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Pond Pressured 13w Filter UV BIO FILTER 1500gal Pressurized
Pond Pressured 13w Filter UV BIO FILTER 1500gal Pressurized
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Atlantic Pond Waterfall Bio filter with 17 falls Atlantic BF1250
Atlantic Pond Waterfall Bio filter with 17 falls Atlantic BF1250
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Replacement Pads for Jebao Bio Pond Filter PF30 CF30
Replacement Pads for Jebao Bio Pond Filter PF30 CF30
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Laguna PowerFalls Filter waterfall biofilter koi fish pond water filtration tank
Laguna PowerFalls Filter waterfall biofilter koi fish pond water filtration tank
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3 4 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 12 x 48 Water Garden Fountain
3 4 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 12 x 48 Water Garden Fountain
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Biological Pond  Waterfall Filter 1500 gallon bio filter tank box fish spillway
Biological Pond Waterfall Filter 1500 gallon bio filter tank box fish spillway
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POND CARE ACCU CLEAR 64 oz ACCU CLEAR POND CLARIFIER
POND CARE ACCU CLEAR 64 oz ACCU CLEAR POND CLARIFIER
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LAGUNA POWERFALLS FILTER SPILLWAY PT 490 KIO POND FALLS
LAGUNA POWERFALLS FILTER SPILLWAY PT 490 KIO POND FALLS
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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MATALA 2pK POND GRAY FiLTER MATs Koi Media Pad 19x24
MATALA 2pK POND GRAY FiLTER MATs Koi Media Pad 19x24
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Pondmaster 1500 Pond Filter  Pump Kit
Pondmaster 1500 Pond Filter Pump Kit
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Pond Pressured Filter UV BIO FILTER 1000gal Easy Clean
Pond Pressured Filter UV BIO FILTER 1000gal Easy Clean
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Laguna Powerflo 5000 WaterFall Skimmer Filter Pads  skimmer filter
Laguna Powerflo 5000 WaterFall Skimmer Filter Pads skimmer filter
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Atlantic BF 1500 Filterfalls Pond Waterfall Filter koi large biofilter tank box
Atlantic BF 1500 Filterfalls Pond Waterfall Filter koi large biofilter tank box
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Laguna PowerFlo Max Biological Underwater Filter Pt 505 for ponds
Laguna PowerFlo Max Biological Underwater Filter Pt 505 for ponds
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Aquascape Megafalls 6000 gal koi pond filter biofilter
Aquascape Megafalls 6000 gal koi pond filter biofilter
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Pond Pressured Filter UV BIO FILTER 1500gal with spare 13w bulb Pressurized
Pond Pressured Filter UV BIO FILTER 1500gal with spare 13w bulb Pressurized
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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2 Thick UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT koi Media Pad 24 sq
2 Thick UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT koi Media Pad 24 sq
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Supreme Danner Pondmaster 1500 Water Garden Pond Filter and Pump Kit
Supreme Danner Pondmaster 1500 Water Garden Pond Filter and Pump Kit
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2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 10x56 water garden fish reusable
2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 10x56 water garden fish reusable
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1200 GPH Pond Pump and Waterfall Filter Combo Kit
1200 GPH Pond Pump and Waterfall Filter Combo Kit
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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6000 Gallon Pressurized Pond Filter For Koi Fish Pond
6000 Gallon Pressurized Pond Filter For Koi Fish Pond
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MATALA POND FILTER GREEN FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
MATALA POND FILTER GREEN FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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LAGUNA POWERFLO POWER FLO PT1774 POND SKIMMER FILTER
LAGUNA POWERFLO POWER FLO PT1774 POND SKIMMER FILTER
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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Professional 15 x 20 Deluxe Pond Kit PB12
Professional 15 x 20 Deluxe Pond Kit PB12
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MATALA REPLACEMENT FILTER PAD FOR SAVIO SKIMMER FILTER
MATALA REPLACEMENT FILTER PAD FOR SAVIO SKIMMER FILTER
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2 Thk UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT KOI Media Pad 10x56
2 Thk UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT KOI Media Pad 10x56
$184.50
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4000 Gallon Pressurized Pond Filter For Koi Fish Pond
4000 Gallon Pressurized Pond Filter For Koi Fish Pond
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Pondmaster 1350 Pond Filter Pump Kit water garden koi
Pondmaster 1350 Pond Filter Pump Kit water garden koi
$166.75
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Matala Filter Media Two Pack Green Blue 19x24 pond mat Pad water garden koi
Matala Filter Media Two Pack Green Blue 19x24 pond mat Pad water garden koi
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MATALA POND GREEN FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 16x16
MATALA POND GREEN FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 16x16
$23.75
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4500 Gallon Pressurized Koi Pond Filter w 3150GPH Pump
4500 Gallon Pressurized Koi Pond Filter w 3150GPH Pump
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MATALA POND GREEN FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 18x18
MATALA POND GREEN FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 18x18
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2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 6x56 water garden fish filtration
2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 6x56 water garden fish filtration
$113.25
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Laguna PT 1499 Pressure Flo Service Kit for 3200
Laguna PT 1499 Pressure Flo Service Kit for 3200
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2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 96x56 water garden fish coarse
2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 96x56 water garden fish coarse
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Replacement Pads for Jebao Bio Pond Filter PF30 CF30 CF20 PF20 3pcs
Replacement Pads for Jebao Bio Pond Filter PF30 CF30 CF20 PF20 3pcs
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6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
6000 Gallon Pressurized 24 Watts UV Bio Koi Fish Pond Filter w Easy Backwash
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2 Thck UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 48x56
2 Thck UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 48x56
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Pressurized Koi Pond Filter w UV 4500 Gallon Backwash
Pressurized Koi Pond Filter w UV 4500 Gallon Backwash
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2 Thck UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 96x56
2 Thck UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 96x56
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PONDMASTER CARBON AND COARSE FILTER MEDIA
PONDMASTER CARBON AND COARSE FILTER MEDIA
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2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 24x56 water garden fish coarse
2 Thick Universal Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 24x56 water garden fish coarse
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MATALA POND FILTER BLUE FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
MATALA POND FILTER BLUE FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
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MATALA 4 pk POND BLUE FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 12x12
MATALA 4 pk POND BLUE FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 12x12
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Bio Mech 800 submersible pond filter pump pre filter
Bio Mech 800 submersible pond filter pump pre filter
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MATALA POND FILTER GRAY FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
MATALA POND FILTER GRAY FILTER PAD 235 x 39 x 15
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2 Thck UNIVERSAL POND FILTER MAT KOI Media Pad 24x56
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4700 GALLON POND FILTER UV STERILIZER PRESSURE + PUMP BIO BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION
4700 GALLON POND FILTER UV STERILIZER PRESSURE + PUMP BIO BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION
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Pond 7000gal Capacity Koi Pond Bio Filter w 18watts UV Sterilizers Clarifiers
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MATALA 4 COLOR PK POND FiLTER MATs Koi Media Pad 12x12
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TETRA SUBMERSIBLE FLAT BOX FILTER SF1 POND FILTER
TETRA SUBMERSIBLE FLAT BOX FILTER SF1 POND FILTER
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CF 30 Pond Pressure Filter with UV  BACKWASH and FREE PUMP
CF 30 Pond Pressure Filter with UV BACKWASH and FREE PUMP
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Matala Black Half Sheet Filter Mat Media Pad
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FLOATING SOLAR POWER LILY FOUNTAIN LIGHT Pond Pool Remote Control FACTORY SEALED
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POND CARE ACCU CLEAR 1 GALLON ACCU CLEAR 1 GL
POND CARE ACCU CLEAR 1 GALLON ACCU CLEAR 1 GL
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5000 Pond Filter 36 WATT UV STERILIZER 3200 GAL PUMP INCLUDED BIOLOGICAL NEW
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4 MATALA POND AQUARIUM FILTER MEDIA PAD 24X19X15
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PondCare Accu Clear 142C 1 Gal
PondCare Accu Clear 142C 1 Gal
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MATALA POND GREEN FILTER MAT Koi Media Pad 18x18
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Geotextile Landscape Weed Barrier Fabric 8oz 10 x 35
Geotextile Landscape Weed Barrier Fabric 8oz 10 x 35
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Matala Three Pack Gray Pond Filter Mat Media Pad 12x12 water garden skimmer
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Laguna PowerFlo 1000 Biological Pond Filter PT510
Laguna PowerFlo 1000 Biological Pond Filter PT510
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Tetra ClearChoice Submersible Pond Bio Filter for ponds up to 1500 gallons
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Professional PVC Pond Kit 8 x 12 PVC812
Professional PVC Pond Kit 8 x 12 PVC812
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Matala Four Pack Gray Pond Filter Mat Media Pads 19x24 koi long lasting value
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MICROBE LIFT BARLEY STRAW PELLETS 25 LBS
MICROBE LIFT BARLEY STRAW PELLETS 25 LBS
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Guidance on the Routine Care and Repair on the Electric Appliances

Electric appliances needs routine care and repair to make them last longer. Read some guidance of the routine care and repairs on the electric appliances.

YOUR VACUUM CLEANER, with its array of special attachments, is one of your vital labor savers. If it is to do its work at peak efficiency it should be cleared regularly of dirt and dust. When you empty the bag-type dust container, rub the sides of the bag together to loosen embedded dirt. Every now and then take it outdoors, turn it wrong side out, and brush it thoroughly. The air you use to remove dirt is sucked out through the bag and the efficiency of your machine will be lowered if the current of air has to fight its way through dust-clogged pores. Machines fitted with filter pads need additional attention. The filter pads should be taken out now and then and vacuumed free of dust. About every six months they should be replaced. For top performance dust containers should be emptied each time you do your regular vacuum cleaning. Vacuum the brushes clean too before you put your machine away. Dust containers using water should be washed with soap and water after they are emptied. They should then be dried and replaced.

THE ROUTINE CARE of electric dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ranges, and garbage grinders is discussed in the chapter, We're in the Kitchen. These are general instructions. They are not intended to supplant manufacturers' instructions for care and use. They may not cover the full range of electric equipment in your home but they can serve as a guide regarding other appliances. Use care with all your electrical aids, especially those that generate heat irons, cooking equipment, and heaters. Be especially careful about electric heaters in the bathroom. Never switch them on or off with wet hands or from the bathtub. Always disconnect such equipment from the outlet when you have finished using it, whether or not it has a switch. Electric equipment deserves to be pampered because it saves today's housekeeper hours of back breaking drudgery.

REPAIRS. And now, in closing this chapter, we offer a bit of advice about repairs to electrical equipment. If a small appliance breaks down and you do not have a repairman who inspires your confidence, box it, wrap it, and send it back to the factory. Usually you can find the name and address stamped somewhere on the equipment. With the box send a letter. Address and stamp this letter and fasten it to the outside of the package with cellulose tape, or put it inside the box, and mark the package "Letter enclosed." If you enclose the letter, an additional stamp for the letter must be added to the postage. Explain in your letter what the trouble seems to be and ask whether the appliance can be fixed and if so, what the charges will be. Make it a nice letter. If the equipment has given good service and you have enjoyed using it, say so. Address the box to the Care and Maintenance Department of the factory and then wait. You are likely to be surprised at the service you receive. It may take a little time but your repair bill probably will be very low, and the equipment will come back to you functioning perfectly and looking new (provided, of course, that it is "fixable"). Sometimes you will not even be asked to pay for the service. This is because every reputable company wants its customers to be pleased with its products.

The principles hold true for larger equipment. When you write about an appliance too bulky to send, give the model number (stamped somewhere on the equipment) and either ask them to send the part you need, or to give you the name of a repairman in your area who is accredited by the company.

It is very important to remember that we should never switch on or off the electric appliances with wet hands. Always disconnect the equipment after finished using it. If your appliances broke down, you can send them back to the factory for repair, with the explanation on the trouble seems to be.Vacuum cleaner needs to be cleared regularly of dirt and dust. Empty the bag dust container regularly.

Mitch Johnson

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Treating for Ich, my filter pad has carbon built in it, do I remove the whole filter pad?

I cannot remove the carbon without ruining the pad, so do I just remove the whole pad while medicating? Could I just set the filter pad in a bowl of the tank water? And how long can the filter pad be out without any damage being done to the tank or the bacteria in the filter pad?

Thank you for any help!

You can cut a slit in the pad to get the carbon out and leave the floss part in. If your cartridge is the type that has the plastic grid on 1 side, just cut out a piece of 1-2 of the plastic bars and shake the carbon out. That leaves the floss intact. Or if it's Double Sided floss, just cut from 1 side. You can sew up the hole when your done.

The floss is important because that's where the bacteria that cycles your tank lives. without it, the ammonia can build up in the tank, adding ammonia poisoning to an ich infection, so you have 2 problems instead of 1.

And antibiotics will affect your good bacteria, ich medications shouldn't, but it will depend on what you use.

Also, if there's ich in your tank, it's probably on your filter too. Just moving the pad to a bowl only works if you have an airstone to keep the water moving and oxygenated. So by keeping the floss part in [throw away the carbon, you can replace it when you replace the cartridge after your treatment is done] you keep the bacteria alive and working to remove the ammonia and you treat the pad for ich parasites. When your treatment is over, put a second pad in front of the first, it'll get seeded with the bacteria from the old pad as water flows through it and the carbon will help to remove the medicine in the water. Do a water change or 2 first to get rid of most of the medicine that way.