How many gph pump works good with this spillway??? I bought this for my 125 gallon pond and the waterfall will be 3-4 feet high.
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I have a pump that pushes out 2500 gph for my pond. I also have another pump pushing out 4000 gph on a different filter for a waterfall and river. I was having some clarity issues with just the larger pump so I bought the TetraPond 26596 and within 1 week the 3000 gallon pond was crystal clear. I am extremely happy with the results. Good luck to you, I know you will not be disappointed.
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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
1882064
depends how small of a pond really. These are all rated at gallons/minute in water distribution.....so you can look at each pump from that perspective....I use this one in a fountain that needs to shoot water up the tube four feet high...it does it easily.....:-)
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I installed the pump at 300 ft. GPM is not adjustable and dependent on your pipe, valves etc size. 12 GPM is maximum. If your well replenishment rate is low install a Franklin Electric QD Pumptec - Pump Protector.
1882062
I used this one in 2 to 4 feet drums to pump water out to my plants. At the tail end I see wind blown leaves etc. around the pump; However all the water is being pumped out. I think it is a nice big pump for the price. I may buy another one for muy back yard plants......
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The size of a uv clarifier will mainly depend on your pump size if you already have one. A 10 watt submersible uv is ok for a 650 gallon pond but you want to make sure you connect it will a pump that is 700 gph or less. If you waterfall feature requires a larger pump you can use a large uv clarifier. The pondmaster submersible 40 watt uv clarifier can be used with 1.5" tubing and a pump that is no more than 3,000 gph, it will work for ponds that are 6,000 gallons or less.
1624833
Hard to say. I have a 1200 gph pump and it really flows and gurgles. Just ensure the pump discharge size matches the filter outlet. You can always install in outlet to bleed off excess pressure
1624832
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
1595931
Hi: I bought the pump to use with an HO scale river lock on my layout. It seemed to work fine at first when I was testing things. I was able to pump about 1 quart every minute which was fine. When I put it all together the pump would work fine for a minute or so then stop or slow to just a trickle. New batteries did not help. I did not think of the back pressure and that could be my problem. I replaced it with a small pond pump. Good luck.Steve
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Hi: I bought the pump to use with an HO scale river lock on my layout. It seemed to work fine at first when I was testing things. I was able to pump about 1 quart every minute which was fine. When I put it all together the pump would work fine for a minute or so then stop or slow to just a trickle. New batteries did not help. I did not think of the back pressure and that could be my problem. I replaced it with a small pond pump. Good luck. Steve
2166640
unfortunately I bought the wrong pump for the application. The water table is about 200' 1-1/4" pipe The pump sets at 285' what pump should I have bought.
1065176
Height and distance is probubly the issue, my 1800 pumps great with my 3ft high water fall about 10 ft from my pond,there is two ports on the skimmer make sure the othe is closed and that the pump is working
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I had this pump at the top of my waterfall. That point down the bottom of my pond is 7' 8". Huge volumes of air came out of this pump. I had four 1/4" hoses coming out of the pump and some of the runs on the bottom of the pond were in excess of 14 feet from the pump outlet. This pump is rated at maximum of 100 F. I live in AZ and the temperature can reach near 120. Even before it broke 100, the plastic air distribution unit melted. The motor runs very hot. It would cut out during the warmest part of the day. It finally just quit working during a stretch of 115 F days. It was always operated in the shade. I had this pump at the top of my waterfall. That point down the bottom of my pond is 7' 8". Huge volumes of air came out of this pump. I had four 1/4" hoses coming out of the pump and some of the runs on the bottom of the pond were in excess of 14 feet from the pump outlet. This pump is rated at maximum of 100 F. I live in AZ and the temperature can reach near 120. Even before it broke 100, the plastic air distribution unit melted. The motor runs very hot. It would cut out during the warmest part of the day. It finally just quit working during a stretch of 115 F days. It was... » Read More I had this pump at the top of my waterfall. That point down the bottom of my pond is 7' 8". Huge volumes of air came out of this pump. I had four 1/4" hoses coming out of the pump and some of the runs on the bottom of the pond were in excess of 14 feet from the pump outlet. This pump is rated at maximum of 100 F. I live in AZ and the temperature can reach near 120. Even before it broke 100, the plastic air distribution unit melted. The motor runs very hot. It would cut out during the warmest part of the day. It finally just quit working during a stretch of 115 F days. It was always operated in the shade. « Show Less
1881586
I use this pump for filtering a 500 gal kio pond. It also has a fountain and waterfall running. This pump supplies plenty of water for both. I don't know how big of a fountain you are using but this pump has worked for me. I would recommend getting this pump.
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You would have to support the pump so it was only under 1-2" of water. That said,it depends on how much of an effect you are after - in my birdbath one of thefountain heads actually sprays out of the birdbath. I believe the most coverageyou could get even with the fountain head that sprays the farthest would beabout an 8-10" diameter total. Meaning from the center of the barrel it wouldspray out 4-5". If you are looking for a major splashing fountain for your barrelyou may need to go with a larger pump. But I am also assuming it would costmuch more than the price of this unit. Hope this helps! : ) You would have to support the pump so it was only under 1-2" of water. That said,it depends on how much of an effect you are after - in my birdbath one of thefountain heads actually sprays out of the birdbath. I believe the most coverageyou could get even with the fountain head that sprays the farthest would beabout an 8-10" diameter total. Meaning from the center of the barrel it wouldspray out 4-5". If you are looking for a major splashing fountain for your barrelyou may need to go with a larger pump. But I am also assuming it would... » Read More You would have to support the pump so it was only under 1-2" of water. That said,it depends on how much of an effect you are after - in my birdbath one of thefountain heads actually sprays out of the birdbath. I believe the most coverageyou could get even with the fountain head that sprays the farthest would beabout an 8-10" diameter total. Meaning from the center of the barrel it wouldspray out 4-5". If you are looking for a major splashing fountain for your barrelyou may need to go with a larger pump. But I am also assuming it would costmuch more than the price of this unit. Hope this helps! : ) « Show Less
1938720
I think just fine. My pond, and pump at bottom of pond has a 10' rise up a winding creek bed to a waterfall. Works great. Thanks for asking.
1833464
I'd like just a little higher flow. It works OK, but we have a 3' waterfall and I wish it pushed a bit more water.
875245
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.