It can be a daunting and confusing task choosing good pond pumps due to the variety of manufacturers, styles and sizes available. This article discusses the types of pond pumps available to buy and how one might use them.
Fountain pumps are the most common pumps available. These pumps are primarily designed to run a fountain in the centre of your pond or water feature. These pumps come with a variety of fountain jets and jet extensions so have a good look around for your desired effect.
Fountain Pump Tip: Do not use a fountain pump to power a filter system as this will lead to water clarity issues in the future.
Waterfall pond pumps can pump free floating debris from the pool and then pass it to a filter system (solids handling). This keeps the pond clear and free of debris. Most of these pumps will pump particles of up to 8mm in diameter including pebbles, fish waste and blanket weed.
The solids handling capabilities mean maintenance can be reduced to a minimum because these pumps don't get blocked very often.
Filter Pump Hint: If you want a fountain and filter system in your pond then add a fountain pump and a filter pump. The filter pump will remove the free floating debris to a filter , therefore the fountain pump shouldn’t block up.
Water features come in a vast range of designs, shapes and sizes; from a converted watering can to a custom made stainless steel sculpture. The ideal pumps to power these feature are Feature Pumps. These are generally compact in their design and have a high pumping pressure. These robust pumps can be sited in shallow water or sometimes positioned dry.
Water Feature Pump Tip: The pipe size you run the water through to the top of your water feature will have a deciding factor on which size pump to use. Narrow tubing causes massive restiction on pumps flow rates, therefore a larger pump than normal will be required, thus costing more money.
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