[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Dam stuff

I've now had to clean my strainer out 4 times in 4 weeks. Totaly blocked with algae every time. I emptied tank after first time & rinsed it out best I could. It always happens to me in winter but never had it as bad as this before!!!

My theory is that it growes in summer and sticks to the internal surfaces of the tank, then this prolonged sub-zero weather kills it off so it comes unstuck & floats about in the water.

Could do with a pre-filter for the strainer that connects between 1/2" hose.

[Martin-Swinscoe]

i had the very same problem earlier in the year. someone off here recommened throwing an old Tarpaulin over it so you completly block sunlight out.
i tried this and it certainly works.

[AuRavelling79]

My holding tank is covered with polystyrene foam and black gaffer tape. My van tank is insulated behind plywood and polystyrene foam. I get no algae as it is too dark.

[jouk45]

just put a few drops of milton in, wont affect the tds, clears  in no time http://www.auravita.com/product/Milton-Sterilising-Fluid.PRGA10660.html?RefId=220&adid=PRGA10660

[darragh windows]

mine is the same at the minute was going to fill the tank with bleach then get my hand in with a brush and help it on its way then just give it a good flush anyone tried this

[matt]

Dam stuff

I've now had to clean my strainer out 4 times in 4 weeks. Totaly blocked with algae every time. I emptied tank after first time & rinsed it out best I could. It always happens to me in winter but never had it as bad as this before!!!

My theory is that it growes in summer and sticks to the internal surfaces of the tank, then this prolonged sub-zero weather kills it off so it comes unstuck & floats about in the water.

Could do with a pre-filter for the strainer that connects between 1/2" hose.

you have your answer, just fit a quick realese strainer on your hose, it then takes 10 seconds to empty it

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Dam stuff

I've now had to clean my strainer out 4 times in 4 weeks. Totaly blocked with algae every time. I emptied tank after first time & rinsed it out best I could. It always happens to me in winter but never had it as bad as this before!!!

My theory is that it growes in summer and sticks to the internal surfaces of the tank, then this prolonged sub-zero weather kills it off so it comes unstuck & floats about in the water.

Could do with a pre-filter for the strainer that connects between 1/2" hose.

you have your answer, just fit a quick realese strainer on your hose, it then takes 10 seconds to empty it

Yep, between tank & pump, 1/2" hose. where can I get one matt?

[matt]

Dam stuff

I've now had to clean my strainer out 4 times in 4 weeks. Totaly blocked with algae every time. I emptied tank after first time & rinsed it out best I could. It always happens to me in winter but never had it as bad as this before!!!

My theory is that it growes in summer and sticks to the internal surfaces of the tank, then this prolonged sub-zero weather kills it off so it comes unstuck & floats about in the water.

Could do with a pre-filter for the strainer that connects between 1/2" hose.

you have your answer, just fit a quick realese strainer on your hose, it then takes 10 seconds to empty it

Yep, between tank & pump, 1/2" hose. where can I get one matt?

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=58_79&products_id=565

and something like this

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=939

but phone them to find out if its the right size, i think it is, 1/2" thread and 1/2" tail

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Dam stuff

I've now had to clean my strainer out 4 times in 4 weeks. Totaly blocked with algae every time. I emptied tank after first time & rinsed it out best I could. It always happens to me in winter but never had it as bad as this before!!!

My theory is that it growes in summer and sticks to the internal surfaces of the tank, then this prolonged sub-zero weather kills it off so it comes unstuck & floats about in the water.

Could do with a pre-filter for the strainer that connects between 1/2" hose.

you have your answer, just fit a quick realese strainer on your hose, it then takes 10 seconds to empty it

Yep, between tank & pump, 1/2" hose. where can I get one matt?

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=58_79&products_id=565

and something like this

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=939

but phone them to find out if its the right size, i think it is, 1/2" thread and 1/2" tail

Thanks for that matt. getting fed up of opening my pump box.

[dd]

I can never understand why the vast majority of tanks sold for wfp are clear. Much better to be made from coloured plastic with a sight gauge.

Prevention is better than cure.