Pumps

Choosing a pump for a water garden should be based on a few job requirements. Desired flow, pumping height and electrical costs are all factors that need to be considered. The higher a pump needs to push water, the less flow you are going to get out of that pump. Most pond kits come with pumps sized to turn a pond over at least once an hour. If pumping height is close to maximum pump shut-off height, substitute the next larger pump available. High efficiency pumps are higher quality, will last longer, and use less electricity. If project budget constraints are a concern, use a less expensive low efficiency pump. Pumps should be run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep the ecosystem functioning properly.

How to choose Pond Pumps,Fountain Pumps & Waterfall Pumps!

Pond Pumps are re-circulating, and most often submersible pumps that power Waterfalls, Water Fountains and Pond Filters in garden ponds. Pond pumps are the heart of the pond and should be chosen with care.

Energy efficiency and durability are very important because pond pumps have to run continuously for many months. The savings that are realized by buying a low price pond pump could evaporate quickly through higher energy bills. Magnetic drive pond pumps are often a good choice because they are energy efficient, compact and durable.

The next consideration is the size of the pond pump needed to power the water feature of the pond. Pond pumps are rated by the gallons per hour (gph) or per minute (gpm) produced at various heights.

The chosen pond pump should be able to circulate at least half of the volume of pond water every hour. This means, for example, that a pond that holds 500 gallons should be powered at a minimum by a 250-gph pond pump. But if a waterfall or pond filter is to be powered with the pump, then the height and width of the waterfall and/or the flow rate of the pond filter have to be taken into consideration.

If a very high or powerful waterfall is desired, it is often more advantageous to power the pond filter and the waterfall with separate pumps. A pond pump powerful enough for a large waterfall may be too much for the pond filter.

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Average Pump

Life Expectancy 3-4 years

Operating Costs (per month) $20.59

Operating Cost (over three years) $741.25

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