You may be thinking about giving your pond an overhaul during the autumn months. This might include a general clean and tidy or replacing essential components like the pond filter or the pond pump.

If you have noticed that your pond filter is not performing as it should, maybe it is time to look at changing it. There are two main kinds of pond filter that you can buy for your pond – pressurised filters and box filters. If you are thinking about hiding the filter in a discreet location then you might want to look at the pressurised variety.

Pressurised filters can be hidden anywhere outside the pond and can even be partially buried so they can be hidden. The filter works by pumping water into it from the pond then after filtration pumping it back into the pond under pressure. Hence the many options of location. Most people use a pressurised filter because they don’t want an unsightly filter destroying the aesthetic appeal of the pond or because they don’t have room to fix a box filter close enough to the pond. Some types of pressurised pond filters even come with easy clean functionality so you can back flush the media to waste.