For thousands of years, pond fountains have stunned people with its beauty, grace and elegance. Whatever a pond water fountain may be built of, its splashing clear water never fail to appear to the eye of every guest.
When setting up a water fountain at home, keep in mind that choosing the right fountain pump is important as it is the secret to having a breathtakingly beautiful pond water fountains. Choosing the right one, though, may be a daunting task as there is a wide selection of pond water fountain pumps available on the market.
What Is Pond Fountain Pump?
A pump is one of the most important element or feature or a pond water fountain or an artificial pond. They are electrical devices with water resistant cord, which is concealed between an outdoor electric outlet and a pond.
Choosing the appropriate pump for pond water fountains may be difficult because such pumps have two ratings: the maximum fountain or waterfall height and GPH. The height of a waterfall or fountain refers to the distance from the top of a stream or fountain. What is usually applied, though, is that each inch of width of a channel would require 100 GPH.
There is a wide selection of pumps to choose from. For people who are not sure to select which fountain pump to choose, though, it is best to buy a multipurpose pump, which is a universal pump that fits in many types of fountains. The best thing about such pumps is that they have adjustable flow control and they usually do not require a coolant.
Before purchasing a pump for your pond water fountain, it is still best to do a research about what you really need and the technical specs of the water pump your garden pond needs.
Here are some important things you need to think about when purchasing a pump.
Is the Water Pump Designed for Outdoor Use?
Remember that not all water pumps are designed for pond fountains or outdoor use. Indoor pumps are not safe for use for pond water fountains or use outdoors.
Electricity Required
Remember that pumps should be kept running at all times so make sure to choose a pump that is energy efficient. Ask your local department store how much electricity is needed for it to run.
Amount of Water to be Pumped
It is important to know the volume of water that will be pumped. Keep in mind that some water pumps are not designed to handle a huge amount of water. Thus, you have to look at the specs on the package or inquire about the capacity of the product you will be choosing. Also, to make sure the pump you are choosing meet your needs, do some research online.
Does it Come with a Guarantee?
Choose a package that comes with at least one year guarantee. These are the water fountain pumps that most likely to last long. To make sure that you are choosing a durable product, look for actual customer feedback online.
Do I Need a Water Pump?
If there’s fish in the pond, then you definitely need a water pump even if there is no fountain element as pumps provide oxygen supply to fish in the pond.
Moreover, when choosing an outdoor water pump, here are some important things you need to look for to make sure you are getting a water pump safe for the outdoors:
Most outdoor products use three prong plugs instead of the two prong plugs that are often used in most electronics used indoors.
Compared with indoor pumps, outdoor pumps are typically larger because they are meant to handle more water.
Unless it is stated on the box that it’s safe for outdoor use, then it is better to select a different product.
Moreover, most outdoor electronics come with at least 30 feet or longer cord. If the pump has short cord, it is most likely not a pond water fountain but an indoor pump. Thus, verify it with the provider.