May 7th, 2009
Pond Pumps for Garden Water Features
It can be a daunting and confusing task choosing water feature pond pumps due to the variety of manufacturers, styles and sizes available. This article discusses the types of pond pumps available to buy and how one might use them.
Fountain pumps are the most common pumps available. The design of these pumps means you get a fountain in the centre of your pond or water feature. They come complete with a variety of fountain jets and fountain jet extensions.
Fountain Pump Tip: Do not use a fountain pump to power a filter system as this will lead to water clarity issues in the future.
Waterfall pond pumps have solids handling capabilities, this is so they can pump any free floating debris from the pool and pass it to a filter system, thus keeping your pond clear and free of debris. Most of these pumps can pump particles such as plant matter, leaves, pebbles, blanket weed, fish waste up to 8mm in diameter.
The maintenance of these pumps can be reduced to a minimum due to this solids handling capability as they won’t block up often.
Filter Pump Hint: Add a fountain pump AND filter pump to your pond if you want a fountain and filter system. The filter pump will remove the free floating debris to a filter , therefore the fountain pump shouldn’t block up.
Water features designs are wide and varied from shop bought sculptures to converted watering cans. Feature pumps are best for powering water features because they are usually designed small yet have a high pumping pressure. Because Feature Pumps are very durable they may be positioned in shallow waters or even dry.
Water Feature Pump Tip: A deciding factor on which size pump you use for your water feature is the size of the pipe that the water runs through to the top. The wider the pipe the less restriction on the pumps flow rates. Narrow tubing will require a larger pump which will cost more.
Other articles you might like;
- Edible Flowers in Your Garden
- Vegetable Gardening For Beginners – 6 Easy Tips To Start You Off
- New Rock Bucket Adds Strength And Versatility
- Indoor Bonsai Trees
- Kitchen Design And Lighting Ideas
