We have a garden pond that needs intermittent emptying- how much water will be left typically (height in inches) after using this pump?
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The pump is super efficient down to a 1 foot depth, then gets less efficient until it quits at a depth of 2 to 3 inches. When it is close to finishing, put the pump in the lowest spot you can find.
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Nope. According to the performance curve at http://www.horticulturesource.com/ecoplus-ecoplus-eco-264-submersible-inline-pump-p877 , it goes to zero at ~6.5 feet.
504500
Approximately 8 inches if full. It pretty much acts as a buffer/cushion. It empties some with use but the running water fills it back up if ran moderately.
151342
The bottom of the pump is the "cage" that allows water to enter the pump for discharge. The entire cage is It is approximately 1.25 inches before reaching the actual pump impeller. The very bottom is thin (less than .1 inches). The amount of water left in the pit is between 1.5 -2.0 inches.....
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I have a 3/4 HP and using the smallest tank available which is 4 Gallons .Just what are you using the pump for ?I am watering my lawn without any problem for hours. alex
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My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water... » Read More My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. « Show Less
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i ordered this pump TetraPond Water Garden Pump 1000 to 1500 gallons. The TetraPond Pond Tubing, 1-1/4-Inch by 20-Feet for our waterfall. TetraPond 26596 Waterfall Filter, Up to 1000-Gallon And its perfect. I wanted the sound and a nice good flow and got it. The box filter made it so much easier to build the water fall. We have had to remake our old pond several times but not with this box. If you want pics email and I can send you what we did. Jodyshandmadesoap@gmail.com
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.
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The pump will suck down to about an 1/8 of an inch in my experience. I've used this pump in a rental property when the main sewer line backed up and put about a foot of water in the basement - it took a while but it cleared it out.Also used it when minor flooding happened in June and I had a few inches of water in my own basement. This pump has been worth the cost and it has performed very well.
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Tim, I could not find that info anywhere on my pump, but I will say that I used it in my basement to pump out flood water.basement floor was 10 feet below ground and it delivered about 1400 gph at that height pumping up out of my basement
1979605
It really depends on your needs. Ponds can range from twenty gallons to above five hundred gallons. I use this pump in a small aquaponic system about two hundred gallons. In a pond environment you could have tons of floaters or what not so I would suggest you use a filter membrane around the intake with a zip tie to hold it place. These are great little pumps for the money, but if you have a three hundred gallon system look at lifeguard pumps for more performance. Have fun with your pond..
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Mine has three ways to drain. (1) bucket (2) gravity hose (3) pump hose. I use the pump and the hose associated with that is about 15 feet long. I don't recall the exact height but the pump is good for a vertical rise in the hose of about 10-14 feet. The pump has worked great for me and I don't have to be all that close to the drain.
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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.
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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.
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This Pond kit is the ideal backyard pond system for family enjoyment. Comes in 2 plastic parts - a 2ft. x 3ft. cascade unit and a 39-1/2 in. L x 29.0 in.W x 11 in .D pre-formed pond. Includes 170 GPH energy-efficient pump, 1 water conditioners, tubing for cascade, starter bacteria and instructions. Easy to install. GPH: 170, Includes: 2 ft. x 3 ft. cascade unit, Length (ft.): 8, Tube Size (in.): 1/2, Dimensions L x W x H (ft., in.): 39 1/2 in. x 29in x 11in., Cord Length (ft.): 10, Volts: 110- PER AMAZON DESCRIPTION
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Pump is about 250 to 300 gallon per hour at 7ft max height. The waterfall piece itself is about a foot high, one foot long and 8 inches wide. For the price on Amazon you cant beat it.I did put a larger pump on it as well and used the one that came with it for another smaller feature on the other side of the pond
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It can pump from 350 gph it 1500 gph How big is our pond also how many gallons?