How deep should the water bowl be for this water pump? I'd appreciate your response.
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Since the water flows from the top of the blue thing, the water should not totally submerge it. I'd say about 3/4 up the blue thing so the bowl should be able to accommodate that depth. My cat, though, was very afraid of it (but then, he's afraid of everything!) and still prefers his morning drink from the bathroom faucet.
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Thank you for your question! The water should be about 4 inches deep to ensure that the pump is fully submerged.
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as long as water is above the bottom of the pump, usually the water covers the bottom half of the pump. the dogs keep drinking, so I try to keep the bowl half full
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When the pump is installed it sits 2 inches from the bottom of the dish to the top of the unit. You want to keep the unit covered with water. My dish is 3 inches deep.
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I usually try to get it up over the pump, so about 2". You'll need to refill as they drink, of course.
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The water pump has to be fully submerged. I've always kept the water filled to 2 inches above the pump. It doesn't seem to work that well if the water falls any lower than that. I have mine in a huge bowl that holds about a gallon. Hope this helps!
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I actually purchased the pump for the same reason! While plugged in, the pump doesn't engage until about an inch and a half of water is surrounding the pump. Once it does, it reduced the water level to less than half an inch.
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Mine is 5 and 1/4th inches deep. I have used it a few times, and it has performed well.
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I can check for you later. I assume you mean the diameter of the pump? It is a submersible pump. JHW
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@ 3 - 4 feet under warter and 2 - 4 feet above for a waterfall. It is the best pump I have used.
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It's not good below 2 or 3 inches. I believe that you need a smaller pump for that depth.
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Bottom section of pump assembly is somewhat rectangular 8" x 10.5" and the sump should be at least 20 or 24" diameter to provide a little flexibility to mate discharge piping. Plus, this is a powerful pump, yes small in size, but it will pump the water out quickly. So the basin bottom should be wide enough to hold water and allow the pump to run at least 10 seconds or so.
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The bowl is about 4 inches deep. Our birds have no problem with quiet water.
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Thanks to both of you. I measured to where the overflow is on my current tub (it opens on the bottom) and it is only 14 inches. (I bought one of those rubber "caps" to get a couple more inches. But I sat in the tub and measured and want at least 19 inches. (i hate the water hitting at my waist - and if i slide down my hair gets wet and my feet are then out. So really appreciate the info. So many of the deep tubs cost ridiculous amounts of money.
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How close to water pump? I wouldn't want my water supply close to it, but I don't know the answer to your question. I'd write the manufacturer and ask your question of them.
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That's a long haul... Hope the point is not too deep.... Anyway the pump inlet is 1 1/4 so you'll want to adapt down from 1.5 pipe to 1.25 right near the pump
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The depth of the barrel would be too much for this pump and even if you supported it, so there would be just an inch or two water over it, I don't think it would create a big enough effect for the barrel.
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I have not measured how deep it goes into the bowl...the five inch rise is excellent for me...5'3"...I was going to get a lower one and I am glad I did not. I would say it goes into bowl at least another five inches...a guess.
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The water dish it 7 1/2 inches from the top of the reservoir to bottom of base, however the base is hollow so it can be set down into the substrate of the tank. The bowl is 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep.
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I hope I understand your question correctly. At 5 feet above the water surface, these pumps experience a reduction in flow of about 50%. Example a pump rated at 700gph actually has a flow of 400gph at 5 feet above waterline. To visualize the flow, imagine your garden hose pointed upward with the valve about 1/3 open... at 400gph the stream of water would rise about 6 inches before topping out. If that is enough water then a 700gph pump is enough. If you buy a 950gph or 1200gph you can restrict the outflow with a plastic valve from your hardware store if it is too much. If you already have the fountain, try connecting your garden hose and adjust the tap to the ideal flow rate. Then disconnect the hose while leaving the water running and then let the water run into a pail for 1 minute. Then measure the water that has ran into the pail and multiply by 60 to get gph. Then take that total and multiply by 1.75 and also by 2. The two calculated numbers will give you an idea of the minimum sized pump and the maximum sized pump you will need.
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Hi I have a two tier fountain and the pump is almost enough . You need a more powerful pump .
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most of what I've read online says 7" water level. That level is working well for me.