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Old 19-12-2005, 09:48 PM posted to rec.ponds
PoconoRobin
 
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Default Need feedback on pond design

I'm a little concerned about the noise from the pump, since it will be right
next to my quiet patio. I know our above ground pool pump is extremely
noisy and can be heard inside the house with all the windows shut. Will the
sound of a small waterfall cover up the noise from this pump?
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Robin
The Poconos, PA


"Paul in Redland" wrote in message
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Robin,
The only thing I would reconsider is the pump. The one you've selected is
an
electricity hog. Payback in less electricity used vs higher initial cost
of
a more efficient pump could be LESS than one year. After that, it's just
money saved. In general, submersible pumps are less efficient and have a
shorter lifespan than non-submersible ones and will NEVER leak oil into
the
pond. Sequence pumps made by MDM, (
http://www.mdminc.com/Sequence_Standard.htm ) are one of several brands of
very efficient pumps. I have a MDM pump that has run for 8 years
non-stop,
except for when I clean the leaf trap out.
Just my $0.02, and of course, all the usual disclaimers apply.
Have fun with your new hobby,
Paul