Was beginning to wonder if the wier cut into the inner band or not. Saw that is did not till later on there. So did you have to change the strainer size or happy with the first choice? Any particalur reason for clear plexi for the shelf? But most of all, where did you fine that round hole? All mine look like a someone ran them and stomped on them.
Harry Chung Hi Harry, and thank you. The weir is just a fraction above the clear perspex and there is no particular reason for the clear perspex, anything similar will do the job. I must admit it was easier to cut the shape of the tub out as I just laid it on top of the tub and I could see the tub to draw the shape and get a good fit.
The smaller basket is working really well so not changing it at the moment.
It's now been running 3 days 24/7 and no problems yet m8.
Terry.
good video, great DIY garden Pond Skimmer! But use flight mode on your smarthphone when you filming, then it will not make issues with the audio.😉👍
Hi and thank you, very much appreciated. and thanks for the tip. Terry.
Hi Terry
is making a skimmer worth it as i see the basic skimmers are about 20 pounds ?...or have i got this wrong ...the plastic sheet i cant find cheap ...cheers
cheers rob
There usually around the £40 mark. you might have found a good deal.
Thanks. You give me . idea
Your very welcome, Terry
try drilling a over flow in the skimmer just so if it fill to much to fast it will drain
Top stuff! Could you connect a skimmer directly to the filter? Or to the same pipe as the bottom drain?
Thank you. You can connect a skimmer to the filter with the bottom drain if you wish. I didn't at the time I built my pond but I now wish I had. Thanks, Terry.
Thanks for this video. Love the simple but smart design. I just need to figure how to incorporate it into a hard plastic formed pond liner. And only 155 gallon pond for six 20 yo goldfish.
Hi Ryall, and thank you. Your best bet might be, using the same principle but maybe a square container. That might be easier to fit to your pond. Terry.
Wrighty Thanks! I’ll look into that.
awesome
Thank you, very much appreciated, Terry.
if you don't want to cut the barrel by hand use a circular saw and put the blade in backwards i know it sounds stupid but try it it cuts great
you welcome a buddy told me about it and i laughed at him until i tried it
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just llooking at getting somemedia ...could i buy used on e bay and clean it in washing machine ?...or should i get new ?
If you buy secondhand wash it in Milton (baby bottle steriliser) or potassium permanganate to sterilise.
Hi I've just subscribed to your channel Steve sent me over👍👍👍
Hi Westcliff Koi Pond, and welcome to my channel. This is quite an old video, but I have loads of videos for you to browse through. My channel's all about DIY pond filter builds for koi ponds. I hope you enjoy being with us. Thank you for subscribing, take care and stay warm, Terry.
Mr. Wrighty very nice design may question is. The water doesn't run away from the pond where you installed meaning losing water to the ground.
Hi Hector, I'm not sure I fully understand the question. The only water I lose is through evaporation and it's toped up by the skimmer. Terry
excellent diy skimmer. Can you explain why we have that ballcock for ? and any tips on how to avoid fish getting into the skimmer?
Hi mate, The ballcock is an auto pond top up. I have to say, my koi never bothered trying to get in it, but if they do, there's nothing in there to hurt them. Just to let you know, I did fit a bigger basket, as this one did fill quite quickly. Terry.
A very well put together video with no rubbish intros like the dreaded " how's it going man" and "hey, what's up man". I'll have a go at this project. One question, do you not have trouble with herons since your pond is very open?
Hi John, and thank you for your kind comments. I don't have this pond any more as we've moved house. Here's a link to my new pond build: th-cam.com/video/8TXKUcWbn50/w-d-xo.html this is the first and the rest are on my channel. thanks again, Terry.
Nice work! How have you found the longevity?
I ran this on my pond for 2 years. I have moved house since and built another using a smaller tub but the same design. You can see it in my New Pond Build Video 4. th-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/w-d-xo.html
Love your videos by the way and I was wondering what the clear piece is that separates and holds the basket in place ?
Hi Brian,Thank you. I used clear Perspex. I got it from my local DIY store. You can use anything for this job only the clear Perspex was a lot easier to see through to mark out the shape of the tub.Thanks again, Terry
So I could use plexiglass ?
As long as you can cut and shape it yes m8.Terry.
Thanks
Thank you so much for the in-depth guide on making this pond skimmer. Is it possible for me to ask for the prices on each material used as i could not access the link provided. I have been trying to find a way to mitigate duckweed problems in my pond as it kept on booming each time i netted them all 😅.
Hi, I'm sorry, but this video was from 8 years ago, so I have no idea what the prices will be now, sorry, Terry.
Many thanks for the video, here in Chile is kind of difficult to find a skimmer, so this is a great solution. One question, how do you call to the blue thing that level the waters?, first time I see it.
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Hi, It's a ball valve. It's used in toilet system's for the top up after the flush. Terry.
Many thanks.
This video is great good ideas but the scum is just getting sucked threw the basket into to pump & back into the pond? And another question the debris just seem to be spinning around so soon as water levels get slightly higher there just going to be swilling round till they finally end up back in the pond? Not a in bad comment by far I'm just wondering what's what can u help me out as this looked brilliant in till I seen it doing this
what kind of glue did you use to glue the Plexiglas to the blue can
I didn't glue it at all. it just sits on top of the ring I put in. Terry.
thanks
I see you have three blue filter containers on the side of the pond. Could you please explain and show how to build up those three filters? Thanks a lot.
Hi Michael, I now do 3 different sizes for different size ponds, You can see them on my website diypondfilters.com thanks, Terry.
Nice work,I only wish I could do something similar,however I have no diy skills so this is way to complicated for me ,.
Thank you. You'd be surprised. It's quite easy to do. Terry.
perfeito! muito obrigado
Você é muito bem-vindo.
Terry.
+Wrighty send me your email, was in need exactly that I will send you a picture, what you did helped me I'm two years waiting for such a solution - my email: ledplaydigital@gmail.com Basilio
Hi, My email is pondfilters@gmail.com Look forward to the pic. Terry.
Hey I couldn’t find the details for this build on your sight and I was also wondering what type of float cal or you were using and where I could get one
Hi Rodney, You'll find the skimmer on my website in the shop tab towards the bottom of the list. diypondfilters.com/shop/ You need a side entry for the top up, something like this one, but there are others. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toilet-Cistern-1-2-Side-Entry-Fill-Ball-Valve-Brass-Thread-FLUSH-DADDY/261514012691?epid= Terry.
Hi - where did you purchase the Perspex circle from and how did you cut the circle out the middle? Building my own pond and so grateful for your video- thanks Julie
Hi Julie, I got the perspex from my local diy store, and I cut the middle out with a jigsaw. Terry.
how did you come about with making sure the pond liner lines up with the skimmers opening and not leaking water into the ground?
Hi, Sealant is put around the hole for the weir. The pond liner is then placed up the front of the skimmer weir onto the sealer. It's then fixed with the fixing bracket shown in the video. If you want to see one fitted, take a look at ThePondDigger's video on how to fit a skimmer. Terry.
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Would it work to just set it inside the pond without any glue to the skimmer plate ?
It would work, but you would need to hold it down as I think it would want to float. Terry.
Interesting in your auto top up system - is this connected to a normal hose pipe? Any issues with chlorine in the water you're using to top it up with?
Hi Joe, Yes it is topped up using a hose pipe from the tap. But as it will only be a trickle it won't matter. The tap water is mixed with the pond water in the skimmer, which is turning over all the time and returning to the pond. This isn't topping up 24/7, only when the water level drops. Terry.
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Hi Ryszard, Thank you. very much appreciated, Terry.