The Importance of Pond Pumps

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The Importance of Pond Pumps
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Pond pump is an essential part of any outdoor
pond!

• It provides much needed circulation to keep water
  fresh, properly oxygenated and healthy.
• Pond pumps can also be used to create attractive
  water features such as waterfalls or fountains.
• Brings life and movement to your pond, adding to
  its beauty as well as its health.

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• Pumps come in various sizes and have a range of
  functions. While some include filters to reduce
  biological contaminants others may incorporate UV
  filters to further improve the water quality.
• Water pumps are essential for ponds stocked with
  fish, especially in warmer months when they help
  to maintain higher levels of oxygen in the water.

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Kinds of Pumps

• Basic pond pumps
• Larger general-purpose pumps
• Solar powered pumps
• Waterfall pumps
• Submersible pumps

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Basic Pond Pumps

• typically used to power small water features,
  fountains or ornaments and are usually not
  suitable for use in large ponds or those with fish

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Larger General-purpose Pumps

• Larger general-purpose pumps are designed for use
  with medium sized ponds.
• They are also a good choice to power larger
  waterfalls or fountains.
• These pumps will often have a filter to remove
  plant material from a pond while preventing
  damage to the pump.

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Solar Powered Pumps

• Solar powered pumps are becoming more and more
  popular because they are more economical to
  operate.
• Most of these pumps however require connection to
  a power supply. It is strongly recommended that
  pond owners wishing to install a solar powered
  pump consult an electrician.

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Waterfall Pumps

• Waterfall pumps are designed specifically for
  waterfall features and are unable to power
  fountains.
• These pumps are usually designed to operate
  constantly. This makes them ideal for keeping the
  levels of oxygen high in ponds stocked with fish.

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Submersible Pumps

• Submersible pumps are intended for use under
  water. In order to provide the best circulation,
  a submersible pump should be positioned in the
  deepest part of the pond. Be sure the pump is
  easy to retrieve in case you need to access it
  for maintenance. While many pond owners without
  fish may choose to remove their submersible pumps
  over winter, those with fish should keep the pump
  running. Adding a pond heater can help prevent
  the pond and pump from freezing.

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Selecting a Pump

• consider the size of your pond and whether or not
  it includes fish.
• Larger ponds and those with fish require pumps
  that operate continuously and are capable of
  circulating the entire volume of the pond every
  hour or two.
• If your pond also includes a waterfall or
  fountain, buying a separate pump to power these
  features will allow you to switch them off
  without interrupting the filtering and aeration
  of the pond.

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