AllPondSolutions Pressurised Koi Fish Pond Filter Complete Kit with Pond Pump and UV Steriliser Light All in one - Ponds Up to 20000 litres - PFC-20000-KIT

I bought the All Pond Solutions PFC-3000 for my small pond with just 2 fish in it. The all in one filter, already installed, would never keep it clean. I bought this one based on the product reviews by other buyers. The installation went well. The flexible hose supplied was difficult to fit onto the hosetails but dipping the hose in some hot water made the job a lot easier. After just one day I could see a difference in the water clarity and on the second day I could see to the bottom of the pond. I've also noticed a reduction in the algae. On day 3 the water returning to the pond had slowed down slightly so I did a filter clean with the crank handle as per instructions. Nice and easy and the water flow was restored.Very happy with my purchase, the supplier answered a couple of questions I had promptly. The only criticism I have is the filter doesn't come with any bio medium though some can be added.

All packaging was complete and not damaged on receipt.I rarely write a review but in this instance the pump and filter have worked to clear a pond that was so green we were unable see our fish except when they came to the surface to feed.Setting up was easy, almost from the first day of operation we noticed a gradual improvement to the point where three weeks in and the bottom of the pond is visible and the water clear. In addition the walls of the pond were green and these are now back to the black liner. We have cleaned the filter weekly to start with, an operation that is both easy and efficient without the need to take anything apart; Just turn the pump off twist the blue tap to the outflow, turn pump back on and then turn the handle until the water runs clear. Turn pump off, turn blue tap back to original position and then pump back on. Job done without getting wet or disassembling anything.The only negative was the wire clips when attaching the pipework to the filter etc were a nightmare to get in position to the point I lost patience and went to B & Q for jubilee clips. A small moan but just frustrating .The pond is a former hot tub which has been lined with a black pond liner overall its about six feet square and a max depth of about three feet. The fibre glass makes a good secure base and means the pond is above ground and safe when the grand children visit.Overall I would recommend this pump and filter, it has worked beyond our expectations.

I purchased this kit in 2017. It runs a water feature consisting of two small ponds at different levels in the garden, linked by a small brook. Overall the whole kit performed well. The pump has been running 24 hours a day 7 days a week for 4 years and hasnt missed a beat. Its begining to wear out now I think but thats not surprising considering how much use its had. The filter has also worked well however I have had a few problems with it. The handle used to turn the foam filters for cleaning broke in the first year where it fits onto the top of the body of the filter. Managed to repair it with epoxy resin and a small pipe clamp to hold everything in place and it worked fine for the next 3 years.I have replaced the UV lamps a couple of times and this was a little awkward and I found the fittings inside the lamp holder that hold the bulb in place had disintegrated after about 2 or 3 years of use (possibly from exposure to UV light).I opened up the unit today for cleaning and found that the internal support that holds the rotating foam filters had broken and the foam filters themselves were damaged. The filter was however still working.The overall condition of the filter now means it has to be replaced. 4 1/2 years doesnt seem too bad for a life span.Overall I was moderately happy with the filter. It was easy to clean by turning the handle every couple of weeks and it worked well at keeping the water clean and the fish seem happy. Even had some fish breeding in the pond!My thoughts are that its well designed and works quite well but its not that well made. Materials used to make this unit are only just strong enough and the broken rotating cleaning handle could have put the whole unit out of commission if I hadnt found a way to fix it. By being careful with it and repairing where possible it has survived and done its job. A bit more care in manufacturing and use of better and stronger materials would make a huge difference.One final point is that the filter is quite noisy, it gurgles quite a lot possibly due to air locks in the system. I was able to reduce this by tilting the filter to remove air from the system but it comes back quite quickly. Might be something specific to my particular setup but the gurgling can be quite annoying on a quite sunny day when sitting by the pond.Im now having to replace the filter and the pump. Would I buy the same units again? Yes for the pump as its worked well and does the job. No for the filter as its just not well enough made and not strong enough for its purpose. If your comfortable doing repairs and keeping everything maintained then its probably OK but to me it feels that an average user who doesnt want to jury rig repairs might well find it doesnt last much longer than 18 months or so

It replaced my previous Hozelock filter. And although it's the 5000litre version, it is working fine with my Hozelock 3000litre pump. Should be more than enough for my pond. The easy clean sponge system will be very useful.

installed filter Fitted pipes and pump very easily. Every thing in the kit I needed to get filter into use. Easy to clean with quick clean handle or doing the full clean by taking apart. All in all a good buy and it works very well, pond has cleared well.