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Small Fountain pumps
Buying and setting up a pond pump can be easy, but a little forethought is important. Before you buy and place your pond pump, be sure to consider these things:
• Larger is better – if given a choice between a pond pump that might be too small and one that might be too big, go with the larger one. A larger pond pump will keep your water flowing adequately, even as the prefilter begins to get clogged.
• Access – place your pond pump where you are going to be able to easily get to it. You are going to need to clean it and change the filter regularly. Also, come winter, you are going to want to move your pump up to a plant shelf.
• Second pond pump? – you should never turn off your pond pump for more than an hour. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a second pond pump. In fact, instead of purchasing one large pump, you could purchase two smaller pumps. Then you could turn off one pond pump without affecting your filter performance.
• Hose – the recommended size for your pump is the best size. Also, try to avoid excessively long hose lengths. Clips will help you secure the hose to fittings. Keep your plumbing simple.
These are just a few suggestions to get you started thinking about pond pumps. Remember to think it all out before you purchase and place your pond pumps.
Getting the most from your pump
Pumps will use electricity at a very consistent rate while in operation. Since you will be paying for the power anyway, you might as well get as much water for your dollar as possible. There are many things you can do like sizing mechanical filters and pipe or hose to reduce friction and installing the pump outside the pond with a skimmer so most pond dirt cannot reach the pump. Clean and maintain all components like filter boxes to keep problems to a minimum, and look at upgrading the capacity of undersized components. If flows diminish, check the water flow path from inlet to the end of the discharge piping to look for problems. Chances are the inlet screens or a filter is clogged. In some cases, the impeller may be jammed or partially blocked. If a downstream filter is installed, it may need cleaning or replacement of filter elements. For safety, always unplug the pump before servicing the system.
Recommended Tubing Diameter For Pumps To Waterfalls.
1/2-inch diameter for flows up to 120gph
3/4-inch diameter for flows up to 350gph
1-inch diameter for flows up to 1000 gph
1 1/4 inch for flows up to 1500 gph
1 1/2 inch for flows up to 3000 gph
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ABC's of Pump Selection
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