Japanese House

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Originally Posted by Old Monkey

But here, there is a pump moving the water. And the more water there, the longer it will take to raise its temperature. We're talking here of about 300 000 litres.

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OK so the water will be more or less the same temp overall

but algae thrive in cool water too, it is mainly the amount of sunlight and nutrients they thrive on

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Algae require a water temperature between about 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures lower or higher than this will either stop algae growth or kill the colony.

Zooplancton and phytoplancton feed on algae. I'm hoping to get a balance in the water so that algae will not multiply! It could take a year, or less, but I'll try!

Read more: In What Conditions of Water Does Algae Grow? | eHow.com In What Conditions of Water Does Algae Grow? | eHow.com]

that is from 15C to 25C approx

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Stainless Steel being installed.
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They are in a hurry, before Sancrao, they want to get paid!
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The artist wanted to take pictures before going away, so we did a temporary "accrochage" of the painted rice paper. I like it. Ca a de la gueule!
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In the bedroom, a masculine and a feminine one.
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I like this!
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yes, the rice paper paintings are a nice touch. nice workmanship. keep up the good work on the home.

I had a large Koi fish pond in my my backyard cabana, which was only open on the east side. I could never completely control the algae problem until I installed in-line UV light into my filtration system. The water was always crystal clear after installing the UV light. Your going to have a pumping system so why not install the in-line UV light Pipes?

links:

Koi Pond Filtering - U.V. Light Filtering - U.V. Sterilizer - Emperor Aquatics U.V. Light


How to Choose an UVC for Your Fish Pond


Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I enjoy reading and the photos of Japanese House. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by CalEden

I had a large Koi fish pond in my my backyard cabana, which was only open on the east side. I could never completely control the algae problem until I installed in-line UV light into my filtration system. The water was always crystal clear after installing the UV light. Your going to have a pumping system so why not install the in-line UV light Pipes?

links:

Koi Pond Filtering - U.V. Light Filtering - U.V. Sterilizer - Emperor Aquatics U.V. Light


How to Choose an UVC for Your Fish Pond


Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I enjoy reading and the photos of Japanese House. Thank you!

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Thank you for the advice. There is a pump moving the water from the swimming zone to the bio-filter. I will have a UV light available and will use it if have to. But the idea is to have a natural pond-swimming pool where a balance between the different living organisms gets established and maintained.
It's not easy I'm sure!
Up to now, in the planning stages, I've tried to add as many features as possible with the limited knowledge available, to encourage an ecosystem where life keeps algea at bay.
I will be building a drinking water filtering and bottling factory later in June and I expect to replace the evaporated water in the pool by pure water, if it is affordable.
Using the UV lights would probably help contol algea if it invades the system, but the UV light would also eliminate zooplancton and phytoplacton that feed on algea in the right environment.
And, this will work as long as it's on, no more! Accordind to my British gourou, the pump needs not work very long, much less than with a chemical pool.
Like they say in scientific papers : More research is needed...
It's part of the fun when trying something new!

Hi OM; I have really enjoyed your build and comments. I have friends in Que, NB, Ont, etc which are French and good naturely argue. PS- I am proud to call myself a Canadian. Keep-up the great work and enjoy you house and life.

Really coming on now, love reading this thread :o)

This morning, the electricity was out, we had a motherf..er of a thunder storm last night, with strong gusts of wind and enough rain to drown an upturned face!
I woke up with a bad feeling, and I thought of possible consequences of this! I went to the Japanese house, and I saw the first painted rice paper saddling the new stainless steel fencing! They were all over the place...
It turns out that one out of the five was slightly damaged, but not enough that the eye will not notice, one needs an ironing and the one with a bamboo theme is ruined! A sorry sight!
I don't know what to do. Call my friend and ask him to redo it, do it myself, which would be a first for me, or what?

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The stainless steel gang have been pretty active.
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From the outside.
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The swimming pool gang are getting forms ready to pour the straight South wall, on solid rock.
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The plywood was first painted with a protecting coat of old motor oil!
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The woodworking boss adds to the shojis' frames.
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Finition details.
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Stairs ramp.
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Frames get completed, step by step.
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Can you explain the reason behind having vertical stainless steel bars as well as the handrail?

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It will be clearer when the shojis will be there, but they also will have the same design, rectangles.

Wow great pic's & info. Can't wait to see the finnished product. Please keep it coming.:bananaman:

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Can you explain the reason behind having vertical stainless steel bars as well as the handrail?

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maybe safety?

good pics overall, Monkey

Sorry, Marmite the Dog,
I did not ketch the question, I thought you were talking about the rest of the "balustrade". In fact, I wanted those upright, to stop potential wrongdoers to get in, there, on the landing, will be a ss door closing there. What I wanted, and I will try for it, is uprights, like these but with small rectangles all the way up.
Wish me good luck!

The stairway door was moved out a bit so it could open completly, and lock. More rectangles were added on the outside of the stairs.
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