Pondkeeper Pondxpert Easypond Plus System User Guide

pondkeeper PondXpert EasyPond Plus System User Guide

Thank you for purchasing a PondXpert EasyPond Plus 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 Sets 

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 / Ultraflow Pump Notes 

Both pumps are filter pumps designed to push dirty water to a filter only, with there being no option to attach a fountain.

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 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 help improve 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 SpinClean 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 SpinClean filters 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.

SpinClean Set Up 

1. The hose attached to the pump outlet needs to be connected to the filter inlet hosetail, which is the clear hosetail located to the right of the blue dial.
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). The outlet pipe is the black hosetail located in front of the blue dial.
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. The waste outlet is located to the left of the blue dial.

SpinClean Maintenance 

The blue switch to the top of the SpinClean allows you to move between the filter’s functions. The function is easily selected by turning to the selected function.

1. Turn your pump off and ensure that the blue switch is facing towards the waste pipe.
2. Turn your pump back on. While the easy clean feature is active, the handle on top of the filter can be rotated to turn the filters inside; allowing more debris to be removed from the filter.
3. Turn the pump off and return the dial to its original position. Your pump can then be turned back on.

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 Plus 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 Plus range. A comprehensive list of our spares can be viewed through our Spares Page.

References

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• 24w Single-Ended UVC Bulb (BOGOF): UVC Bulbs and Spares: Ultra Violet Clarifiers - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• 36w Single-Ended UVC Bulb (BOGOF): UVC Bulbs and Spares: Ultra Violet Clarifiers - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• 55w Single-Ended UVC Bulb (BOGOF): UVC Bulbs and Spares: Ultra Violet Clarifiers - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• Pond Electrics: Pondkeeper Blog
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• PondXpert MightyMite 3000 Pump: Filter Pumps: Pond Pumps - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert MightyMite Pond Pump 1000-3000 Hosetail Set: Pond Pump Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 12000 Ballast (13w, NEW): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 12000 Lid & UVC (13w, NEW): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 12000 O-Ring Set (13w, NEW): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 12000 Filter (13w UVC, NEW): Pressurised Filters: Pond Filters - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 12000 Replacement Foam Set: Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
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• PondXpert SpinClean 12000/20000 Base Plate: Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 20000 Ballast (24w, NEW): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 20000 Lid & UVC: Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 20000 O-Ring Set: Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 20000 Filter (24w UVC): Pressurised Filters: Pond Filters - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
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• PondXpert SpinClean 30000 Ballast (36w): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
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• PondXpert SpinClean 30000 Lid & UVC (36w): Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 30000 O-Ring Set: Pond Filter Spares: Pond Spares - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
• PondXpert SpinClean 30000 Filter (36w UVC): Pressurised Filters: Pond Filters - Buy pond equipment from Pondkeeper: Pond building made easy.
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