Filter Flow

Air Conditioning Filters Need To Be Changed Regularly

It only takes a couple really hot summer days to appreciate the relief provided by our air conditioning. It is a system which is easy to take for granted, until it breaks down and you have to endure a few hot, humid, sleepless nights.

One key to having a reliable air conditioning system is proper maintenance. The first place to start the maintenance is with the air conditioning filter. This is usually an easy do it yourself job provided you don't forget.

It is a natural tendency to try to wait as long as possible to change the filter, but that is not wise. Running your air conditioner with a dirty filter is not very efficient. This could lead to longer running intervals which may lead to more electric use than the cost of the filter.

There are many types of filters available today and if air quality is not a concern the inexpensive fiberglass filters may do the job. These should keep the evaporator and duct work reasonably clean unless the air is really dirty. Regular cleaning of the evaporator should be done to keep it free of dirt and mold.

If the air quality is a concern, the fiberglass filter won't do the job. Instead, a filter should be selected that does a better job of trapping smaller air born particles. This is when the MERV rating which gives a benchmark for a filters performance will be useful.

A word of caution, some filters may be too restrictive for the system in your home. In such cases air flow can be reduced enough to cause problems with freeze up. It is important to keep the air flow in line with the systems design for best operation.

If your system is installed properly, sized correctly and has the ducts well designed air flow problems should be limited only to dirty or overly restrictive filters. Some might think to operate the air conditioner with no filter to avoid air flow problems. That would be a mistake leading to dirty evaporator and ductwork.

If the evaporator becomes dirty the efficiency begins to suffer right away. This means the electrical consumption goes up and for most of us a visit from and AC repairman will be necessary.

The most cost effective and trouble free way to run your system is with regular filter changes. Trying to stretch the change intervals to save a few bucks does not make sense. With the cost of electricity on the rise not mention the cost of a service call from an AC technician you could buy a lot of filters and come out way ahead.

Don't be caught with your system down during the next heat wave.

About the Author

Dave helps people to learn about Air Conditioning Filters, and the health effects of dirty air.

Episode 5: True Flow Air Filters & Air Intakes

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Koi Pond & Waterfall: Top 21 Most Asked Questions Answered

Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond?

A In my experience of over 25 years, 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for Fish From wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water, the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish.

Q What is the ideal size for a pond?

A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also, the larger the pond, the greater the maintenance.

Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one.

A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However, if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time, a liner would be recommended. In this case, you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots, ground squirrels, rats, mice, gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded, preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good!

Q What type of pond filter do you recommend?

A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish, and if so, how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved, I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to back flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear.

Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it?

A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD, they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive, wild, pervasive taro plant, just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it down, burn it, stomp it, but to no avail. It just came back, so they eat it, and still do to this day. In fact, it's a staple like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However, if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem, but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not hurt your fish; in fact, it will help to produce a healthy shine coat. However, it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two, and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way, but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual.

Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis?

A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000, your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control.

Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day?

A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise, which is very relaxing and soothing, not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a neighbor complain. In fact, they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the sound.

Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond?

A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi, they can reach 2 feet in three years, depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also, a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at.

Q Do I really need a filter in my pond?

A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to ´ of your pond, your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual.

Q How long do koi fish live?

A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more, such as the legendary Hanako, alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi, American koi live a fraction of that time, usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment.

Q How can I protect my koi against predators?

A Unfortunately, most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow, less than 3 feet, or has a shallow end, the raccoons, coyotes, cranes, egrets, etc. have easy access to your fish. You may think your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well, you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond, luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net, or try the crane statue, scarecrow, or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However, one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water, it snatched up one of their prize koi.

A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time, and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water.

Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive?

A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill, bass, sunfish, carp, and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the winter, cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However, your pond must be 4 ´ to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain, draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough, you can let it freeze over. However, you need to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 ´ feet deep, take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank.

Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together?

A Yes, you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together, such as shubunkins, rudd, orfe, blue gill, mosquito fish, guppies, sunfish, bass, etc. However, only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass, sunfish and blue gill.

Q Should my pond have a bottom drain?

A First of all, a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However, if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough, turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore, two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them, just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom, keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer, water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases.

Q My pond water is very clear, but my fish are dying. What is wrong?

A Drinking water might taste good, smell good, and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless, odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates, nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can, at high levels, be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system.

Q What type of filter do you recommend?

A For any pond over 1000 gallons, I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning, which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky, putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens, media, scrubbers, etc., you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs.

It cost pennies on the dollar to make, yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter, it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine, that brown, colored, stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T.M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy, happy fish!

Q How much does an average pond cost?

A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet, and depending on who is installing it, could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures, gophers, and rats, etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds.

Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do?

A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae), which does not directly hurt the fish. However, algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately, it uses up oxygen at night. In addition, it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light, which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky.

Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true?

A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria, nitrobacter, etc., reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are, and as they pass through the UV light, they are eradicated.

Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond?

A With no hesitation, YES! Most definitely. First of all, waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air, it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must!

Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true?

A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will, but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T.M., it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus, if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula, the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either.

Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar?

A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place, preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding, as with a liner waterfall. Trust me, some day, some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making.

Happy koi, peace & joy.

About the Author

Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp, Master Waterfall Builder, architect, engineer, freelance writer, author, designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Author of "Waterfall and Pond Construction Manual" and developer of the "Water Feature Digital Design Library 4.0" Free downloads, no sign in- http://www.askdoughoover.com

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2010 Honda Pilot: Just Right

Honda calls its Pilot a crossover because it handles like a car but has the utility and rugged styling of an SUV. However you want to categorize it, the 2010 Honda Pilot is a practical, capable, spacious and plenty-powerful performer that perfectly suits a family with a large agenda but not necessarily a large budget.

One of the benefits of SUVs is their high seating position. This gives the driver an improved view of the road ahead - especially if they're in line behind a lot of other SUVs. It also gives the driver a sense of security. The Pilot adds to its confidence-inspiring image with a taut, but not harsh, suspension setup and precise steering feel. The Michelin LTX M/S tires on the test vehicle, which Honda loaned to us, are appropriately firm riding, but offer excellent snow grip and above-average traction in the mud and on wet pavement as well. Owners may find them a bit pricey when their tread wears thin but, if you like your Pilot, heat up the VISA card and buy exact duplicates.

The Pilot is plenty roomy, at least in the front two seating rows. We appreciated the large, center-mounted speedometer, but its silver-on-white markings forced us to rely on our Garmin nuvi navigation unit as a speedometer. Our Touring edition tester had too many controls on the center console for our tastes. The buttons are positioned perpendicular to the driver and are difficult to read.

When coupled with the navigation unit, Honda's rearview camera is one of the better we've experienced. Others lack a field of vision needed to clearly see bicyclists, pedestrians or cars approaching from the side. Models without the system project the rear video on the inside rearview mirror. We didn't get a chance to test this, but owner reports give the video-on-the-rearview mirror high marks. Important note: The rearview camera is an additional safety tool. An old-fashioned look over your shoulder, and a stroll behind your vehicle before boarding, are still required for safe backing.

There are eight seating positions in the Pilot. Unless the three in the third row are pre-schoolers, they're going to call it the penalty box. (Honda says the third row has the knee room of the average America. It failed to account for the fact that the average American's knees are connected to thunder thighs and an ample derriere.) Undoubtedly, parents will hear "Jacob always gets to ride in the middle row!" And will reply, "That's because Jake is five foot, eight inches tall and weighs 140 pounds even though he's in the sixth grade, and you're not. Sorry."

The second row offers plenty of room for two full-size adults. The center position on the second row has plenty of head- and legroom but its rock-hard seat cushion limits its usefulness for grownups. Consider the Pilot a four-seat vehicle with emergency space for four, full-size folks you might not really like anyway, or four favorite little ones. The Pilot is also easily pressed into service for trips to the home improvement store. The third and second rows fold almost flat and will accept four-foot-wide items. Both rows fold in a split arrangement.

The Pilot's 3.5-liter, 250-horse V6 is equipped with what Honda calls "variable cylinder management." In an effort to save a few ounces of gasoline, the engine automatically turns off up to three cylinders in low-load situations, such as when cruising along a flat or downhill highway. Auto writers freely toss around the word "seamless," but we didn't notice the Pilot had this feature until we checked the specs. Unfortunately, it doesn't give the Pilot a big boost in mileage: A 16-mpg city and a 22-mpg highway rating barely tops full-sized pickups that have engines almost twice as big and around 100 horsepower. Offsetting its modest mpg numbers, a 21.0-gallon tank makes the Pilot a strong cross-country cruiser.

The Pilot is available with all-wheel drive (AWD). Despite what the ad and press release writers imply, AWD will not (can not) help you retain cornering grip on slippery roads. AWD can only help you accelerate. Unless the directions to your house include "turn off the paved road and watch out for where the creek sometimes turns the road to mud," sticking with front-wheel drive will be just fine.

The Pilot is available in four model choices: The base LX, the mid-level EX, the extra-feature EX-L and the loaded Touring. The Pilot starts at just over $28,000 for the base LX model. The most expensive model, the Touring with all-wheel-drive tops $42,000. Like its Odyssey sibling, the Pilot is assembled in Alabama.

In the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) crash tests, the 2010 Pilot earned the highest rating - five stars - in every category except rollover, where it scored four stars. The 2009 Pilot earned the coveted Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), while the 2010 model has yet to be tested.

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Water Garden Kits and Accessores

If you have never built or installed a pond of any type before then your best move would be to start off with a water garden kit. At least this way you are going to be sure to have all of the basic requirements as well as some instructions. Don’t be concerned about not being able to be creative. There are a whole variety of pond kits available with some being more elaborate and complex than others. You can always add accessories and additions to your water garden kit after you’ve begun with a basic setup.

The major components of your kit will be the liner. This will most likely be a rubber liner as opposed to a preformed liner. The idea of the rubber liner is so it will conform to the size and shape of the hole you dig for your pond. This will allow you to customize your own natural shape based on the area you plan on installing your garden.

Along with your kit will come the “skimmer”. Generally speaking, it does not matter where the pond is placed, wind and rain will carry debris and plant trimming into the garden. The skimmer is essential to remove floating debris so as not to plug up or damage the pump and filter. In addition to this there will be a water pump. This pump will circulate the water from the skimmer up into a waterfall. In the waterfall itself you will find lava rocks. These are to provide a surface for the bacteria growth.

Various pieces of pipes and plumbing parts should also be packaged in your kit. Some of these will have to be joined. If PVC glue is not in your package, you can find it at your local hardware store. Then amongst all of the components is the filtration system, the skimmer nets and the bulkhead fittings as well.

So as far as the basics are concerned, everything is there to get you started on your water garden. Chances are for the first time building one you may forget various components if you don’t utilize one of the kits. It may serve you to know that in most cases buying the same components individually are more expensive then purchasing the complete starter kit.

Now you should not be in need of anything to get your pond into operation but you still need aesthetic items, such as your rockery, plants, and fish. You may even decide that you want a fountain as part of your pond as well.

Now’s the fun part! You are finally ready to purchase your pond accessories. This can also become the expensive part if you don't keep yourself in control of your buying. There are so many wonderful accessories to choose from it can be quite difficult to restrain yourself. Try to buy a few plants and accessories and add to them each passing year. Although a water fountain may seem like a wonderful idea now, you can always plan to install it next year so you don’t have to break the bank.

While water garden kits contain the essentials for creating your pond, be sure not to include items that you don’t need. Remember, kits come in all shapes and sizes, so you must communicating clearly as to the size, dimensions, and budget to your potential vendor. Take your time, there is lots to choose from. And be sure to find out about return policies and warranties if any, to guarantee that the product will perform and last for years to come.

About the Author

Jason Boonstra is the author of "The Ultimate Water Garden Manual" - compulsory reading for anyone considering Water Garden Kits. For a FREE 20 part mini-course on "The Secrets To Creating & Maintaining a Stunning Water Garden!" go to => http://www.watergardentips.com

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