Introducing submersible water or pond pumps for garden ponds, waterfalls and pond fountains. Learn about pump head and pump flow and how they relate to each other as well ( pump curves are used for this) as well as how to compare pump running and purchase costs and understand what volume you need from a pump by working out your pond volume. Did you know in many real pond waterfall situations 2 pumps cost less than 1 pump? This is because power cost for running waterfall pumps is high Do your fish pond pumps cause too many hassles ... make sure you always use a simple submersible pump in most cases and NOT a sump pump? Solar pond pumps are also not normally recommended. We show you how to choose the right submersible pond pump and show you how to save money at the same time. Click here for  USA top on-line supplier of all types of pond pumps, pond filter and UV supplies and ponds pumps filters UK | Submersible pumps Home Page

 

What is a Submersible Pond Pump?

A submersible pump operates inside the pond. Submersible pumps are generally low cost to buy and low cost to run and the right choice for 95%+ of all garden ponds.

Many models of submersible pumps are available. These days most makes are reliable for use in most garden ponds. The point about your submersible pump being reliable and economical cannot be overstressed. Your fish and pond filter life depend upon reliable performance and your bank balance is dependant upon choosing an economical submersible pump because the wiill consume electric power 24/7/365

A submersible pump can be bought to operate:

  • Using mains power (110 – 240 volts)

  • Using low voltage (12 or 24 volts).

  • Using solar power

Solar submersible pumps are becoming more popular - but you need lots of sun for effectiveness. Solar powered submersible pump if used to run a pond biofilter can be the cause of major pond problems.

Submersible pump Submersbile pump manufacture ....

Most submersible pumps are made in Europe ( the one shown here is from Project Pumps in Italy) and within the USA Danner Pumps have been making superb low cost high efficiency pumps for about 50 years. More and more you will find a submersible pump being made and supplied from China. These are constantly improving in quality and reliability. If your pond is too large for a submersible pump look at the Sequence pumps range of high volume pumps - very low running costs and superb koi pond pumps.

Sequence pumps placed outside the pond (ie non submersed) made in the USA lead this market. Sequence centrifugal pumps are also very quiet and power efficient.

A normal mains operated submersible pump is perfectly safe when used as directed. A 12 volt submersible pump finds particular use in public places and where children play.

The motors of most submersible pumps are totally encased in a resinous material making them very safe. In most cases submersible pumps are specifically designed to be incapable of being repaired electrically – for safety reasons.

This is what you must mainly look out for when buying submersible pumps from any manufacturer for use in garden ponds:

Long 3-core cable on the submersible pump to prevent unnecessary joining of cables.

Do not buy a water feature or aquarium submersible pump for use in a pond. This type of submersible pump generally is in a small box, has a short and often only 2-core cable. Most countries ban the use of these submersible pumps for outdoor use but many retailers totally ignore this legal requirement when providing "advice".

Good instructions and performance details on the submersible pump box

Compliance with your country’s electrical certification standards for a submersible pump.

Low power consumption.

Minimum of 2 years guarantee displayed openly on submersible pump box.

Whatever name or model of submersible pump is being considered the specification principles are the same for them all.

Place your submersible pump slightly off the bottom of the pond (use a brick) so that rubbis that may ave settled on bottom of pond is not sucked into the submersible pump impellor.

Choose low cost reliable supplier on-line

I suggest you look a both suppliers and compare prices and shipping costs ... take note that both suppliers offer specials at times and these often appear in right hand border of this website.

These suppliers do sell other makes of pumps also of high quality and performance which you might want to investigate and you can search the websites for the model you want ...

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Cost of electric power in 2004 in major USA states in different regions ... see Pond pumps: pump cost comparison for method and how to compare two different pond pumps over a period of years

 

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Remember running cost for a pond pump is generally more important than purchase price of most pond pumps

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