Can this unit be used with a fountain kit or just waterfalls. Does the discharge of the clean water have enough force to use a fountain?
1526469
Would depend on pump you have. Waterfall would be perfered but a small fountain should be ok.
1526470
We use this in our small pond (7 x 5 by 3 ft. deep in half) and it keeps the pond super clean. It also keeps a small waterfall at one endgoing and a small fountain kit going at the other end perfectly.
929994
The water stream is strong enough, but would be really great if a little stronger. Other than that, it's a great little device.
1833464
I'd like just a little higher flow. It works OK, but we have a 3' waterfall and I wish it pushed a bit more water.
1566377
We used this filter as a secondary unit in a much larger (1500 gal) pond to help with algae control. Since it is not very easy to clean the filter, I would not use it as an only filter unit. I think that it was hellpful in algae control as would recommend it as a secondary unit. The fountain is nice and, of course, helps to aerate the water.
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I have not tried such extreme scenario. It it works it may probably will with minimal suction as water is heavy, it may take longer and use a lot of water from your faucet. I have a sink in the basement less than 50 feet from my two aquariums. The Aqueon siphon has weak suction and cracked, having to replace it two times. My aquarium per store had the same issue cleaning a few dozen aquariums. They now use the Python syphone adapted to the Aqueon tubing and vacuum nozzle. They claim that the Python siphon is studier and generates more suction. I followed their advised and they were right! I can endorse their recommendation. Here is the Amazon link to the Python siphon. http://www.amazon.com/Python-13B-Aquarium-Replacement-Pump/dp/B000255NVE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417656862&sr=8-3&keywords=python+aquarium+cleaner You can also find the Python nut-luck for it that will help you reuse/adapt the rest of the Aqueon parts. I am sure the Python siphon will produce more suction but you may have to test it going up one flight of stairs. Good luck!
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No. This isn't designed for that sort of use. No less, I don't think any state board of health would allow you to use this for potable water. It's not a drinking fountain.
857830
I do NOT think this will work with the original waterfall type of Drinkwell fountain.
1735128
there are two discharge options from the diverter, don't see why you couldn't use both
492080
You would need a pump. Do not know if water would be sterile though. You should write the manufacturer.
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Don't think that's a good idea. Too much pressure and water flow. This is meant to be more of a gravity - feed water filtering system.
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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.
1589425
Yes, but I recommend not turning it on all the way in case the hose comes disconnected from the fountain like mine did.
2148524
That is a good question. It doesn't appear to have high discharge pressure, so I don't think it would do too well. I have pumped from the ground level up higher with no real problem. Probably any sort of restriction would keep the flow way down. Keep in mind that the pump is driven by a battery.
947580
No just two valves. I just used the waterfall with a regular inverter valve.
1220795
Yes and no is my answer. It will not work good from a gravity system from rain barrel. It will work depending on the drop. Even from a hose attached to the house with a well pressure tank and a long run, I had to use a booster pump to get the water moving outward with a-lot of flow. this stuff is commercial grade. buy it when available.
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I use this pump for filtering a 500 gal kio pond. It also has a fountain and waterfall running. This pump supplies plenty of water for both. I don't know how big of a fountain you are using but this pump has worked for me. I would recommend getting this pump.
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No, our water has good pressure and steady stream. I never have any problem of water flying anywhere but in the basin. I use this in my office, and it has been working great so far.