HALF OFF PONDS - HOPPF3000 - Pressure Filter with 18-Watt for Ponds Up to 3,000 Gallons

We have had a lot of different filters over the years in out kio pond, this sucker is amazing, in mere hrs the water was clear. Worth every penny .

This filter is easy to backwash by just turning the pump off, turn two valves, turn the pump on until discharge is clear. Turn the pump off, reset the well marked valves and turn the pump back on. When it’s time to rinse the filters inside, it’s easy and straightforward. No instructions required. Not all filters are that easy. Some are a puzzle to rinse the filter elements.

It worked fine and we liked it at the beginning but we have only had it a few months and after the very first cleaning it started leaking between the cannister and the lid and no matter how hard we try to reposition it we can’t stop the leaking. We have to have a pot under the unit to catch the water. Empty the pot often and add more water to our tank. It’s a really Poor design for the O ring. WE JUST WANT THE LEAKING TO STOP other then that issue we loved how clean it made out tank. I reached out to the seller in regards to this warranty but have yet to hear back.

My pond filter and uv light worker fine however uv light guit working. Notified them and they shipped new unit within 4 days. Very good customer service

Replacing a slightly smaller pressure and sterilization filter.This is built better and the body is of better thicker material. The handle to compress the filter media is a very nice addition to allow compression of the media when backflushing. Better cleaning without disturbing beneficial bacteria.Only drawbacks so far are operation manual is a pdf that didn't want to download and when it did, information was minimal.The indicator for the UV bulb is hard to see. You must be directly over the indicator in the dark to see. Wires to the bulb also block part of view.

We received pump was easy to add bio balls when putting nozels on they will not tighten up tightly we they would not stop leaking. After a couple of hours used silicone and it did stop, just glad I won't need to take nozels off to clean . It's dose the job intended pond cleared up in less than a week . I just wish it had been made a little better. Pond is no longer green . So happy

My 3,000+ gallon pond had become so thick this summer with green algae that we could no longer see our koi unless the were right it the top of the water while feeding. I put this filter together and hooked it up to my pond pump and let run for 3 days 24 hours a day. I could see no difference in the clarity of the water so I decided to do a 80 percent water change. The water then became clear and we can now see the gravel on the bottom and all our our fish friends. We are happy to say that it has stayed very clear ever since. I am so glad we don't have to keep adding chemicals trying to clear the water as some of them have killed our younger fish even while following the directions to the letter.

After using chemicals to kill algae in my pond I decided to use this filter/ultra violet device. It works. No more water algae only the food type for my fish. Water is now clear.