Blanketweed controllers

markf1fan · 30-09-2011, 12:07 PM

Hi all
I have two Blanketweed controllers one new and one used. Do these really work much at all or are they a waste of time fitting on the pond.

Mark

archie33 · 30-09-2011, 07:46 PM

Hi Mark;
I have no weed problem, run straight filter in full sun ?

terrydog · 30-09-2011, 07:49 PM

im the same had it did a clover then never had it again and full sun

markf1fan · 30-09-2011, 08:07 PM

lol i never asked if any one had blanketweed. i asked if any one use's blanketweed electronic controllers and if they are any good.

archie33 · 01-10-2011, 12:56 AM

The point I was making is why do you need weed control.

Ned · 01-10-2011, 05:32 PM

Hi Mark which controller do you mean there are two types. One attachés to filter pipe work and sends electronic pulses through them. The other has electrodes in the water and should be avoided at all cost. It became nicknamed as the koi exterminator due to the copper it put in the water.
I have never used the one that uses electronic pulses (magnetic field) but have read they work for some people and not others. One advantage of them is, if they are fitted before the U.V. they can reduce furring of the quartz tube.

markf1fan · 01-10-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by archie33

The point I was making is why do you need weed control.

the reason i ask is because i had already brought it and if they do work then it saves on putting stuff into the pond to keep it away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned

Hi Mark which controller do you mean there are two types. One attachés to filter pipe work and sends electronic pulses through them. The other has electrodes in the water and should be avoided at all cost. It became nicknamed as the koi exterminator due to the copper it put in the water.
I have never used the one that uses electronic pulses (magnetic field) but have read they work for some people and not others. One advantage of them is, if they are fitted before the U.V. they can reduce furring of the quartz tube.

Hiya its the one with the wires that go around the pipe work. the pipe work i want to put it on will be before the uv.

mark

sandy · 01-10-2011, 06:43 PM

Hi Mark

We have been using the Blagdon one for 2-3 years now and it does work for us

does not stop it completly but there has been a marked reduction. As said by others it works for some but not for others, so give it go

Tony & Sandy.

freddy · 01-10-2011, 06:56 PM

Hiya Mark.

I've heard pretty much the same, works for some, not for others.

Cheers...Freddy.

markf1fan · 01-10-2011, 07:08 PM

think i will be fitting it on tomo. i must say that i added some cloverleaf last week in two half dose's and the blanketweed really has nearly already gone.

mark