Pondkeeper Pondxpert Easypond System User Guide

pondkeeper PondXpert EasyPond System User Guide

Thank you for purchasing a PondXpert EasyPond System, all you need to create a filtration system for your pond.

Pond Filtration System – Set Up Guide

1. The pump is submerged under the water.
2. The pump pushes water via a hose to the filter inlet.
3. The filter then cleans the water.
4. The clean water then exits the filter outlet.
5. Water returns to the pond under pressure.

This filtration cycle continuously keeps the pond water clean, oxygenated, and healthy.

Current EasyPond Set

Pump Set Up

Both pumps provided are extremely easy to set up, as they are already complete when you receive the units. The only jobs you will need to complete are to connect the filter to your electricity supply and
connect the hosetails.
Please note: None of our pumps or filters are supplied with plugs. This is due to the UK building regulations. Please see our blog post for more information. Special care must be taken during electrical
installation, and we always recommend that our customers consult a qualified electrician for assistance

PondXpert MightyMite / / FlowMaster / Ultraflow Pump Notes

These pumps are filter pumps designed to push dirty water to a filter.
The MightyMite and Ultraflow pumps cannot run a fountain, whereas the FlowMaster pumps can.

PondXpert MightyMite Pumps

The MightyMite pump will be supplied with several different sized hosetails. Simply identify the correct hosetail for the hose you are using and attach the hosetail onto the Pump’s casing. You can then connect the hose onto the hosetail and fasten it with a hose clip. This can then be connected to the filter at the other end of the hose.

PondXpert MightyMite Pumps

The MightyMite pump will be supplied with several different sized hosetails. Simply identify the correct hosetail for the hose you are using and attach the hosetail onto the Pump’s casing. You can then connect the hose onto the hosetail and fasten it with a hose clip. This can then be connected to the filter at the other end of the hose.

PondXpert FlowMaster Pumps

The FlowMaster 3500 and 4500 is provided with a secondary strainer cage attached. This provides a filter/guard to prevent debris from entering the pump unit; this sits in front of your pump’s impellor.
It is important that this secondary cage should be affixed whilst using the fountain attachment as this will prevent small particles from entering the pump and clogging up the fountainhead.
The fountain attachment is not an essential fitment unless you intend to have a fountain running and most of our customers use this pump for filtering only. In this case you should follow the instructions below:

• Unscrew the screw to the lower rear of the pump; this holds the single cage fitment.
• Depress the four retaining clips to the outer of the pump and this will allow you to separate the outer pump housing and allow access to the pump.
• Simply twist and pull the mesh cage off the front of the pump (and store for safekeeping).
• Once you have removed the pump housing clip the cage lid back into position and secure with the housing screw.
• To continue with the setup of the pump please fit the supplied multi-stage hosetail (ensuring rubber washer is pushed into the thread).
• This can then be cut down to fit the relevant hose size, i.e., 25×32 or 40mm

Shown below are the un-caged pump and the strainer piece to be removed.

Using the FlowMaster to power a fountain AND filter

If you wish to use both functions of the FlowMaster pump simultaneously you will need to set up in preparation for both.
The fountain kit is supplied in this box and can be set up first as per the instructions. Once assembled the fountain can be threaded to the outlet marked to the pump cage. A selection of fountain heads are provided to create a range of effects an can be changed at will.
To enable the pump to flow to a filter there also needs to be a flexible hose attached to the 25mm outlet positioned on the side of the T’ piece. The flow regulator to the side of this T’ piece allows you to adjust the flow to the fountain piece and/or the main pump unit to allow filtration.

PondXpert Ultraflow Pumps

Simply screw the supplied stepped hosetail onto the outlet as seen on the image to the right. You can then connect the pond hose over the hosetail and fasten it down with a hose clip. This can then be connected to the filter at the other end of the hose

Please Note: The Ultraflow pumps are supplied with an ‘alternative inlet’. This is only to be used if you are drawing water from a skimmer. In all other situations, use the inlet guard to block off part of the strainer cage. Only use the hosetail that has the large blue nut holding it onto the cage. The normal outlet and alternative inlet cannot be used at the same time.

Hose clips prevent leaks

It is seen as an essential within the pond world that hose clips are used. This is to prevent any leakages caused by the pressure of the water flow in the hose when the pump is switched on and provide a watertight seal. The hose clips are supplied with the EasyPond Plus kits.

Performance Tips:

It is considered good practice to raise the pump between 1-2” from the bottom of the pond. This will helpimprove the efficiency of the pump by preventing blockages and maximising water flow.
For maximum flow performance (reduced friction loss) it is recommended that the lowest unused section of all pump and filter hosetails be removed if possible.

PondXpert EasyFilter Set Up

The pressurised filters provided are extremely easy to set up, as they are already complete when you receive the units. The only jobs you will need to complete are to connect the filter to your electricity supply and connect the hosetails.
The filter supplied is a pressurised box unit which can be placed away from the pond and the outlet can be directed to a feature, waterfall or straight back into the pond. The EasyFilter’s provide UV, media and biological filtration which allow the water drawn in from the pump to be separated from any debris; therefore, providing cleaner water back into the pond.

Please note: None of our pumps or filters are supplied with plugs. This is due to the UK building regulations. Please see our blog post for more information.
Special care must be taken during electrical installation, and we always recommend that our customers consult a qualified electrician for assistance.

EasyFilter Set Up

1. The hose attached to the pump outlet needs to be connected to the filter inlet hosetail.
2. The waste filter outlet should be attached to a hose which is positioned to a flower bed or drain as this will drain away dirty water during a back flush (quick interval cleaning).
3. The last hosetail; the outlet allows the cleaned water to re-enter the pond. This can either be straight to the main pond via a hose or a waterfall.
   

Performance Tips:

Please Note: It is often best to use the same size outlet as the inlet. For example, if the inlet pipe is 25mm, it is best to use 25mm on the outlet as well.
For maximum flow performance (reduced friction loss) it is recommended that the lowest unused section of all pump and filter hosetails be removed if possible. It is also good practice to tip box filters forward slightly, by raising the inlet side. This can improve filtration.

Pump Spare Parts

Please see below for a full list of spare parts for each Pump provided across the EasyPond range. A comprehensive list of our spares can be viewed through our Spares Page

Filter Spare Parts

Please see below for a full list of spare parts for each Filter provided across the EasyPond range. A comprehensive list of our spares can be viewed through our Spares Page.

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