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by Bluetaurus
Wed May 22, 2024 15:36 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%
Replies: 2
Views: 25

Re: Water firms ask for bill rises of between 24% and 91%

Then they will rub our noses in it boasting about their massive increase in profits, just like the gas and electric companies.
Robbers the lot of them!
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 17:28 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello all
Replies: 9
Views: 139

Re: Hello all

Hi and welcome
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 17:27 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

I see linseed oil is also fish safe but needs to be applied yearly?
Many thanks fr499y for the help
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 15:22 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

fr499y wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 14:53 pm Have a look for their wood protector ( it’s clear ) or the outdoor wood stain which I think has a 10 year protection guarantee on it. I’ve used it on some sleepers and the front is like new, the back (unpainted) has fallen to bits lol
Thanks fr499y
I'll see what thier range is.
Many thanks
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 13:52 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

Something like this?
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by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 13:36 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

fr499y wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2024 13:33 pm Ronseal usually works well. You could always use yatch varnish if you don't mine the finish having a bit of a sheen to it. once thats cured it will be perfectly fine around aquatic life.
Thank you
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 13:23 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

Just to add, there is a capping that goes over the lining once installed so there will be run off in wet weather etc.
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 13:13 pm
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

Re: New raised pond build

Thanks fr499y
Have you got a favourite brand you can recommend?
by Bluetaurus
Tue May 21, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Ponds
Topic: New raised pond build
Replies: 11
Views: 134

New raised pond build

Hi all So the Mrs has granted me a small area in her much loved garden for a small pond. A wooden raised measuring 1.5m x 1.2m (external dimensions)and 91cm tall. Big enough for a few gold fish. The slabs are down and I'm expecting delivery tomorrow. I have one or 2 questions. While the wood is mean...
by Bluetaurus
Fri May 10, 2024 19:32 pm
Forum: Questions & Identification
Topic: Snail Attack!
Replies: 8
Views: 385

Re: Snail Attack!

I put 2 or 3 assassin snails to control my pest invasion. Took a while but they hot the lot, killed nerites as well, and each other.

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