Submersible Pond pumps for Garden Ponds, Fountains & More

A Submersible Pond Pump needs to be submerged underwater at all times so it will not over heat. There are some submersibles that can be used inline and therefore they do not have to be submerged but must have constant water pass through to keep them cool.

A submersible design has many advantages, including that it's easier to install and to hide inside the pond or a skimmer. In most cases they are less money than an external.

Submersible Fountain Pumps

There are several brands to look at when shopping for submersible water pumps for fountains. One of the main factors is knowing how many gallons per hour or GPH you will need.

Regardless of brand or type, pumps for ponds or any water feature will have a certain amount of flow at a particular head height. Just because a pump says it does 2000 gph does not mean that you will get that flow. We must take in consideration how high the water must get pushed up above the water's surface vertically (static head), inside diameter of piping or tubing including any elbows (friction head) and if there is any pressurized filter or UV inline (pressure head). Adding your static, friction and pressure head will give you the total head (total dynamic head). The specs of the pump will give you the gallons per hour at a certain head height

When it comes to statuary fountains with several tiers where water will spill over on every tier and then proceed to go into the bottom basin for the pump to push back up again. Make sure you measure the height of the fountain and then look at the specs of the pump.

The other type of pond supplies to use with a fountain pump would be a fountain nozzle or nozzles. Every nozzle has a certain gpm (gallons per minute) that it needs from the pump at a certain head height to get the proper display height that you desire.

Submersible Pumps for Water Features

When looking at submersible pumps for water features it will depend on the creativity you are after. It may be a pondless waterfall where the water looks like it flows back into the ground surrounded by river rock, it could be a stream that looks like the water disappears. Or some water going over a sphere, vase or urn fountain. Your imagination can be endless.

A waterfall at the side of your pond will need a submersible koi pond pump that will not only power the waterfall but be able to turn the water over once an hour if you have fish in your pond. It's always better to oversize your pump as you can always get less out of it by using a ball valve or speed controller but you can never get more.

Large Pond Pumps

Installing a large pond or water feature can require a lot of water movement. Since you have a larger volume of water to move around, you'll need a larger pond pump to achieve the desired waterflow. There is a wide selection of large pond pumps available. When using a larger or more powerful submersible pump, it would be a direct drive or asynchronous.

A Non-submersible pump, also known as an external pump, can be ideal for a larger turnover of water at a lower wattage saving you money, but will cost you more up front for the price of the pump. It may depend on your application on which type of pump would be a better choice. For example, you might not have a place to hide an external and a submersible can be hidden inside a skimmer or just be place in the pond. Your upfront cost usually will be less expensive for a submersible.

Small Pond Pump Options

A small pond pump which is usually a mag drive works best for preformed ponds, small liner ponds, some pond features, fountains and other various water features. There are small direct drive pumps but not as common. Submersible pumps typically are more efficient to put into a smaller pond and cost less to operate. They have a very low wattage to run and cost less when purchasing.

Smaller pumps most likely will have a filter screen to help protect them from debris getting to the impeller. On the flip side you'll need to check the screen to make sure it doesn't get clogged. It's easy to tell that it may have debris around it due to a lack of water flow that can be easily seen above the water's surface. Best to keep it off the bottom using a brick or other item to help keep it free from debris. A fine mesh net around the pump is also a good choice.

Smaller pumps may have a flow control that you can hand adjust. This makes them a good choice for statuary fountains and spitters. They aren't usually put in a skimmer as a higher gph is needed for skimming action to take place.

Other High-Quality Submersible Pond Pumps

The market for garden pond pumps has grown consistently over time as more homeowners embrace the practical and aesthetic benefits of a pond in their very own property. For a healthy pond or water feature, a reliable and efficient pond pump is an absolute necessity. Two types are available for pond and water gardens, submersible and external pond pumps. Submersible pumps are popular with many people because they're simple to use and setup. Because they work underwater, submersible pumps are also easier to hide than exterior pumps, a serious benefit when you're concerned about maintaining a clean appearance that's free of visible wires and tubing. Many of these aquatic submersible pumps can also be placed in pond skimmers to make maintenance even easier.

It's crucial to order a pump that's the right size for your pond or water feature. In general, a suitable pump should be able to filter all of the water in approximately one hour for up to a 5000-gallon pond, and about two hours for a larger one, depending on the types of fish that inhabit your pond and other variables.

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FREE SUBMERSIBLE POND WATER PUMP HELP & ADVICE?

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