That fountain head can really consume the flow from a small pump like a
1000. I have the 7000, and to get that fountain head to push 15 to 16 inches
would also affect my waterfall somewhat.

I definitely recommend a larger pump if you want both a waterfall and
fountain for your pond, or change the fountain head to the waterbell, it
uses less of the flow.

There are a number of parameters that need to be considered when determining
pump size, and you have hit on the two that matter to you, which are the
size of fountain head, and having a waterfall. If your waterfall is 2 feet
above the pump, and let's say 8 feet away, and has a 12 inch lip(width of
flow over the falls), and you want it to flow aggressively, the 1000 isn't
going to do it, you'll need something more like a 5000 or above.

My pond is about what I described above, and to get the waterfall to flow to
my satisfaction, I need the 7000, anything smaller would not do it.

You can never have too much pump when you have a fountain and waterfall!



"Madd Hatter" wrote in message
le.rogers.com...
I just installed this pump in my pond w/ the 3 tier fountain head
attachment. The pump just has the prefilter attached for now till I build
my
filter box. The pump is sitting about 10 to 12 inches below water level,
w/
the fountain head just clearing the surface. This is supposed to be a
384GPH
pump, but my fountain only throws water up about 15 to 16 inches. It has a
diverter that I'm supposed to be able to use for a waterfall, but I the
flow
already looks so weak, I don't think it would even be able to push a small
waterfall. Is this normal flow for a pump like this? (never had a pond or
a
fountain for that matter) Do I really need a lot of flow diverted to the
waterfall to make it go (It'll probably be at most 2' above water level)?
I'd appreciate any help I could get. Thanx