When Fibreglassing Goes Horribly Wrong!!! Pond Fibreglassing

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Welcome guys and gals. So in this episode I'm going to attempt to fibreglass the Koi Pond myself as the people that said they would help either wont answer me or are always busy so....
it Started off as a good morning and then the Catalyst hit the Resin and it was massively down hill from there.
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@clivesteers1716 10 ай бұрын

I fiberglassed my pond 16,000 litres, looks like you had the wrong catalyst that's all, you gave it a try, good for you, with the right catalyst you would have been fine, i mixed 5 litres at a time and only ever got 25 minutes to use it, get some more and give it another try.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh your spot on mate it was the wrong catalyst but live and learn I guess an expensive mistake 🤣

@user-oi2qi5vo1r 10 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the advice about fiberglassing,something I am looking to do next year and this was invaluable information. On the bowl nets? I'm in southern Ireland and would be interested in getting one for my 60cm measuring bowl if that's an option? Either way, great idea and something we'll worth while. Hope to see you giving the fiberglass another go and getting right would be the icing on the cake👍

@stuarthancock2206 10 ай бұрын

Well done for being so honest and posting your trails on line👏

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud yeh I shared everything about my journey good or bad 😅

@KeefesKoiHaven 10 ай бұрын

I commend you for giving it go especially where no one was getting back to you or too busy. So glad you got someone coming this week though as I know the fiberglassing was holding you up in finishing the new pond. 👍 Good luck at the grow & show!!! Hope you sell out 💯% & lots of lucky buyers get your bonsai trees!! 🙏🏻😊👍

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Maureen yeh was an expensive mistake but what can ya do 🤣 just waiting on the window now 😅 And thank you hopefully it's a good day as I defo need the money after paying out twice for the fiberglass 🤣

@1973cashy 10 ай бұрын

Fair play mate. I'm sure it will be spot on. You live and learn...

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh we certainly do bud 👍 see ya Saturday 😊 👋

@TelfordKoiPond 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never had the nerve/confidence to do fibreglassing myself and I guess this illustrates why it costs £££ to get it done by a professional. Sorry that you’ve had this experience but fingers crossed the professional will sort it for you🤞🤞🤞. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday😊👍

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Phil yeh I certainly don't recommend fiberglassing unless your 100% confident 👍 and yeh you certainly will 😊

@vaper106 5 ай бұрын

Any body thinking of having a go themselves, you can do fibreglass day course for £100 ish. Bit of confidence and Q+A goes a long way. Enjoying your build.

@keepingitkoi 5 ай бұрын

Thanks bud your comment means alot and I would love to do one any idea where I'd go to do one?

@jamieskoipond 10 ай бұрын

Great update Jamie unlucky about the fibreglass as you say let the professionals do it see you on Saturday.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh defo let them do it 🤣 and yes you certainly will 😊

@anthonyjones1801 10 ай бұрын

I found mixing at one percent was suitable for me to get about 10 15 mins work as it was hot when I was glassin. The grp suppliers said its not recommended less than 1 percent but aslong as it goes of its fine. I found only mixing enough resin per fiberglass drop (sheet) so I could get all that excess resin and air bubbles out. also buying you brushes rollers and gloves from a supplier as the b an q ones just melt as I know the buckets are also better as you can reuse the as the resin peels out when gone off. It's a horrible job but worth when done yourself to save the pennies and take your time and get it better than the pros

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh unfortunately I was given the wrong catalyst it was a super fast acting one 😕 live and learn I guess but thankfully it's all sorted now 😊

@sounduser 21 күн бұрын

Winter catalyst in the summer? You can. Buy slow activity stuff. Gives you more time.

@keepingitkoi 21 күн бұрын

@sounduser even so it should still give more than 2 minutes surely

@sounduser 20 күн бұрын

@@keepingitkoi I've had top coat smoking. But not in two minutes. It's definitely good advice to use only new stuff and do a test piece first.

@scottcannings2746 10 ай бұрын

Hi Jamie, fibreglassed my grow on pond in that stupid hot weather, i was covered over with a temporary pergola, you definitely had a dryer that was to fast, you needed a slow drying catalyst, i got twenty minutes at four kilos at one percent, and used a seven inch roller, all went well, just waiting for the window, i used Apex fibreglassing and got a ten metre square kit, was enough.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh your spot on mate that's exactly what the issue was but thankfully it's all sorted now fingers crossed 🤞 and yeh I'm waiting for my window too now 😅

@iainbusbridge9585 10 ай бұрын

Not to add to your worries but have you used the correct resin? There are different ones for roofs and ones for ponds.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud but yeh it was the right resin I checked that before I bought it 👍

@BrizzleKoi 10 ай бұрын

Chin up mate...I know it was a disaster but still very good content...really enjoyed that bud!

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud really appreciate that 😊👍🙏

@stevenperry9826 10 ай бұрын

Were the 2 products still in date, like everything they have a shelf life, or had they been opened, once exposed to oxygen they will start to react, i think you did well all considered

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yes they were but I found out it was the wrong Catalyst super fast acting expensive mistake but we live and learn 😒🤣

@westbromkoi 10 ай бұрын

Gutted for you about the fibreglassing Jamie. At least you had a go, nothing ventured nothing gained, crazy how quick it was going off mate

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh it was the wrong catalyst unfortunately 😔 but never mind its sorted now 👍

@bread-ih9lm 3 ай бұрын

let me explain to you that you should not mix large quantities of resin up and leave them in a thick concentration. This actually encourages curing by trapping in chemical reaction heat. It is best to mix small quantities (quart or less) and put them spread thin on disposable paint pans. I know it seems opposite of other materials, but this is expert advice.

@keepingitkoi 3 ай бұрын

Thanks bud 👍

@Sharpeyskoi 10 ай бұрын

fair play play for trying though, i wouldn't know where to start lol

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud rhank God its sorted now 😊

@rogerfurnell 10 ай бұрын

Hi, could you let me know how I can obtain 2 of the bowl nets? Thanks, Roger.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Hi Roger yes either email mail me using the email address on my about page or better yet drop me a message on Facebook the link is in the video description 👍

@Wrighty 10 ай бұрын

Oh! what a bummer mate. I've never tried it, so I've no idea. Just watch the pro when he comes, that should give you a better idea. Take care mate, Terry.

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry yeh was an expensive mistake but we live and learn I guess but yeh all sorted now 👍

@edenkoipond 10 ай бұрын

You should rename the channel - Every weeks a new issue 😭😭

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Tell me about it 😒

@edenkoipond 10 ай бұрын

@@keepingitkoiBut…… you know what they say. Things can only get better 🤞🏼🤞🏼

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

@@edenkoipond hope so 🙏

@stuarto5162 2 ай бұрын

'buy cheap, buy twice'

@keepingitkoi 2 ай бұрын

Yep 😅

@seanscott1580 10 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear your troubles.. As mentioned before without knowing what materials you used something is very wrong.. At them mixes normal resins would give you easy 10 - 15 mins.. Hopefully you can get it done

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bud yeh it wasn't the resin it was the catalyst 😕 but it's all sorted now 👍

@CescaTheDarkHorse 10 ай бұрын

Fiberglassing is not fun Jamie 😕 😒. Well done for giving it a go 👏 👍

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Cesca yeh live and learn just an expensive mistake 🤣

@chasingkoi 10 ай бұрын

Owch j,,, q,did u get sorted tho as very annoying when waiting for tradesmen good luck, cheers Terry,

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh was an expensive mistake but yeh it's all sorted now thankfully 👍

@AndysKoiPuddle 10 ай бұрын

Thats a real shame Jamie, as I’m sure you are more than up to the job. You may have hit the nail on the head tho, about getting all your materials from the one supplier. That’s what I did, I got a kit for 20 sq. metres, for my little pond, which came with everything, but I’m sure it was about £300. You need to be careful fibreglassing resin and catalyst, as they do have a limited shelf life. I remember having less time to work with it than I’d seen other people get on KZfaq, so I generally only ever mixed 1 or 2 litres at a time. I only ever got about 15 minutes. I could probably have used less hardener. I’m sure you will get it sorted soon mate….🤞🏼

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh we live and learn but hey least it's sorted now just had to pay twice instead 😕

@AndysKoiPuddle 10 ай бұрын

@@keepingitkoi yeah, that’s great its now sorted, and CONGRATS ! On the 2K subscribers mate….👍🏼 🍾

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

@AndysKoiPuddle thanks Andy as always very much appreciated 😊

@stubbsaquatics6080 10 ай бұрын

Lol super hardener .. I would love to build a fiberglass tank / pond downstairs.... after watching.. hmmmm maybe not. Lol

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Haha yeh it was exactly that a super hardener I had the wrong catalyst and it was super fast acting expensive mistake though 😅

@GavMoFo 10 ай бұрын

Geez....pretty sure it shouldn't set that quick, without having thermal runaway. I'm no fiberglassing expert, but i have done a fair bit of resin casting.....and id lean towards the mixing of brands/ types of resin & hardner....Gutted for you dude

@keepingitkoi 10 ай бұрын

Yeh I was given the wrong catalyst 😕 we live and learn I guess 😕 an expensive mistake tho 😕

@GavMoFo 10 ай бұрын

@@keepingitkoi really am gutted for you dude, because I'm sure you'd have done a cracking job of it.