I would like to use this as a waterfall feature in a koi pond. If attached to the pond pump, would the water flow freely?
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Possibly, if your existing pump is strong enough to overcome the leather check-valves inside the hand-pump. And if your existing pump isn't strong enough, you could always take the hand-pump apart and remove the check-valves. Bottom line is yes.
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One would need to remove the leather check valve on the bottom interior and the internal pump mechanism. Then if the pond pump tube were run up through it could flow freely.
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I just used this pump as a waterfall feature in my fountain/pond. Works great. You must use the leather check value, otherwise the pump will leak. Leave all the internal parts in place in fact. With the pump handle down you get a full flow rate. With the handle up, the flow is reduced to a trickle.
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I do not know, check when you buy the new filter for flow rate. I have used this pump for years and it is a good product. I split the flow to two filters; a biological filter with two waterfalls and a mechanical (sponge type) filter. My pond is about 400 gallons Hope that helps
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The pump should be fully submerged -- it's quite small, but two inches might not be enough water, especially since the fountain causes quicker evaporation and you would need to keep it completely full at all times.
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I have no ideal. I purchased, installed lines to multiple 6 inch stones in outdoor KOI pond. 1200 gal pond It makes air and makes fish happy. Other than that I couldn't tell you. It does work and blows air
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Yes, pump with tubing to the bio filter, and then tubing from bio filter to waterfall or whatever you're returning the water to the pond through. Laguna Max-Flo pumps work well
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The pump should be placed a the lowest point so that when you open the valves on both ends, gravity allows the liquid to flow into the pump. The unique thing about this pump is that it is magnetically driven so that pump motor is not physically connected to the pump mechanism. Instead a rotating magnet spins the mechanism therefore the possibility of it ceasing is not really there. Very cool design. After each use, I remove the head for cleaning and storage.
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Thanks; it's going into a small tabletop waterfall and the space for the pump is limited. This will work. Thanks!mc
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You can but it will not filter the water due to the fact that the water being filtered is separated by the filter and the inlet on the back side of the pump. If the pump is completely submerged the water will simply flow over the top of the pump and bypass the filter
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NO it should work nicely, this is an awesome pump, our pond is about the same and it works great!
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i am sure it would work if you dont let debris get in it at the pump. This is a 12 volt pump so you would need a power converter or a battery closeby. There are 120volt pumps for ponds that are made for this kind of work that might be more appropriate.
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I use this pump to drain ponds and do water changes. I have never run it continuously except if a pumpgoes out in by ponds. I just use it to keep water moving until I can put in a new submersible pump. It isa powerful pump though. May ask the manufacturer if it can be used on a continuous basis..
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Not sure what the question is. How is it attached? Simlpy follow the directions and screw the hose into the attachment on the base. The flow of the water then creates a Venturi effect and creates a vacuum that sucks up the debri from the floor of the pond. How does it work in terms of " does it work well"? The flow of water from the hose has to be very strong. For me, a regular garden hose carrying water from a regular faucet, did not provide enough vacuum power, so the suction was very poor and did not work for me. The force of the vacuum was too weak to be effective. I have mine collecting dust sitting in my garage. Not sure what the question is. How is it attached? Simlpy follow the directions and screw the hose into the attachment on the base. The flow of the water then creates a Venturi effect and creates a vacuum that sucks up the debri from the floor of the pond. How does it work in terms of " does it work well"? The flow of water from the hose has to be very strong. For me, a regular garden hose carrying water from a regular faucet, did not provide enough vacuum power, so the suction was very poor and did not work for me. The force of the vacuum was too weak to be effective. I have mine... » Read More Not sure what the question is. How is it attached? Simlpy follow the directions and screw the hose into the attachment on the base. The flow of the water then creates a Venturi effect and creates a vacuum that sucks up the debri from the floor of the pond. How does it work in terms of " does it work well"? The flow of water from the hose has to be very strong. For me, a regular garden hose carrying water from a regular faucet, did not provide enough vacuum power, so the suction was very poor and did not work for me. The force of the vacuum was too weak to be effective. I have mine collecting dust sitting in my garage. « Show Less
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Absolutely, create a shelf on the inside of the pond and set the skimmer on top of that shelf. The true question is does your pump have a way to draw water from the skimmer box?
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I'm moving water through a koi pond about 20 foot along and probably 3 feet in overall elevation with no problem
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I would look for a biiger pump. It mifht do it but the flow wont be very strong
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A filter is required after the pump if you want to clear the water. If you are sizing a waterfall/weir, etc to drop the water back into the pond, remember to account for the flow loss from the downstream filter. I use a waterfall designed to operate at ~half of the pump's stated flowrate and it is working great.
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It does. It circulates the water which provides oxygen. I have an indoor house pond filled with kois. Their life expectancy has greatend and they have grown bigger due to the water circulation. My local pet shop suggested getting one, however make sure you buy the right pump (based on how many gallons your pond holds)