| When you have created a garden pond you will | | | | If it is circular you take 1/2 diameter in feet x 1/2 |
| obviously need a pump to keep the water | | | | diameter in feet x depth in feet and the answer |
| aerated and healthy. | | | | again is cubic feet. |
| There are a few things you need to know before | | | | Every cubic foot holds 7 1/2 gallons of water so |
| you set out to actually buy a pump. | | | | to calculate your pond capacity simply take the |
| The most obvious being how many gallons will | | | | number of cubic feet and multiply by 7 1/2 and |
| your pond hold? It is essential that you know this | | | | the answer is gallons. |
| figure as near as possibly correct so that you can | | | | You should work your pond pump from an |
| choose your pump. | | | | outside outlet which should be situated at least |
| Water pond pumps are categorized by how many | | | | 6-10 feet from the water. This outlet should be |
| gallons they can pump in an hour [GPH]. This is | | | | equipped with a ground fault interrupter [GFI] as |
| how you choose the right one. Larger and more | | | | this device can recognize if water comes into |
| powerful pumps will be rated in horsepower. | | | | contact with any wiring and it will cut off the |
| You can get solar powered pumps but they are | | | | power. |
| not very powerful. | | | | Pumps can be submerged in the pond or worked |
| Whether your pond has been dug out of the | | | | externally. Submersible pumps are generally the |
| garden and lined or whether you have installed a | | | | most economical for smaller ponds. |
| pre-shaped one doesn't matter in the least to the | | | | There are other considerations also, do you just |
| pump. The capacity is what matters. | | | | want the pump to move the water about or do |
| If your pond has been dug and lined you will need | | | | you want it to power a fountain or any other kind |
| to work out the capacity, but if you bought a | | | | of feature? |
| pre-shaped one you will have those details in the | | | | You will always get good advice from your local |
| instruction manual. | | | | supplier whether that be a regular garden center |
| To calculate the capacity of a rectangular shape | | | | or one that specializes in water feature |
| you just need to take the length in feet x width | | | | equipment. If you are not sure about anything |
| in feet x depth in feet and the answer is cubic | | | | just ask. Better to ask than to waste your |
| feet. | | | | money buying the wrong thing. |