Should this pump be used for a waterfall in a 900 gallon fish pond
1672518
Yes, I think it can handle that, I have no problem pumping with my flo- tec irrigation pump
497414
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
875245
Our pump is at the bottom of a 38 inch Koi pond. It pumps 28 inches above the water line, with a moderate flow through our filter down a rock waterfall and back into our pond. It has been doing this for over a year, at least 10 hours a day. I will say, the flow has diminished this last week. We will pull the pump and check for debris. Meanwhile, to answer your question, we are over 5.5 feet. I feel 6 feet will reduce the flo, but will do the job.
2066767
If you're looking for water movement, I highly suggest an air pump, air line and air stone. This is over kill for that... if you really want it, make sure the dish is several inches thick. This pump can be adjusted but may still be too strong. I usually use these just for waterfalls in vivariums.
1414846
i have this unit and yes you would . or you could add some wire to the wire coming off the pump the length of the wire is up to you. but you will more than likely will set this up in camp recirculating your water so no creek needed . i run mine into 5gal bucket then into a 25gal bin with the pump in it
753545
I have mine in a bird bath and it works great!!! but I don't think this I big enough to work in a bigger pond
515422
Thanks; it's going into a small tabletop waterfall and the space for the pump is limited. This will work. Thanks!mc
195429
I would be more concerned with sizing the pond pump to correspond with the maiximum capability of the filter. You need to make sure that the maximum flow will not exceed the limits of the filter.
782014
It is not the best type of pump for that I use it for chemical it does not pump that fast but for my use it works great but to use it for a transfer pump for a pond you will be cranking a long time
146181
My pond it's about 750 gl. I am using a 5/8" house from the pump ( 1350 US GPH , 5000 LPH ) to the filter and a 1 1/2" from the filter to outside, to the fall. I do not know why algae occurring in the path of the waterfall if it has an ultraviolet lamp. It doesn't make a great fall either. I asked why this is this happening and the answer was that it needed a more powerful pump.
2203595
I only use it to control my small pond/waterfall pump and it works very well in that capacity. I suppose anything 120v AC that can be plugged in to it should work.
2144960
It will move the water, but the rate will probably drop off about 75-80% at the end of the 600' run. The problem is the diameter of the pipe rather than the power of the pump. You would get much better performance if you could run 1.5" PVC pipe for most of the distance.
1882064
depends how small of a pond really. These are all rated at gallons/minute in water distribution.....so you can look at each pump from that perspective....I use this one in a fountain that needs to shoot water up the tube four feet high...it does it easily.....:-)
1169776
I run this pump in 1 HP model in a lake floated on its side. In its third year and working fine. If the water is relatively clean, it would help. I push the water 150 yds sideways and 75 ft up a hill.
956338
I'm using this for a 150 gallon pond with waterfall. This only has a 500 gallon per hour pump, so I wouldn't think it would turn the water enough for a 2400 gallon pond.
2196432
I don't think so. My pond is roughly the same size with a drop of about 3 feet from the top of the waterfall to the bottom of the pond. It has worked perfectly. I have had a couple of other smaller pumps before this on and I am so glad I switched. This pump has been amazing. It rarely if ever needs cleaning and it keeps my pond very clean. I think you would be very happy with this pump.
374575
More depends on the vertical distance than the horizontal distance. I doubt 100 ft would be a problem if the hose were full of water to begin with. There would be some interior friction, but negligible. Again, my assumption. These pumps do not pump out fire house streams or with great pressure. If you look at the gallons per minute, you'll have a fair idea.