How does the water get through to the waterfall and how is the water clarity after two weeks?
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There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps.
1381693
Well we have used this for about a month and the water is still clear - have a few small fish in there too. There is an intake valve at bottom of fake wall - goes thru filter and then gently pours down - check out local pet stores they usually have one - but cheaper thru amazon
1381694
There is a pump circulating the water. The clarity of water depends on where it is used and with what kind of animal. With turtle in a few days the water needs to be replaced.
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There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps. There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an... » Read More There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1134105
No sediment gets thru and the coffee filter is easy to clean. It's a micro screen... amazing that the water molecules get through... lol. Bingaux
432800
I filter 50 gal. Weekly for about 8 weeks before the water test levels start to drop and I have to replace the filter. Overall this is much cheaper than water conditioners for large aquariums with no pure water sources. The water is hard, though, that's probably more of a regional problem and unrelated.
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I typically fill the reservoir once every week and a half or so. The plants seem to do fine this way, without overwatering. The diffusion of the water from a full reservoir over this time period seems to be just right, but this may be based on the plans you have in there.
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I have installed three of these pump kits here in Hawaii. The pump is silent, since it goes in the pond underwater. The filter is nice but their pumps are not reliable. You will need to get a good replacement pump from home depot or from Amazon when your's dies in a year. The water noise from a waterfall will depend on how much splash you have on your waterfall (if you have one ). I would not make the waterfall any higher than 2 feet above the pond's full water level. If the water just returns to the pond from having the hose near the water surface, keep the return hose above the water so that it will not siphon back to the filter if the power goes out or if a hose ever broke somehow. The filter tub can be very safely buried with the collar 2 inches above the ground level. Hide the filter with a fake rock available at home depot, ask for them at the store. This filter system is only for very small ponds, 8 feet by 5 feet by 2 feet deep at most if you want really clear water, the filter needs to be backwashed at least twice a week minimum with koi fish. Use Claritymax Plus bacteria/barley malt powder (available from Amazon.com) to prevent excess algae. Hope this helps, Marty Wisner
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-The water stream is not too strong, when you sqeeze the recipient, but enough to clean. And it looks constant / the same streaming, until the water ends. Hope this info helped. Good luck.
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We have two people and use just for drinking. It takes about 3-4 months to get to the 200 gallon reading on the filter. It is not like it stops working but I change it when it gets to 200.
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We change the 200 Gallon filter about every 4 months. The meter is a great help in seeing how much water you have put through the system, and I am sure it pays for itself in very short order. Also, I wanted to mention that we have found that these Dupont filters do a superior job in water filtration compared to the other competitive models. We have a problem with bacterial iron in our water here in the mountains, and the Dupont filters are the only ones that clean the water to a perfect test, and provide perfect clairity for our drinking, cooking, and coffee making water. I highly reccomend them. We change the 200 Gallon filter about every 4 months. The meter is a great help in seeing how much water you have put through the system, and I am sure it pays for itself in very short order. Also, I wanted to mention that we have found that these Dupont filters do a superior job in water filtration compared to the other competitive models. We have a problem with bacterial iron in our water here in the mountains, and the Dupont filters are the only ones that clean the water to a perfect test, and provide perfect clairity for our drinking, cooking, and coffee making water. I highly reccomend... » Read More We change the 200 Gallon filter about every 4 months. The meter is a great help in seeing how much water you have put through the system, and I am sure it pays for itself in very short order. Also, I wanted to mention that we have found that these Dupont filters do a superior job in water filtration compared to the other competitive models. We have a problem with bacterial iron in our water here in the mountains, and the Dupont filters are the only ones that clean the water to a perfect test, and provide perfect clairity for our drinking, cooking, and coffee making water. I highly reccomend them. « Show Less
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We have had our Berkey Light Water Filter System approximately 5 months give or take a day or two!! We have friends who recommended it to us and it was the best product I ever ordered. It is a very economical water filter because there is no electrical hookup...it works by gravity. I highly recommend this product!! I have not had any problems with the durability of the filter..I hope I helped you!
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I'm having no issues with the filtering speed. It may slow down with time but a fresh one filters a cup's-worth of water in no time.
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My pictures came out fine. Underwater, the pics seemed a bit murky but i don't think it was because of the plastic. I don't think the water was crystal clear. Im happy with my purchase
934362
I don't know as I haven't performed those kinds of tests. What I will say is that there is a lot less yellowing of water and it seems to stay CLEAR, a lot longer.
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It is opaque and you can see the water level, yes. When it gets close to empty you have to look more carefully though.
879241
It honestly does a pretty good job. I think you can get through 2 gallons in a minute or 2 roughly. The bigger one will plow through it quickly.
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The water is inside stainless steel until exiting through a charcoal filter. I would take vitamin supplements and eat proper food to deal with the minerals.
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I've been using it for two weeks and it's fine. Make sure not to spill water on it though, that could ruin the glide.
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No, actually it is a perfect size. You really can't over filter. This will yield clear water and enough capacity for and feature or waterfall.