Submersible Pond Pumps. Reliable, Available & Cost Less
Submersible pumps operate inside the pond. Submersible pumps are generally low cost to buy and low cost to run. Many models of submersible pumps are available. These days most makes are reliable for use in most garden ponds.
Most
submersible pumps are made in Europe and within the USA. More and more you will
find a submersible pumps being made and supplied from China. These are
constantly improving in quality and reliability. All tend to have guarantees of
2 years or more these days such is the reliability despite low cost
Submersible pumps can be bought to operate:
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Using mains power (110 240 volts)
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Using low voltage (12 or 24 volts). 12 volt submersible pumps find application in many public places for obvious safety reasons.
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Using solar power. Solar submersible pumps are becoming more popular - but you need lots of sun for effectiveness. Solar powered submersible pond pumps if used to run a bio filter can be the cause of major pond problems.
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If your pond is too large for a submersible pump look at the Sequence pumps range of high volume pumps - very low running costs and superb pumps. Sequence pumps made in the USA lead this market. Sequence pumps are also very quiet.
Normal mains operated submersible pumps are perfectly safe when used as directed. 12 volt pumps find particular use in public places.
The motors of most submersible pumps are totally encased in a resinous material making them very safe.
In most cases submersible pumps are specifically designed to be incapable of being repaired electrically for safety reasons.
This is what you must mainly look out for when buying submersible pumps from any manufacturer for use in garden ponds:
Long 3-core cable on the submersible pumps to prevent unnecessary joining of cables. Do not buy water feature or aquarium pumps for use in a pond. This type of pump generally is in a small box, has a short and often only 2-core cable. Most countries ban the use of these submersible pumps for outdoor use but many retailers totally ignore this legal requirement when providing "advice".
Good instructions and performance details on the submersible pumps box
Compliance with your countrys electrical certification standards for submersible pumps.
Low power consumption.
Minimum of 2 years guarantee displayed openly on submersible pumps box.
Whatever name or model of submersible pumps is being considered the specification principles are the same for them all.
Remember non - submersible pumps:
If your pond is too large for a submersible pump look at the Sequence pond pumps range of high volume pumps - very low running costs and superb pumps. Sequence pumps made in the USA lead this market. Sequence pumps are also very quiet.
Click here for best range of pond pumps in USA and here for UK Supplier
The pond pump you'll need will depend upon which job you want a pump to do.
Choose from the 3 main functions below ...
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Your pond must have a waterfall ... this is most difficult pump to specify correctly (for a filter pump specification use this link if your system also has a waterfall)
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Your pond will have a fountain but no waterfall or stream. Can be difficult so follow this recommendation here
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Your pond will have no waterfall and no fountain ... in other words you want a pump to circulate pond water. Selection is simple and depends upon pond's volume. For a filter pump specification use this link if your system does not have a waterfall
