05-12-2003, 01:42 AM
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Increase Waterfall Flow? How about Pondmaster Waterfall Pumps?
(Runner) wrote in message om...
Howdy, all. This is my first post to this newsgroup. I have done a
little searching and have not found an answer.
Basically, I am interested in your opinions on the Pondmaster
Waterfall pumps -- specifically the WFP2500. Generally, I am
interested in you opinions on my present system and how I might
improve it other than using a Pondmaster Waterfall pump.
My present pump/filter is a Pondmaster Magnetic pump (1200 gph). It
draws through a PM 1000 filter (12"x12") that contains a coarse
polyester pad. The outlet feeds through 3/4" tubing up and around to
my waterfall pan. The height is about 6' above the pump.
Basically, the flow stinks and I want to improve it. I thought of
getting a larger pump and filter box, but my pump should be large
enough now. Perhaps the filter box is restricting the flow. Another
idea is to simply add a waterfall pump (like the WFP2500 I asked
about, above) and redirect the outlet of my filter pump to something
at a lower level.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. I know a lot about
sal****er and freshwater aquaria, but I am pretty much a pond newbie.
I acquired a small pond with my house and I would like to keep it
going.
Thanks,
Scott
I have a 300 gal pond and use a 600gph pump and a 12X12 PondMaster
filter. I pump the water up vertically to about 6 ft. through 1"
tubing and the flow rate seems fine. I'm not sure what you were
looking for in terms of flow rate, but this works well for me. The
only problem is having the intake on the pump connected to the filter.
When the filter gets clogged up, the flow is reduced until I get
around to cleaning out the filter.
Otherwise, all is fine, and I clean the filter out about 1x per week
in the summer, especially at the beginning of "algae season."
Gary
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