Pond pump and filter kits give a backyard water garden its magic. They create the sight and sound of crystal clear, moving water.
Things to consider:
Pump Power – The pump connects to an electrical supply and is submerged in the pond. The power circulates water through the filter systems, waterfalls, fountains, ornaments, and sterilizer units. If the goal is to move the water through a filter system only, the pump should be able to handle half of the pond´s volume each hour. If the pond is 600 gallons capacity, the pump needs to be able to do pump 300 gallons per houR.
Goals Determine Power – The power requirements of the pond pump depend upon how many functions that it needs to perform. At the minimum, you want the pump to turn the pond&acutges water volume once every two hours. If your pond is 1,000 gallons, your pump should be rated at 500 gallons per hour (GPH). If you want to use a skimmer, multiply the pond´s surface area by 10 to 15 times, which will tell you how many gallons per hour your pump needs to move.
How Much is in Your Pond? – The pond pump is a key component to your backyard water feature. You look at how many gallons per hour the pump can move. You need to know how many gallons your pond holds. A pump should turn the pond´s volume once every two hours.
