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Misc
Question 1: What should I be aware of as far as child safety is concerned?
First the legal aspect: The Düsseldorf District Court (AZ.: 22 & 272/92) ruled as follows: A property owner must secure his property in such a manner that other people cannot be injured on it (traffic safeguarding obligation).
This traffic safeguard obligation is violated if the property owner does not safeguard his garden pond in such a manner that children, particularly those children who are not from the area, can fall into the garden pond. A visible delimitation of the property is not considered sufficient – there must be a physical barrier, which keeps the children from entering the property unhindered.
In general ensure that there is flat bank access if possible to prevent sudden falling in. The pond owner is obligated to initiate safety measures in a manner appropriate for him.
Safeguard measures include wire mesh fencing like nets over the pond, as well as a steel grid mounted under the water surface.
Question 2: What can I do to protect my fish from herons and predatory cats?
The so-called “Heron Shock” has proven itself in practical application. It involves connecting a fountain or water jet to a movement detector. Undesired visitors are quickly driven off.
An additional possibility is stretching thin wire (such as gardening wire) around the pond.
Adjustable electric fences are not particularly animal-friendly, but they are effective.
Question 3: How leak-proof and resistant are ponds that are laid out with Hydrosil?
First an explanation: Hydrosil involves pond construction mats; an alternative to pond foil. Hydrosil has been proven in practical application. More information is available at www.hydrosil-teichbau.com.
Question 4: Are there specialist magazines about garden ponds?
There are different specialist magazines devoted to garden ponds, like:
Selber machen
Flora
Selbst
Grüne Welt
Gartenzeitung
Mein schöner Garten
Gartenteich
You will also find interesting suggestions and valuable tips in the OASE Magalog, available from your OASE dealer .
Question 5: Where can I find an OASE dealer in my area?
You can find your local OASE dealer in the Dealer Directory on this web site.
Question 6: Can a watercourse be implemented in addition to the pond?
Yes. A watercourse additionally enriches the water with oxygen.
Question 7: What is the range of the OASE InScenio FM Master remote control unit?
The range of the OASE InScenio FM Master is app. 80 m under optimal conditions. External radio waves, structures, bushes, or fences can also negatively affect the range under some conditions.
Question 8: How thick should a hose be?
A hose should be at least 1” in diameter. The thicker the hose the better the circulation There is higher friction loss with smaller hose diameters.
Question 9: How long should a hose be?
Basically there is no direct limit on the length of a hose. However there is a relationship between hose length and friction loss. The hose diameter should be increased as the length of the hose increases.
Question 10: Which hoses are recommended?
OASE recommends plastic spiral hoses or PE pipe.
Question 11: How much water is required for a watercourse?
The water flow is approximately 1.5 – 2 litters per minute. Calculated at 1 cm watercourse width (average width).
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