Valueaquatics offer these excellent pumps on a  Special Offer.

Hozelock have stopped making the Prima range now but they still carry the Hozelock warranty.

These pressure pumps can handle large solids up to 10mm Ø and are designed to pass the solids from pond to a biological filter.

The Prima range are excellent for water falls.

• Efficient motor optimised for maximum flow through extended pipe runs.
• Reliable ceramic sleeved shaft with triple seals and thermal overload protection.
• Solids handling system for efficient filtration and minimum maintenance.

Model   Max Flow Max Head  Solids  Waterfall width @ 1m   Hose dia.

XL3200   4000lph        4m        0-8mm            0.22m            20 – 40mm

XL5000   6000lph        5m        0-8mm            0.34m            20 – 40mm

XL9000   9600lph        7.5m     0-10                0.61m            20 – 40mm

John

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Hozelock have improved the design of these popular filters by making the mechanical filtration much more efficient so less cleaning is required. The new foams are a coarse flow through type also reducing maintenance.

The Biological filtration is also improved in the new models by the addition of Kaldnes K3 biomedia which is much more efficient than other biomedia.

The UVC is extremely efficient in the removal of green water.

The Bioforce filters are now fitted with a UV viewing indicator so that you can see clearly and safely if the UVC lamp is working.

All models of Hozelock Bioforce are available now from ValueAquatics for immediate Dispatch

John

The Hozelock Aquaforce has a new ‘Power Case’ that has an exclusive Wildlife Protection System, so no more baby frog’s newts etc., getting caught up in the pumps.

The pumps come in seven models to suit all ponds up to 30,000 litres (6599 gal.); the new Aquaforce solids handling pumps come with a waterfall option, making them a multi-tasking pond pump.

The impeller has been re designed and is a unique conical impeller; the new design incorporates a self cooling system ensuring continuous operating conditions. The new Aquaforce pumps set new benchmarks in flow rate at 1 metre head up to 11% greater than the well known Hozelock Titan models which they are replacing.

The new design incorporates Thrust washers to protect the rotor from any damage while the ceramic bearings maximise the pumps life giving the Aquaforce a 3 year warranty.

How they work.

Pond water is pulled through the Power Case Wildlife Protection system or cage grill which filters out rough solids up to 6mm. The smaller particles down to 2mm can be eliminated by fitting the clip in fine mesh filter tray, which is supplied with the pump. This gives the best possible protection to pond wildlife like small fish, frogs and newts. 

The pump casing is designed for ease of use making it easier to access the pump inside. The case opens up like a power tool case with two quick release clips. There are arrows on the pump chamber for lining up the pump when reassembling, making it easier visually.

The Aquaforce pond pump can be laid flat on its side or upright in the pond without losing any efficiency.

It also has an amphibious ability where the pump can be used on dry land while the cage remains submerged.

They also have a second inlet which allows for the use of a skimmer or satellite filter. When a skimmer is used it pulls the surface debris into the filter, the flow control adjusts the water intake from the main cage and the skimmer. Or you can use a second filter sited in a dead area of the pond or in an adjacent smaller pond.

Four of the models (Aquaforce 6000, 8000, 12000 and 15000) also have a variable flow adjuster.

ValueAquatics have available now the Aquaforce 1000 and the 2500 models. The other models will be available shortly as Hozelock release them. Watch this space. You can also pre order the others.

At the same time, Hozelock is upgrading its range of Ecoclear Easy Clean Pond Filter Systems which will now team Aquaforce pumps with Bioforce biological filters.

John

The filter works by the water entering the Ecopower filter through the graduated hosetail into the UV chamber and is exposed to the UV light as it passes through. This causes the algae to clump up it then passes through a venturi where it is aerated. The water now goes through the biomedia in the bottom of the filter and then goes up and through the foam filters and exits the filter as glean water healthy water.

If the pond water is very green it may take a few weeks to catch up but an improvement should be noticed in a fortnight.

John

What the bacteria does is compete with the algae for nutrients or food supply so starving the Blanketweed.
Interpet Blanketweed Buster is a perfectly safe and natural product and will not harm the fish, amphibians, or plants.
At ValueAquatics Interpet Blanketweed Buster comes in two sizes Standard pack which treats 2273 litres (500 gallon) pond for 4 weeks, and the Super value pack treats 4456 litres (1000 gallons) for 8 weeks.

Full easy to follow instructions
Comes with dosing spoon
Natural product no chemicals
Perfectly safe for the pond inhabitants

John

The box welded liners are tailor made to your exact specifications and come with a lifetime warranty.

On the ValueAquatics Pond Liners section you will see the options for square or round welded box liners simply input the dimensions In cm or meters and tick the box for a flange or not, and the calculator will work out your order.

What is a flange?
A flange is a lip that is welded to the top of the liner so that it can be anchored in position by coping stones etc.

Do I require liner protection as for flat liners?
As both Butyl and EPDM are flexible ValueAquatics recommend that you use a liner of either sand or the Geotextile underlay Polyfelt available from our site and will be delivered at the same time as the liner from Gordon Low. Delivery is usually 4-7 working days.

No unsightly creases or folds
Made from top quality .75mm or 1.00cmm Butyl or Greenseal EPDM
Lifetime warranty

If you would like a box welded liner in a different size or shape, please call us for a quote. If the liner is to be of a more complicated design then a detailed drawing will be required, it can be either faxed or emailed to us, and will get a quote out to you ASAP.

As Box Welded Liners are bespoke to your measurements we cannot accept returns so please check and double check all measurements.

John

Adheseal is an MS polymer-based sealant which holds its elasticity. It contains no isocyanides or solvents so is perfectly safe for pond life.

It forms a skin after a few hours and cures in 24 hours.  For pond liner tears or holes I have found it best to clean the area as well as you can and make a patch out of some old off cut liner and smear the Adheseal all over one side and push the patch into place. 

It can be painted over after only 4 hours
Comes in a 290ml cartridge suitable for mastic or skeleton guns
Cures even under water
Very high adhesion on most surfaces
Suitable for application between two parts for spot welding later
Can be sprayed on wet on wet
Temperature resistance is from -40°C to +100°C

John

ValueAquatics have in stock three of the Hozelock EasyClear pond filters in stock for ponds up to 3000 litres to ponds of 9000 litres.

All the filters come with an integrated pump and built in UVC to maintain clear ponds.

Never expect any filter to work overnight as there are a lot of factors to consider and can take up to four weeks to start showing clear water, though you can usually start to see results after the first week. If the pond is excessively dirty to start with it might be a good idea to net out as much of the waste that has accumulated in the bottom of the pond. You will probably have to clean the foams more often until the pond is clean then the foams should only be cleaned every 6-8 + weeks.

Never clean the foams or filter under the tap as the chlorine in the tap water will kill off the good bacteria which are part of the filter system. Always clean the foams in a bucket of pond or rainwater.

 Efficient integrated pump
Foams for water clarity
Kaldness biomedia for healthy fish and pond
Built in UVC to eliminate green water
Choice of fountain or waterfall
Easy one cable installation
Easy tool free maintenance

ValueAquatics also carry spares for the EasyClear filters.

John

Any uneaten food after five minutes should be netted out and shows that you are overfeeding.

A good and cheep investment is a NishiKoi feeding ring from ValueAquatics. Simply leave the ring floating in the pond and put the floating food into it. All the food stays in one place and is easy to net out the ring and any surplus food.

I tie a length of fishing line to it tied to the side, so I can pull it to the side easily for feeding etc.

Jacqui

To work out your ponds capacity go to our pond calculator and input your pond measurements and it will give you the litres and gallons along with liner and underlay sizes.

With the 2500 kit (max. pond size 1250 litres / 250 gallons you get the Fishmate C8watt Gravity P-UV+Bio Filter and the Fishmate 2000 pump.

The 5000 kit (max pond size 5000 litres/ 1000 gallons you get the Fishmate C16watt Gravity P- UV+Bio Filter and he Fishmate 3000 pump.

Both also come with a fountain kit with four different fountain options.

Easy to install
Includes UVC, Biological filter, Foams and pond pump
Four choices of fountain
Comprehensive 3 year guarantee on the pump and Filter
The High efficiency pump turbine handles solids to 5mm (3/16”)
Pumps come with 10m (33′) of cableFilters come Fitted with 5m (16’) cable
Does not include corrugated Hose or clips

John