Is it possible to extend the fountain head with another tube? My pond is between 3-4 ft deep and I want to use the fountain head feature. If so, what
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I'm not sure the small pump will lift water that high. Changing and cleaning the filter, however, is the bigger question. I don't think I want to be swimming in 3 to 4 feet of Pondwater every time the filter needs cleaned. I think these work best in 2 feet of water.
387680
It is kind of a short hose... (reaches my dogs head, but not much farther). Unfortunately, I don't see any way of extending it because the couplers are one of a kind (plastic part to metal part which screws onto a regular faucet).
186529
I have a worse problem, the valve is closed all the way, but the spray nozzle is below water level, so I get a small wave, not a fountain. Should the power of the pump push it above the water level (about 3 to 5 inches below full pond) or can I get an extension arm to put the sprayer higher?
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Technically, that's 3 feet above its rated maximum head (which is 21 feet). That doesn't mean it won't work for that application. It would just be less efficient than a larger pump with higher head rating. It also depends on how often the pump will run. Forcing the pump to push a higher column of water than its rated would probably make it wear out sooner.
1153432
You would need a larger pump based on the height. There is an equation to figure out what power you would need. This is just a small fountain; maybe 6 inch rise. I would still recommend the brand; they do carry larger pumps.Good luck :)L
655063
If you can make the tubing connections, I don't see why not. I use mine in a non traditional way:making a waterfalls and pond in a paludarium.
617004
Exclusively designed to fit 3/4" PVC pipe. Schedule 40 works best. Simply drill a 5/16" hole in the center of the pipe and snap the nipple into place. Before snapping the nipple on I found out that if you place a little silicone or latex caulking around the drilled hole and let it dry overnight keeps it from leaking. Keep in mind these poultry drinkers are designed to run on low pressure, around 6 psi. Water from your home is around 70 psi, so you will need a pressure reducing valve, or I use a simple gravity-flow system. Gravity flow is simply hanging a 5 gallon bucket with a hose or tubing leading to your fountainheads. I use a 6" PVC pipe about 3' long in place of the 5 gallon bucket. Very expensive but looks really professional. If you decide to use the thin wall PVC then the hole size is 11/32" hole. Important to drill all holes precisely perpendicular and centered on the pipe. It works really great. Hope this helps!
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I have noticed that as the water level drops, less and less water covers the top "dome". Can you get water to cover more of the dome if you slightly tilt the fountain while plugged in? It might be that the fountain is sitting off level enough that the water can only easily cover part of the dome which is lower. Also, make sure the dome is firmly snapped into place. It shouldn't take too much force. I would just make sure it doesn't wobble when popped in.
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I have 2 of these, I use them for 2 waterfalls in my pond at about 4 feet high. They have worked for several months without a problem. The pump is not very big, I do not have an exact number but a relaxing trickle.
834732
My garden is at least that distance from my faucet. I just use a regular hose to the garden, then the soaker hose in the garden. Works great! But I don't recommend putting ANOTHER soaker hose at the end of the first one. Then the pressure would be too low and it won't distribute evenly.
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The box is a foot and the pump is less that 6 in long with a flexible tube I the middle which you can cut as far as the fountain and I have no idea how Tall it is. it's hard to say if it would fit but I think you could make it work that sounds like an awesome idea to turn a whiskey barrel on a good Luck and have fun
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I had no need to do that. But, u might want to consider an adapter size to fit? Half an inch diameter seems to me would be sufficient with the water pressure I have. Hope this helps.
890275
Probably not plus you'll have a lot of splashing from the output. I imagine you could extend the intake and out take tubes but it's probably not a good idea. I leave mine running during water changes but I'm in around that 8" mark.
571991
I bought this product for our fountain outside and it works best when its not submerged too deep, just a half inch of water covering the top. If you can manage that it would work great.
1037664
I think a reasonable length could be added...best solution is probably to have the source hose directly feed a couple of lengths in a "T" arrangement as there will be a larger pressure drop along a long, smaller diameter mister line. Also suggest you get several replacement mister heads as some don't function well or can clog up with time. I am still enjoying mine!
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No there was not any extension. We chose this one because of the low profile. Also we put it on the side and angled it to the center to ensure that the water would not spill over the edge of the tub. You could call a TOTO rep and see if one exist. but the tubing was bundled pretty tightly, not a lot of extra
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Yes, we have attached a longer tube. Your biggest challenges will be ensuring the tubing fits, and making sure it's on some kind of slope that runs downwards towards the sump pump. You could probably achieve this by situating this pump between the drain for your dehumidifier and the floor (making sure it's off the floor).