The UV Bulb is on But My Pond is Green
There are a lot of different factors which contribute to this type of issue and it
may not be the UV system at fault. The steriliser will work to maintain rather
than transform water quality so you may need to add treatments to clear poor
quality water or consider a heavy water change.
Algae growth in water can be due to high phosphate and nitrate and green
water is heightened in the summer period due to the extra sunlight so it is also
advised that a water test is carried out.
If the UV light is working then the product is functioning correctly. The position
of the pond should also be considered, as this affects how much sunlight is
directly falling on the pond. Algae growth is very likely to require a treatment to
resolve the growth. Consider purchasing the All Pond Solutions Green Water
treatment or Blanketweed treatment.
The orientation of the garden can also be an issue; south facing gardens
inevitably get more sunlight and can cause ponds to be greener in the
summer if exposed all day. Try and shade your pond water surface, plants are a
great way to do this.
My Unit is Cutting Out
1.
Rinse unit’s coarse foam making sure it’s free of debris. For optimum function
of the unit, we highly recommend the filter is positioned on a brick, so it is not
resting directly on the bottom on the pond. This is to prevent large clumps of
debris blocking the inlets and restricting the flow.
2.
Inspect the quartz sleeve for hair line cracks and ensure that all O-rings are
in place and well lubricated.
3.
Locate the impeller and shaft in the pump and inspect for damage and clear
the fittings and parts of any waste build-up.
4.
Ensure that the plastic propeller part of the impeller is attached to the
magnetic part and that they have not come apart or split. If these parts looks
fine and there are two rubber grommets fitted on each end of the shaft, or
already inside the fittings, then re-assemble the unit.
Poor Fountain Performance
1.
Reduced height
- extend the fountain attachment.
2.
Lime scale / waste build up
- clean flow adjusters and fountain head.
3. Waste blockage
- remember to keep your unit raised slightly above the
floor level in your pond to help reduce the waste pulling through the filter.
