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Hozelock Bioforce UVC 8000 Pond Filter
by aefra Technology doesn't actually sprint past me, but I tend to be looking the other way as its gentle jog leaves me behind. Nothing too retro, just putting up with inconveniences because I hadn't realised that things could be different. So it is that over the past decade I have found maintaining my 2000 gallon fish pond gradually more time ... consuming as well as expensive. Sitting grandly surrounded by raised beds and in front of a trellis - formerly hiding "the works" - it contains my precious fish. A couple of these are more than 30 years old and another five not far behind. Until recently the works consisted of a giant black plastic tank on bricks containing another smaller tank, within which a filter medium cleaned the water flowing back to the pond via a large UV unit beside it. Once or twice a year I needed to empty this reservoir sized monstrosity before cleaning it of the nasties which had accumulated since the last time. Added to this was the fact that something drastic was about to happen. My helpful fortnightly gardener didn't have to point out the bulging sides of the tank, but his prognosis made it clear that something should be done fast if I were not to be the cause of a flood of Noah-like dimensions cascading into next door's garden. In any case, my system was clearly no longer doing its job as I battled weed and algae. I had already discovered that Hozelock had brought things up to date when replacing my submerged pump and separate UV unit, so made straight for their shelf in my local pond and aquarium centre. I was looking for a suitable tank with the appropriate 2" holes already cut for the pipe work and hoping that the boot of my small car would be large enough to carry it home. The Hozelock Bioforce 8000 which was to be my choice is 270mmx270mmx456mm (10.6"x 10.6"x 18" in old money). The hose needed would be only 1" internal diameter. Something had to be missing and I asked for help from an assistant. He assured me that this was the complete job and when installed would only show a few inches above the ground. What is more it contained an integral UV bulb and dispensed with the need for the final bulky piece of equipment. Oh Joy! I happily left the store hugging the box and telephoned my obliging gardener. The Bioforce consists of a neat round head with a white tube hanging beneath which contains a UV lamp. For the uninitiated, water passes over the lamp and causes that awful algae to clump and so not green the water. Sunk into the ground, backfilled with sand and close to my pond is now a neat container holding three doughnut - shaped biomedia foam pads one on top of the other. The pads being this shape offer a central hole in which the tube beneath the head slots when it is lowered, before being fastened with 7 clips. All that remains is to connect hoses from the submerged pump and back out towards the pond. In my garden the outlet hose leads to a little rill which pours as a waterfall into the pond. A generous length of cable leads to the electric point. What is left for the eye is a few inches of grey plastic head from which 2 neat hoses enter and leave. To summarise; I began with a vast ugly tank needing many yards of hose and accessed behind a fence and now have a small device behind my pond, easily hidden by plants and needing a very few feet of pipe. So a good start, but how efficient is this little machine and how high maintenance? I already knew that it would take a while for the water to clear and, sure enough, I found myself daily removing thick floating algae from the surface of the pond. At least this meant that the UV lamp was working. It took a few weeks before I noticed that the water was becoming less murky. Then one morning all was clear and clean and it has remained so, even on sunny algae - forming days, during the past few months of early spring and summer. The water which gurgles into the pond is clear and I can see my precious fish. Coldwater fish, especially those the size of mine, need a regularly maintained environment. This has become a pleasant pastime once a week instead of a daily unproductive chore. I rinse away water- slowing solids from the submerged pump weekly. However, the Bioforce has needed hardly any attention. In fact it has proved to be a formality which I have attempted only twice since installing it. I unclip the part of the filter exposed above the shingle behind the pond. Lifting the head I lay it carefully to one side (after all it contains that UV lamp) and reach down for the filter foam rings. A quick rinse out in the bowl I have taken with me and they are replaced and the head tightened into place. I would stress that all the clips must be securely back in place. Switching the electricity back on (don't forget to switch off first) I hear the welcome gurgle of water flowing once again through the Bioforce and out into the pond. A UV bulb should be replaced every 6 months, the instructions for doing so are not complicated and my trusty gardener will do this for me. The violet glow can be clearly seen from above the head of the filter to show that all is well; however, it is not advisable to look actually into the light. The foam medium is replaceable, but I can't see me needing to do this for a long, long time. The cost of this little wonder varies a lot. I paid £130 from Swallow Aquatics, yet have seen it at Amazon for £114 and much less on other sites. Do I think it worth the cost? Absolutely. I am delighted with the space I have reclaimed where once there was an untidy tank and "works" as well as the clear water, weed free pond and lack of attention needed. Note: The instruction booklet states that the device does not have to be buried. There are other sizes available to deal with higher or lower volumes of water than the 8000 provides. Read the complete review |
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Hozelock Multi Spray Pro Gun
by savvysaver Everyone that is familiar with my reviews will know how passionate I am about my garden . My Hosepipe had been bought ,the nozzle on it was worse than useless , like a geriatric dribbler ( no offence intended ) but I wanted an attachment with all the bells and whistles to help me with the watering . The Hozelock Multi Spray ... Pro gun wasn't my first choice , at £10.50 + £4.59 postage and packaging I thought it needed to be gold plated to be worth it . I couldn't have been more wrong ! After the package was delivered I was concerned that I had been sent the wrong item .The box it came in was extremely heavy , surely too heavy to just be a hose pipe adapter . On opening the box , inside I found the spray attachment for the reel I had purchased earlier in the year .May as well buy everything from the same manufacturer , at least I was guaranteed that it would fit . The gun itself is grey and yellow ( Hozelock colours ) with a bright red trigger , which has two functions , the outer part of the sprayer is reminiscent of a shower head with a few extra adaptions .On the back side of the shower head is a grey grip which you turn to the different settings ( all have pictures ) ,of which there are six , Each setting is for a different use. 1st setting , called Jet can be used for cleaning cars , its a very strong flow , and not one I would recommend for watering plants with .It could prove useful for cleaning patios though . 2nd setting , called Fast Fill , can be used for filling up buckets or if you are a parent or Grandparent paddling pools for the kiddiewinks .Again not a setting I would necessarily use for watering the plants because of the heavy flow . 3rd setting , called the Mist setting , is one that should be used on plants , recommended for seedlings , as it does exactly what it says and gives a very fine mist of water . 4th setting , called gentle watering , again useful for watering plants this setting will give you the same kind of flow as a traditional hose pipe fitting . 5th setting , called fan spray , is recommended to be used for washing of suds on cars , I am sure that there are many other uses for it , but not one I would use for watering delicate plants . The 6th and final setting is called Fan Spray , This is the kind of setting you will see used in garden nurseries across the country , absolutely perfect for making sure your plants are getting the right amount of water , and the setting I now use most frequently . The trigger on the gun also has a flow regulator locking system with two different settings you can choose to lock the water flow at either a 40% or 100 % flow, The 40% flow is terrific for the garden . My first impressions of this spray gun were that it was very heavy , and I was concerned that it was going to be uncomfortable to use for extended periods of time .I was delighted to be proved wrong , at 611 grams the gun is heavy but the way it has been developed means it is comfortable to hold . It gives me the choice of how much I water and at which setting , as I have mentioned of the six settings personally I would use three of them on a regular basis for my gardening needs. Should I ever need to wash a car the first and 5th settings would be beneficial . I have to say that as an amateur gardener I am very impressed with this Spray Gun , and would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade an old hose . Yes the initial expense could make you think twice before purchasing but the benefits far out weigh the cost . In my opinion Hozelock have made a product that is simple to use and has a myriad of uses , Worth every penny ,this is One Gun I would say I am Pro . Read the complete review |
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Hozelock Aquastorm 15 Sprinkler and Waterstop Connector
by azana Whenever possible I tend to let Mother Nature take care of the watering of the garden, partly because I don't like to waste water but also, frankly, as I'm far too much of a lazy gardener to be forever irrigating the front lawn or the borders in the pursuit of perfection. Last year, however, during a rather dry period, our lawn was ... re-seeded having been scarified, by a professional I hasten to add, who left strict instructions to water regularly until it was established. I soon realised that I would need some way of keeping my new lawn alive that didn't involve me standing still for half an hour or more waving a hose around to the amusement of the neighbours. This is when I purchased the rather impressively titled "Hozelock Aquastorm 15". To use this system you will need a hose with a hozelock attachment, which you attach to the valve at the end of the sprayer. Turn the water on and the central bar will move majestically from one side to another spraying water as it goes - it's as simple as that. There are 15 spray holes in the aluminium central bar and the red buttons allow you to adjust the angle through which the bar travels from something close to 180 degrees to about 30, giving you the ability to adjust how far your jets go, the minimum coverage being a couple of metres squared. Hozelock say that the sprayer has gears and a clutch inside to make the bar turn from side to side - I've no reason to doubt them, but do think that their claim that you can water "up to 180m" is a little optimistic. As there is no way of altering the pressure to the sprinkler, it can only go as far as your rising main pressure permits and I think that something like half that is more accurate - I must stress that this is a guesstimate as even in the interests of dooyoo I am not prepared to try and measure it whilst in motion, it does travel fairly quickly and give you quite a dousing if you try and move it whilst it is on and covers quite a large rectangular area, given that the actual spraying part is only about 20cm in length. The device is designed to give an even coverage apparently, as far as I can see this seems to be the case, and I have never had any problems with it failing to work or getting stuck, though it does have a 2 year guarantee should there be an issue - I 've not had cause to use this on this or any other hozelock items so cannot comment as to how well this is honoured. My garden is on a slight slope, and the design of the base does seem to ensure that the sprinkler stays in place; I've used it water my front lawn, as mentioned, and during a dry spell to give the borders in the back garden a bit of a drink. I find it easy to adjust where the spray goes, though wish it had a "stop" button so that you could move it more easily, my front lawn is too big to be watered in one fell swoop and I find I have to either expect to get wet moving it whilst it on or run back and forth to the tap, to the further amusement of the neighbours no doubt. Apart from its primary purpose, this sprinkler has had much use in our house as a portable water play park for my children - it's clearly quite sturdy as it has stood up well to this too - obviously it's not really designed as a child's plaything but it does seem to be much enjoyed. As, with our water pressure, the spray goes a metre and a half or so high there's plenty of "rain" to run under. The build quality on this item is good - obviously there's nothing to rust, but I've never had any problems with it leaking and thus far the plastic hasn't faded or cracked in the time that I have owned and used it. I paid £15 or so for this sprinkler from our local Garden Centre - I've seen it for sale for much more but would say under £20 is as much as you want to pay unless, of course, you are a more committed gardener than I am. This item is ideal for use in the garden, it's simple, there's not much to go wrong and it works better than other static sprinklers I've previously owned. Recommended. Read the complete review |
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4 reviews Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Hoses / Reels |
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1 review Manufacturer: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Hoses / Reels |
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3 reviews Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Hoses / Reels |
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2 reviews Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Sprinklers / Sprayers |
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1 review Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Pond Filter |
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2 reviews Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Hoses / Reels |
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2 reviews Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Adaptors / Connectors - Allows the water supply to be divided in up to four outlets including up to two with Electronic Water Timers |
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1 review Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Spray Gun |
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1 review Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Sprinklers / Sprayers |
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1 review Brand: Hozelock / Garden Irrigation / Type: Hoses / Reels |
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