Are you still considering putting in a timer?

Construction supply should have a timer capable of that task. Nearly all
businesses use mechanical timers to control their neon signs. I don't recall the
rating on one. You could call and ask for the rating.

In dental office, we shut off the vacuum pump every day. Not a problem so far.
The motors on the air compressor cycle frequently, since dental office use a lot
of air. They haven't break.

GoldLexus wrote:

Okay, I posted on 5/17 regarding an electric timer for our pump to shut it
down at night (below is the full post). I have more information on the pump
now that we have drained the pond. According to the label on the pump it is
a Gould Pump, Model WS0511BF, 1/2 hp, 115 volts, max amp. 14.6, RPM 1750.
Here is a link to a .pdf on the pump with all the GPH & Header info. (Greek
to me) http://www.pumpshop.com/pdf/B3887.pdf (side note the previous owner
of our home and the one how built the pond/waterfall is a General
Contractor specializing in under ground utilities water and sewer)
I am thinking we may replace the pump next season, finances don't allow us
to now maybe they will we will see what you all suggest. Anyway, what would
be a good replacement pump? We are NOT diy'ers so we will have to hire
someone to put it in for us, what should we expect to pay someone for
installation? Where would we go to find someone to install?
Also, again here is a link to pics. of our pond for reference
http://public.fotki.com/Nikkiekoala/our_garden/
Thanks for all your help. This is a great group for learning and ideas!!!!

*****Post from 5/17*******
ELECRIC TIMER

We have pond with a waterfall. The water fall is at a 14 ft. incline with a
submersible pump.
We run the waterfall only during the spring and summer and shut it off in
the fall/winter. We haven't
turned it on yet this season due to some leaking issues. Anyway when the
fall is running our electric bill
triples! We run it 24/7 but we would like to shut it off during the night.
Where can I get a timer for this purpose?
Would it hurt the pump turning it on and off everyday? It is a big pump and
runs on I believe 220 power. Sorry,
I don't know much about this we 'inherited' the pond/waterfall when we
bought the house and no very little about it. Last year was
our first year with it and it was very expensive to run. Just need to find
out how we can lower our electric bill thought a timer would
help a bit