Blanket Weed Controller ECO – Pond Weed Treatment
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Price range: £49.96 through £64.95 inc. VAT
EL-WW-ECO blanket weed controller is an economical, chemical-free blanket weed treatment for ponds up to 9,000 litres. Easy DIY installation with no plumbing required – fit it and forget it. Supplied with 3m of cable off-the-shelf (longer lengths available at a surcharge, custom made to order so may increase lead time by 3-5 working days)
Key Features
- Effective blanket weed treatment for ponds up to 9,000 litres
- Reliable, long-term blanket weed control without chemicals
- Safe for fish, plants, and the wider pond ecosystem
- Prevents pumps, filters, and pipework from clogging
- Energy-efficient design – uses only 3 watts of power
- Maintenance-free operation with no moving parts
- Self-monitoring with automatic fault indication
- Quick and simple DIY installation, no plumbing required
Categories: Blanket Weed Controllers
SKU: EL-WW-ECO
Price range: £49.96 through £64.95 inc. VAT
(90 days money back + 2 Years extended guarantee)
Blanket weed, also known as Spirogyra (or sometimes nicknamed ‘water silk’ and ‘mermaid’s tresses’), is one of the most persistent pond problems faced by water garden owners. This type of filamentous algae forms long, green threads that clump together into dense, unsightly mats. Not only does it spoil the appearance of your pond, but it also interferes with pumps and filters, disrupts plant growth, and deprives fish of vital oxygen. Without proper blanket weed control, this invasive algae can dominate your pond’s ecosystem and require constant manual removal.
The EL-WW-ECO blanket weed controller provides a proven, low-cost, and chemical-free blanket weed cure for ponds up to 9,000 litres (about 2,000 gallons). Instead of relying on short-term pond weed treatments like scooping, barley straw, or water additives, this unit offers permanent and automatic protection.
Using advanced electronics, the ECO unit generates a special low-frequency magnetic field that is applied to the pond water as it circulates through the pipework. This magnetic effect changes the form of calcium in the water, disrupting the metabolism and growth cycle of blanket weed. The algae is forced into rapid growth it cannot sustain, causing it to weaken and die off naturally.
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Because Spirogyra algae has a simple cell structure, it is particularly vulnerable to this kind of pond weed control. By contrast, your pond’s fish, plants, and other aquatic life are completely unaffected. The EL-WW-ECO offers a targeted blanket weed treatment that leaves the rest of your pond’s ecosystem safe and healthy.
Over time, you’ll notice fewer algae blooms, less pond maintenance, and a clearer, more attractive water feature. Pumps, filters, and pipework are protected from clogs and blockages, meaning less cleaning, less dismantling, and less chance of damage to equipment.
Unlike chemical pond weed treatments, which can alter water quality or require constant re-application, this electronic blanket weed controller runs continuously in the background with no intervention needed. It doesn’t alter the pH or chemical composition of your water, so your pond remains balanced and natural.
The ECO unit is also extremely efficient, using just 3 watts of power – similar to an alarm clock on standby. Once installed, it runs automatically, self-checks for faults, and indicates if any problem is detected. With no moving parts and no ongoing costs, it’s a genuine “fit and forget” solution for blanket weed control.
For smaller garden ponds up to 9,000 litres, the EL-WW-ECO is the ideal starting point. For larger ponds or those with severe blanket weed problems, the EL-WW-ECO+ model is available for treating ponds up to 18,000 litres.
Simple installation:
Installing the EL-WW-ECO blanket pond weed controller is quick and straightforward, with no need for plumbing or specialist skills:
Fit the antenna cable securely around the pond pipe (usually between the pump and the filter).
Mount the control unit close to the pipe using the screws supplied.
Connect the power supply to a standard UK/EU/US plug socket.
Once in place, the system runs automatically, providing permanent pond weed control with no further effort.
Supplied with:
- Electronic control unit
- Antenna cable for pipe installation
- Power supply with UK plug
- Mounting screws and fixings
- Full user instructions
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