Pond Lighting Tips and Tricks | Water Feature Design Series 10

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  • @TheOfficialSteelReign
    @TheOfficialSteelReign 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    👍 A little something in. Thanks for helping us out, John. We really appreciate you taking the time. 👍
    Nothin' but ❤ for ya, John. Nothin' but ❤

    • @TheOfficialSteelReign
      @TheOfficialSteelReign 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also... is the thicker walled hose better than pvc conduit? Less likely to break? Easier to wirk with? More cost effective? All the above?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its just a fine line between flexibility and enough strength not to collapse. That is really what is most important!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol you are my #1 fan😂😂😂I appreciate it boss!

  • @rowgler1
    @rowgler1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good detailed advice. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You seem a little stressed, I'm getting a Bill Burr vibe ( great comedian). Take it easy, we love you, you're just giving it all away to educate and make the world a better place. We appreciate it and Thank You.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not stressed at all, just having fun!! Thanks for hanging out with us, we appreciate you watching🤠

  • @ronwatt7268
    @ronwatt7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have recommended this video many times! It was gold. Especially the bit on magic fire light on the trees!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope it inspires some folks to do lighting!!

  • @bettycorley7369
    @bettycorley7369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the technical side of the industry. It's refreshing.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely, we try to share a little teaching in every video even the project ones :-) it’s very difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to produce educational videos on top of project videos, it’s a tough balance for a smaller company like ours. We appreciate all of you guys and your support👍🏻😎

  • @richardbaker5151
    @richardbaker5151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos, no nonsense, non technical, simplifying things that some people consider magic... and you have a great sense of humour, keep up the great work John.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words🙏🏻

  • @stacyadams357
    @stacyadams357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good lighting enhances the water feature as well as the landscaping🐸

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it does Stacy Adams🤓

  • @paulmckinney3288
    @paulmckinney3288 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once again you save me John. I ran all my pipe through the pond to come out in one place and was about to run my lights in the next few days.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to help Paul! Hope your project goes well👍

  • @jessiecheema
    @jessiecheema 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Knowlage bombs! Always watch your videos and always learn new things. “Squirrel” !

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea, always a squirrel...

  • @tonymarshall3162
    @tonymarshall3162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John ! You guys are truly the leading edge for teaching the tricks of the trade to build these things the best way possible and to make servicing them much easier down the road ! Not enough words of gratitude for the experience and knowledge you guys share on this channel ! Thank you ! Thank you ! 😎🙏🏼

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We appreciate your support and words of encouragement! We love to share and teach, arising tide lifts all ships;)

  • @PondKingWaterGardensMN
    @PondKingWaterGardensMN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your vision is unreal cool man!

    • @PondKingWaterGardensMN
      @PondKingWaterGardensMN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great foresight with editing and filming too! You're killing it! 💯💫

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks buddy, how you doing?

    • @PondKingWaterGardensMN
      @PondKingWaterGardensMN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm doing well! Got any finding a leak in a pond videos coming up 🙄

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats a great topic👍🏻

  • @seals70
    @seals70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the generosity in sharing so many pro tips freely

  • @landvista1
    @landvista1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    MAGICAL!!! Solid tips. You’re the best John!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ray, yall doing good?

    • @landvista1
      @landvista1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Modern Design Aquascaping Inc. yessir. We are good. 🤙

  • @MediaTrik1
    @MediaTrik1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey John ...thanks for sharing your craftsmanship (some gold nuggets) and encouraging us to be better (than our lazy boneheads). Keep up the Awesome work!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, thanks for sharing our journey!

  • @thinleydem7063
    @thinleydem7063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you that lighting tip on futurw maintenance work and creating the magic behind the waterfall are 👌👌👌.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No worries! Hope it helps ya out 😎

  • @gullyyrsola5979
    @gullyyrsola5979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your videos are always so informative. Thanks for this video. It really helped @Modern Design Aquascaping

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome sauce! Hope it helps you out in the future😎

  • @gianfrancocattina1014
    @gianfrancocattina1014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are super smart, love your works

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, you guys inspire me to keep creating🙏🏻

  • @MagicScape
    @MagicScape 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey John,
    Love your videos!
    Lots of good info. delivered with a southern sense of humor and plenty of positive energy. Off to buy some more wire nuts with "silly-cone." Keep up the good work!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I stole that one from Tristan😂

  • @ThePondAdvisor
    @ThePondAdvisor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    light bulbs lol, nice lighting video, wish we could use the wire nuts in the UK, but its not possible, keep up the good work

  • @written2382
    @written2382 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!

  • @rivercrest-watergardens
    @rivercrest-watergardens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    JG - excellent information!! Thanks!
    JZ

  • @user-jg8ry3rx7p
    @user-jg8ry3rx7p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks John Great Gold Nuggets!! And No Ugly Irrigation Boxes to stick out like a sore thumb

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes lol, too much stuff out in the garden is bad😵

  • @mchegger
    @mchegger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks dude. I will now be Pond lighting with confidence and machismo

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to help! I am doing a color changing light video soon!

  • @Christian-rn9le
    @Christian-rn9le 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome tips for lighting and service if I mean when the lights need to be replaced. Thank you!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, i have used Kichler-Vista-Aquascapes-Etc. None have lasted for 300,000 hours yet🧐

  • @prairiecreekponds
    @prairiecreekponds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sounds was extremely helpful John. Thank you!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for hanging with the Adams family :-)

    • @prairiecreekponds
      @prairiecreekponds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoiAddiction When running lighting this way, do you need to use a different transformer other than the quick connect transformers?

  • @i-seanneill7051
    @i-seanneill7051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was great information I'm going to install my waterfall lights myself. Thank you

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful to you, good luck with your project!

  • @robertanthony3473
    @robertanthony3473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos and the series keep them coming this is gold for pond and water feature builders!!! Awesome job by you and the family and thanks for keeping it entertaining!!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for hanging with us!

  • @tanusutomo7031
    @tanusutomo7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi John G great very interseting thank you

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching👍

  • @projectdewar469
    @projectdewar469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahah awesome vid. Solid tips and thanks for taking the time dude 👊

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time to watch, we appreciate our viewers ;)

  • @matthewnelson7221
    @matthewnelson7221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video! I enjoy your no nonsense approach to your educational videos! You guys rock! Pun intended... 🤣

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol thanks, glad youre enjoying the content😎

  • @johnklein233
    @johnklein233 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a helpful videos. Great information and right to the point. Thank you for the information.

  • @VLCAquascapes
    @VLCAquascapes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent info.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We appreciate you interacting with us🙏🏻

  • @saeed6811
    @saeed6811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Professional work right there. Much appreciated.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool man! Are you enjoying the channel?

  • @withermanlive6048
    @withermanlive6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi do I have to buy a 60 watt transformer to connect the lights and the three way connectors to attach them? Thanks for your help! Your part of our family here in new Mexico so thankful for your 73 videos can't wait for many many more!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You will need a transformer- may not need 60 watts. Add up you lights wattage-Aquascapes has many different transformer options. You should use the 3 way connector unless you are familiar with low-voltage wire connections in which case you can cut & splice. For color changing you’ll def want to use the connectors. Thanks for hanging out with us:)

  • @danielkelley6223
    @danielkelley6223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info and knowledge bombs! Keep up the great content!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for hanging with us💪🏻🤠

  • @princeosae-nyarko2649
    @princeosae-nyarko2649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soo helpful. You are blessed

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it, hope it helps you build awesome features!

  • @brannenh9005
    @brannenh9005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for all your information. You do amazing work!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the kind words ;)

  • @mrdunny131
    @mrdunny131 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Great help. I wish the guys from Aquascape did that to begin with. As lights have gone out I’ve had to find the wires myself, what a mess.

  • @brucew.5177
    @brucew.5177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John ... Great video . Great technique ...

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! We appreciate your support!!

  • @FishinmattRyann
    @FishinmattRyann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    GOLD!!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Whatcha fishin for?

    • @FishinmattRyann
      @FishinmattRyann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KoiAddiction "fishin" to become a CAC myself!!! i have a full time job, but have been working with Cliff from Terrascapes in CA on my days off trying to learn as much as possible! I've done the online academy, online pondemonium, and I watch all your videos to learn more about the trade and educate myself!... Other than that, ill try to catch fish in any body of water fresh or salt! Keep up the good work on your channel!!! Love the tips from pondo as well! THANKS!!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for hanging with us🤙

  • @Daniel_morfogeno
    @Daniel_morfogeno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! A fan here in Brazil

  • @kellyhadlock719
    @kellyhadlock719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really thanks for the great information wat to think ahead 😀 👍

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to share, I hope it helps!!

  • @johnhildebrand8740
    @johnhildebrand8740 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you = really good advice.

  • @jonosbeanflickn
    @jonosbeanflickn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi John i am about to build my pond this Friday and i have been watching all your instructional videos they are hands down the best and most informative videos for all the technical stuff. I will be using this technique for my lighting the only thing i cant find any info on is what wattage lights and how many i should used in my pond it is going to be 13ft x 11ft and 2.5ft deep

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would use 3 watt LED lights and probably use 4-5 lights in the pond. Space a few down illuminating the bottom, a few 12” underwater to light different parts of the pond! Falls are all up to you, we do 1 watt lights usually on small falls and larger lights on bigger falls or in deeper pooling areas under the falls! Good luck to you!

    • @jonosbeanflickn
      @jonosbeanflickn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the advice

  • @pdiddy4292
    @pdiddy4292 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it!!!🤙🙏❤👍you rock brother...thank you for the awesome help/insight. Always make us laugh w the vlogs💪 One day hope to work with you guys!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds great, thanks for tuning in 🤘🏻😎

  • @projectdewar469
    @projectdewar469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video guys !

  • @neilwhitehead166
    @neilwhitehead166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content, keep up the good work 👍

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you learn anything or you just pumping me up?

  • @edwardlocke874
    @edwardlocke874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny and informative information!!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for supporting us, we appreciate yas ;)

  • @andrewputney2418
    @andrewputney2418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video, I keep going back to it. How deep are you putting the lights? It seem it would get difficult with the conduit if you go past the first shelf. How would you uplight a spillway bowl flowing into the pond? do you space the lights a certain distance apart?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We go as deep as possible without making an under-water connection (if possible). Sometimes the conduit goes only through the wall to the shelf, and then again through the next wall to the next shelf to keep it clean. As far as spill bowl, lots of ways. Use a small light in a piece of 3” pipe from below to light the water coming out of the spout for a cool effect ;)

  • @gbd5658
    @gbd5658 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot for the content. It’s great

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll be putting videos out again very soon, I’ve been organizing content for days :-)

  • @raymonewhite4892
    @raymonewhite4892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips John! Thanks,

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Short useful tips? Next video is a project and will be more fun for sure👍

  • @mystoller
    @mystoller ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure, hope it helps :-)

  • @onthefence1492
    @onthefence1492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome videos brother 👌🏾

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thx, glad you enjoyed it👍🏻😎Thanks for hanging with us!

  • @simbaSato
    @simbaSato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips! I already installed some of my own lights, but now I'm going to go back out there with electrical tape and make a video. Oh yeah, and I'll keep an eye out for making some firelight magic! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad to help, keep building cool stuff!

  • @DanLiese
    @DanLiese 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey John Like what you do and how you explain things. Would it be possible for me to come down for a week and work for you on your team and learn? I am just starting out and want to make sure i do it right.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Always a possibility! I am hopping around from place to place currently working with other contractors BUT if you send me your contact info. To messenger, I will be glad to reach out when a project presents itsself😎

  • @susansawarin5776
    @susansawarin5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was exactly what I needed to know.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well that is awesome! Thanks for hanging with us;)

  • @charlottewilson4560
    @charlottewilson4560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wish they had a laughing crying face to press! I learnt and I laughed at this video. I love your humour. I haven’t been a bonehead I’ve commented and liked 🤣and laughed some more. I hope you’re feeling the love from your subscribers now!!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am, glad to hear from you my lady😊

  • @Cheshire_2328
    @Cheshire_2328 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your vids man. Prefer wiring lights with wiring nuts as I do installing landscape lights. But for the diy home owner does it void the warranty cutting off the connectors?I’ve sent back 3 of my 5 color changing lights in less than a year for aquascape to test out and make sure aren’t functioning correctly. Hopefully I just got unlucky but I’m now going back and installing my one inch Polly line as a sleeve to pull the wires through. Huge pain moving all the rock out the way. Just expected the color changing lights to last a few years.

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I have had issues with the color changing lights, but they have done a lot of development and improvement over the last couple years. There were some crappy chips during Covid. I never cut the ends off the color changing lights, but I have definitely chopped many of the others. I have never had any problems with #Warranty and most of the standard LEDs last very long time. I am confident that they are making great improvements with the colored lights and have had better luck with the newer revisions.

  • @user-jg8ry3rx7p
    @user-jg8ry3rx7p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you run a solid pipe to the bottom of a pond weather it’s 2’ or 5’ down the the shelving or is the pipe just thru the Boulders on each level and then bare wire thru the Gravel?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bare wire through gravel areas works for us👍

    • @user-jg8ry3rx7p
      @user-jg8ry3rx7p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks John! U Da Man!!💪💪💪

  • @alberteinstein5421
    @alberteinstein5421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really appreciate you series. This helps me a lot. Especially as here in Germany it seems that only few people use the wetland filter systems, so it is difficult to find as detailed information as in your videos. (It's then a hassle to find the correct German names for products and concepts ; ) )
    I also like that the professionalism of your videos has increased. Especially the lower volume music. People watch your videos to listen to you not to music ; )

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the honest feedback, glad you are enjoying👍😎

  • @user-jg8ry3rx7p
    @user-jg8ry3rx7p 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What size Landscape Lighting Wire do you like to use? 12,14,or16

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Typically 12. Run length and voltage drop dictate that. Be sure to test voltage at end of run if you are unsure. The LED LIGHTS TYPICALLY LIKE 12-15 VOLTS👍😎

  • @peterjex353
    @peterjex353 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tips John thanks 😊

  • @ZokomoTV
    @ZokomoTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tip John

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching ;)

  • @nleking4859
    @nleking4859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey John say you had to run a wire from a 5 foot shelf how would you run it thru the other shelf

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will run a long conduit from the top to the bottom to make that happen! Just don’t run your conduits longer than your cords ;)

  • @nancybireta2823
    @nancybireta2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Our lights went out and we can’t fix them or afford to replace the whole light system. Are there waterproof solar lights we can set in the pond? Thanks and Happy Ponding!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t know about solar alternatives BUT your light system may not be totally out, may just be certain components that have failed. Has it been diagnosed?

    • @nancybireta2823
      @nancybireta2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoiAddiction When they were out this year to clean the water feature Tristan said we needed new lights. I was surprised because I thought they would last longer. We had problems the year before and Tristan got them up and running again. So I guess they are done for. We can’t afford new lighting so we bought two solar flood lights. Looks good but not as good as actually in the water. Thanks for getting back to me.

  • @bradparker649
    @bradparker649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bet Greg contacts you to re-engineer his lights. Next spring I'm going to redo my cheap lights. Solid info here

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, glad it helped ya!

  • @johnhildebrand8740
    @johnhildebrand8740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What wire are you using to do your run? Great TIP!!! Thanks 🎉😊

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We use 1” poly pipe that is rated for 200 PSI I think. It’s thicker than funny pipe and less likely to kink. If the pipe kinks it will not work for anything so be careful there. Also if you use Aquascape LED lights you can cut the “quick connects” off the end and use wire nuts like we do. That will allow you to run 3/4” instead of 1” pipe. The brand we get is called Silverline if that helps you find it on Google ;)

    • @johnhildebrand8740
      @johnhildebrand8740 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoiAddiction we were going to use color changing lights - if we use your method on wiring, will it work with color changing lights? The dedicated “Koi Keepers” like white only lights because the color changing lights distort the colors of the fish. Opinion? Advice?

    • @johnhildebrand8740
      @johnhildebrand8740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KoiAddiction so it is ok to cut the quick connects with the color changing or only on white lights?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only white-but you can run regular 12 V wire all the way to the control hubs Then you have to run the color changing wires from there.

    • @johnhildebrand8740
      @johnhildebrand8740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KoiAddiction I have one more “Poly Pipe” question. I am running between 200-300’ of air lines to power some items in the pond. For long air line runs like that what kind of pipe would you use? PVC or Poly Pipe?

  • @h1garza
    @h1garza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video John

  • @phfen
    @phfen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great piece of information ! Definitely you are the most informative and right to the point guy among all your Aquascape colleagues!
    How many 3W lights would you use for a 33’x13’ swim pond about 5’ deep?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like to put them alternately up high and down low. I always put too many conduits in the construction process so that if I need more lights after the fact it is easy to add them. Usually about 10' apart on each shelf staggered on the way down the shelves if that makes sense?

    • @phfen
      @phfen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KoiAddiction Amazing! Thanks!

  • @bsol23
    @bsol23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What wiring do you guys use to hook up the pond lights?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Direct bury rated landscape lighting wire. There are some basic rules for landscape lighting-voltage drop-max watts per run, etc. I would recommend a short study on the basics to get started if you are just a beginner👍😎

    • @bsol23
      @bsol23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KoiAddiction Where would you suggest i do that?! I am doing a DIY Pond in a couple weeks and would love to learn how!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would just google it if you want more. BUT - If your wiring run from the transformer is less than 100 feet long (in a single straight run, splits dont add up)- and- you have less than 100 total watts of low voltage lights- you should be more than fine with12 gauge wire as your “trunk line” that you splice your lights into. A simple voltage meter that can read 10-15 volts will allow you to test connections for proper voltage (which is typically 12 to 15 for LED lighting) & tell you if you are good. A simple test at the final connection will let you know you are good. All that said if you’re just doing a simple loading system like I described at the beginning of this paragraph, there’s really no need to test voltages because he will be just fine :-)

  • @khakicam5400
    @khakicam5400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your no bullshit approach

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching, we’ll keep posting👍

  • @chadnoland4404
    @chadnoland4404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, What size and type of underwater and above water lights do you like for price and Quality? Thanks

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have been using the Aquascape 3 watt LED lights. We have pretty good luck with them and we have installed a bunch of different brands over the years.

  • @MrStevebeech
    @MrStevebeech 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent advice 🍻 did mine the same but no vid to remind me where I made the connections 🙄 should have found your vids before hand 😂 but thank you guys top work as always 🍻

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure, the bigger the feature the more important the video becomes. My son likes to do a sketch, Im a video guy...Thanks for watching👍

  • @chrisharrison5178
    @chrisharrison5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome helpful videos! I’m installing the Aquascape color changing lights in the pond I’m building and you mentioned larger conduit. What size would you suggest and am I correct that those wires should not be cut and spliced but they should be plugged into the 3 ways/6 way splitters?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make sure the pipe won’t crush behind the rocks- high pressure pipe is what we use (black poly). Take a light into Lowes and find what works- don’t make it too tight of a fit. I wouldn’t cut the wire on the color changing BUT I saw a video that Carl Petite put out where they cut one and spliced it so it can be done. 4 wires inside and they are small. I would stick to the connectors on those and use the di-electric grease on them to keep em sealed up tight!

    • @chrisharrison5178
      @chrisharrison5178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds good I’d rather not cut them if possible so I’ll find some black poly that will work. Appreciate the reply and I’m enjoying the instructional videos.

  • @inspirevideoproduction5989
    @inspirevideoproduction5989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing tips :)

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope it helps you do some cool stuff!

  • @patriciareynoso3609
    @patriciareynoso3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advise!

  • @kaliebgriffiths9800
    @kaliebgriffiths9800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx for the info JohnG

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching our channel, we appreciate you!

  • @johnbryant3943
    @johnbryant3943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one!

  • @chadnoland4404
    @chadnoland4404 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great helpful videos John. The Aquascape underwater LEDs are literally 10X more money than other similar (even more watts) underwater lights at Amazon, are they worth it?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't say-haven't used the others. I get great service from Aquascapes and no BS if I need to warranty them. PLUS the other guys haven't done anything to lift my business, my education, my lead flow, or the industry as a whole SO there is more to this equation than just a light fixture for me!

  • @jonmoseley8434
    @jonmoseley8434 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfection

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you get any “gold nuggets” out of this one?

  • @BaruchDavidGreenman
    @BaruchDavidGreenman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang man, you're good

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, thanks for your support🙏🏻

  • @Druppelsgewijs
    @Druppelsgewijs ปีที่แล้ว

    that's cool, but how do you do this with RGB multi color lights :)

  • @fernandoabisaab9930
    @fernandoabisaab9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi thanks for your videos, do you have a online school?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No but that is a great idea ;)

    • @fernandoabisaab9930
      @fernandoabisaab9930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are awesome explaining how to deal with pond

  • @timmorel79
    @timmorel79 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Little love

  • @ilarinummi942
    @ilarinummi942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, nice video, good proper content as always! This is a minor thing, but cut electrical tape with knife or sciccors, not with hands. Then it doesn't start to unwind. Keep on truckin'!

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That makes total sense, I’ll apply the technique immediately :) Thanks for hanging out with us !

  • @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516
    @thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this guy! Too much common sense though.😉

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You would think so, but common sense just ain’t that common my friend :-)

  • @ninjitzu228
    @ninjitzu228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thx

  • @nickmorris9383
    @nickmorris9383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thumbs up exterior lighting schematics....

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True story, it’s mandatory on a large project!

  • @timsmith7351
    @timsmith7351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are you hiring?

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’ll have to reach out to the office, I know Tristan just brought on 3 new people though so it would be a “get your name in the hat” kind of thing. The odds of all three working out are pretty slim though.

  • @bobmariano3731
    @bobmariano3731 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome advice & video 👍⚾️thx !

    • @KoiAddiction
      @KoiAddiction  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure thanks for hanging out with the Adams family!