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Using the right equipment to filter your pond can Our 3 Top Tips to Help You Save
save you money
1) Air pump: The model on the previous page is based
Evolution Aqua filters and pumps have been designed on running the Airpump 70 kit to clean the filter and
to be efficient and cost-effective to run. aerate your pond. But you could make further
For example a typical installation for a 10,000 litre Koi OUR 3 TOP energy savings by installing a timer for the air stone.
pond using our EazyPod Complete filter and pumps 2) UV light: You can switch off your UV-C in the winter
would cost you as little as £0.62 per day to run, TIPS TO HELP to further reduce your energy cost.
ensuring your water is clear for you to enjoy and YOU SAVE 3) Water pump: Our range of water pumps lets you
healthy for your fish to thrive.
adjust the flow to the exact requirement and size of
your pond, so you only consume and pay for what
10,000 LITRE Evolution Aqua Filtration – EazyPod Complete you need. They come with a screen, so you can
KOI POND A compact member of the Nexus family, the EazyPod easily monitor and adjust your energy consumption
Complete is a mechanical and biological filter system at the touch of a button (click on picture below).
CAN COST AS for garden ponds up to 10,000 litres. The EazyPod
LITTLE AS Complete utilises static K1 Micro, which provides
enhanced biological benefits.
£0.62 PER DAY Filter with UV clarifier built-in: EazyPod Complete =
18 Watts
Controllable water pump: Varipump 10000 set at
50% = 40 Watts
Air pump: Airpump 70 Kit = 34 Watts
Total wattage for entire filtration system = 92 Watts
Based on today’s data from the Department of Business, Energy
and Industrial Strategy, UK price cap, April 2022 electricity rate or
28.00 pence per kWh and using the following online calculator tool, Ingenious design and manufactured in the UK
92 Watts per hour cost £0.62 per day or £4 a week.
Our filters are designed to use as little energy as
possible are running optimally when using a relatively
OUR FILTERS low flow rate to capture fines in your pond.
ARE DESIGNED Due to the design, our open cell media provides
TO USE AS excellent mechanical and biological filtration without
causing back pressure on the pump.
LITTLE ENERGY Our filters are manufactured in our factory in Wigan.
AS POSSIBLE They are long-lasting, easy to use and require little
maintenance. Unlike more traditional filters, Evolution
Aqua filters do not require sponges which can cost you
up to £300 to replace.
(1) https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/five-energy-
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