| A lot of pond keepers are finding helpful | | | | impeller with the drive shaft. In requires greater |
| information online about fish pond pumps. There | | | | energy and less expensive. This pump uses more |
| are plenty of useful sites online that can guide you | | | | electricity and you also need to lubricate it with oil. |
| in purchasing the appropriate pond pump for your | | | | 4. Submersible pump - this pump can be placed |
| garden. In this article, you will learn more about | | | | into the pond; this is necessary to ensure that the |
| pond pumps. | | | | pump will not overheat since it will be running for |
| Are you familiar with the LPH or the GPH? Well, | | | | twenty four hours. Outdoor activities will not be |
| you should be because these abbreviations are | | | | disrupted since the noise is concealed. |
| very important when determining the | | | | 5. External pumps - this is excellent for high head |
| performance of the pond pumps. Aside from the | | | | pressure and flow rates; requires less |
| abbreviations, you should also know more about | | | | maintenance but are harder to install; this is a bit |
| head height or head pressure. | | | | noisy and you should also protect in when there is |
| The pumps are available in different types. Having | | | | power outage. |
| a pump is necessary for maintenance. Filtration | | | | 6. Solid handling or debris handing pumps - this is |
| systems are usually powered by pumps to | | | | also a submersible pump but is designed for ponds |
| ensure water circulation within the pond. Each | | | | with large loads of debris; it can prevent damage |
| type of pump has its applications and unique | | | | to the impeller and the water can still be circulated |
| features. | | | | despite the difficult conditions. |
| 1. Magnetic drive pumps - this is the most | | | | 7. Fountain pumps - this is recommended for small |
| common; it uses electromagnetism to rotate the | | | | ponds or water gardens. It is usually sold in kits |
| impeller and force out the water. This is an | | | | including a pre-filter, fountain, and water pump. |
| efficient system that can save a lot of energy. It | | | | These are the different types of pond pumps |
| is also available in different sizes that can surely fit | | | | that you can use for your garden pond. Try to |
| to your pond. | | | | compare their good sides and bad sides so that |
| 2. Statuary pump - this is a great pond ornament | | | | you can pick the ideal fish pond pump that can |
| or small fountain; it has low head pressure and | | | | meet your needs. |
| GPH; it can't be used for filters and instead, best | | | | So far, the magnetic drive pumps are the most |
| suited for indoor display and patio fountains. | | | | popular, as well as the submersible pumps. Still, it |
| 3. Direct drive - this is excellent for greater head | | | | is a matter of personal choice. |
| heights; uses electric motors that turn the pump's | | | | |