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A pond pump can be a great addition to any pond. The pond pump will give your pond a fountain or waterfall of water that creates a great calming environment. If you are considering buying a pond pump there are a few things to think about first.
Waterfall Pond Pump
If your pond pump will create a waterfall, you will want to know the height, in feet, of thee top of the waterfall from the surface of the water. This measurement is called the pond pump head. You will also need to know the width of the waterfall as it goes into the pond. This measurement will be called the pond overflow.
| 1 ft Pump Head | 2 ft P.H. | 3 ft P.H. | 4 ft P.H. | 5 ft P.H. | 6 ft P.H. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3" Overflow | 350 gph | 500 gph | 500 gph | 500 gph | 700 gph | 700 gph |
| 6" Overflow | 700 gph | 700 gph | 700 gph | 700 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph |
| 9" Overflow | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph |
| 12" Overflow | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph | 1200 gph |
Regular Pond Pumps
If your pond pond will not create a waterfall, but a fountain in the middle of a pond instead then you will only need an estimate of your pond's volume to make a pond pump choice. If your pond is about 300 gallons then you'll need a 350 gph (gallons per hour) pump. Or 500 gallons - 350 gph; 1000 gallons - 500 gph; 1500 gallons - 700 gph; 2000 gallons - 1200 gph; 2500 - 1200 gph.
Selecting the Right Pond Pump
When selecting a pond pump always take into consideration the cost to operate the pump. Remember that electrical pumps will cost you on your electricity bill, so always take this extra cost into consideration. Sometimes a little extra money up-front will save you over the years. One way to save cost over time is by buying a solar powered pond pump. However, you must consider where the pond will be placed. In order to use a solar pond pump, your pond must get direct sunlight. These pumps also perform better during the summer months since the solar energy is better during that time.
Buy One!
This pond pump will pump 250 gallons per hour, so it would be well suited for a small pond. It can be used in a small pond, aquarium, or fountain. This pump has the flexibility to be used either externally or submersed. However, the best feature about this pump is that it uses half the energy of conventional pond pumps, so you will save in the long run on electricity bills. To top it off, this pump comes with a 3 year warranty.