Pond envy. Who among us hasn't cast an eye on a friend's water garden and not felt a pang of it? Unlike a Maserati or a luxury suite at the Super Bowl, a backyard water feature is within easy reach. At Pump Products we have a selection of premium pond pumps -- the centerpieces of every water feature -- at prices that won't leave you tapped out.
Laying out, digging, lining and building up your water feature can be a demanding process. Once you've invested all that effort, you'll want to ensure the smooth running of your water feature by selecting the right pump.
First, determine the volume of water your pond holds. You can do that by connecting a water meter to the hose you use to fill it. An alternative method is to multiply the pond’s length in feet x width in feet x depth in feet x 7.5. Pond water should be circulated about once every hour. Consequently, a 500 gallon pond will require a pump rated at a minimum of 500 gallons per hour (GPH).
If a cascading water effect is what you're after, you'll need a pump capable of lifting water as well as circulating it. To select a pump with adequate lifting power, you must determine the head height, or vertical distance the pump must raise water above the surface of the pond. Each of our pond pump models is accompanied by a flow chart, which illustrates how it performs across a range of measures. Compare your feature's head height to our pond pump flow charts and choose a model rated for that height. When it comes to waterfalls, a bigger pump is better. Select a pump with a lift capacity well above the height of your falls. Pump Products Product Experts are available to help you determine your water feature's head height and select a pump with an appropriate power rating.
Other factors to consider when choosing a pond pump include cord length, waterfall spillway width, pump energy consumption and the inclusion of plants and fish.
For detailed specs, manuals and reviews of the pond pumps we stock and ship nationally, visit our product pages at www.pumpproducts.com or call us for details: 1-800-429-0800.
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