Filter and waterfall pumps

Our filter and waterfall pumps move large quantities of water and are designed to handle solids. Any solid that will pass through the case will pass through the pump, hence no foam pre filter is required so removing the need to clean. In a typical pond these pumps will only need cleaning once or twice a year.  Due to their unique design electricity consumption is low.

A filter pump will need to turnover the pond volume once every two hours. Always select a larger model as flow is reduced by fitting a filter and long lengths of pipe. Flow is also reduced the higher the outlet.

To calculate the pump size

Vertical height outlet is from pond surface (called the head) in metres

Add 0.5m for a filter, add another 0.5m for every 3m of hose

This is the total head

Now select pump that will give half the pond volume at this head.

Example

3000 litre pond

Pressure filter fitted 3 metres away from the pond, with water returning down a waterfall 1metre high

Head = 1(head) +0.5 (filter)+ 0.5 (3m of pipe) = 2m

Pump required to pump 1500 litres @ 2m head

When using a waterfall allow a minimum of 1000 litres/hour for every 10cm width of waterfall sill.

Always use a large bore pipe to maximise flow (we recommend 32mm black flexi pipe)

Fountain Pumps

A fountain in a pond adds new dimensions– movement and sound.  Fountain pumps have several different fountain heads included, allowing the water pattern to be changed. Fish love a fountain as the constant movement raises the oxygen level making them more active. (Keep your pump running on hot nights to keep the oxygen level up and your fish safe)

Feature Pumps

High performance feature pumps are for self contained water features, indoors or out. Small in size but high on water flow

Here's a quick tip ... most pond pumps have a 2 way flow capability. It is, however difficult to set a permanent balance between waterfall and fountain. To make life simple we recommend that you use a good quality solids handling pump such as max flo to run your filter and waterfall, use a fountain pump such as the A1 piranha 800 priced at just £19.99 and with very low running costs for your fountain. This will save you hours of cleaning time and provide consistent water flow.