+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.
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 :)
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
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.
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 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.
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...
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.
Hi mate, have you seen my new pond? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FpZpX_H0f4.html this is the last one in my pond build videos that shows the finished pond. Thanks, Terry.
+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 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.
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
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
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.
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
Your very welcome Jd, let me know how it goes. Have a look at my latest skimmer build. Build: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cGulZ35sjZw.html Install: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JoVLh8XZ7so.html Thanks, Terry.
Thank you, very much appreciated. This was quite some time ago, check out my latest DIY RDF build: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iIrnlZsE47k.html take care, 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.
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 Chris, Thank you. I do show my new version of the skimmer in my pond build videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vkg3BaLF9IA.html Terry.
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 RU-vid when I release the videos. 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!
+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...
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.
Hi Sohail, Thank you. I have just released my new video of a new skimmer build: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cGulZ35sjZw.html thanks again mate, 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. :)
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!
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.
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FpZpX_H0f4.html 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.
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.
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? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FpZpX_H0f4.html There is 5 build videos, but this is the last one. Thanks, Terry.
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
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.
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 😅.
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
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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8TXKUcWbn50.html this is the first and the rest are on my channel. thanks again, 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.
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
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.
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 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
Hi Jimmi, I usually turn my skimmer off during the winter. If the pond freezes over, a skimmer won't work. That's why I turn mine off to be safe. Terry.
Hi Martin, I have now taken my website down as it was going to cost a fortune to up-date and comply with Google regulations. If you contact me on pondfilters@gmail.com I might be able to help. Thanks, Terry.
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.
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.
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. ;)
Hi Vanessa, I didn't have a bottom drain on this pond, but I do have on my new pond: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8FpZpX_H0f4.html thanks, Terry.
