I am using a Sequence pump. So far so good! Quiet, powerful
(5800SEQ23), and easy to set up. I probably should get some sort of
cover for it even though they say they are designed to operate out in
the open. No problems today even though it has been through some pretty
good hail storms and a few thunderstorms.

Much to my surprise when I was having trouble with the priming pot I
purchased from them through AZ Ponds, the people at MDM, Inc., responded
promptly to my e-mail and as I would looking at their site noticed that
the pumps are manufactured right here in Colorado Springs! A quick trip
to the factory yielded new fittings for the pot, some great discussion
on ponds and pump setup, location, and configurations.
AZ Ponds have also been pretty good to work with if you get the right
person on the phone. They make no claim to be pond experts, just
sellers of equipment and all. But they do give you some great deals. I
wanted a medium size pump for my main filters and a smaller one for my
skimmer and veggie filter. They did not have the smaller one so they
sold me a second medium sized one for the price of the small one. No
shipping charges.

W. Dale
~ janj wrote:

On 15 Apr 2006 05:44:47 -0700, "TomW" wrote:



Looks like that pump is not submersible. I'm locating the pump at the
bottom of the skimmer box, so I'm not sure that one would work either.

You did point out the pump I currently have. I'm sure not getting
another one of those. No response from the manufacturer. Failure after
only 22 months of use.

Looks like I may have to rework my current connections. With the pump
you suggested, how do you prime it? Where do you locate an external
pump in a pond setup?



If you're looking for a submersible, check out the Danner Mag-Drive website
or perhaps a Beckett. You mentioned having an Aquascape designed pond?

To do an external pump it would go after the skimmer and pump to the falls
bio-filter.

For long life on a submersible they need to run as clean as water thru them
as possible. The dirtier the water the shorter the life span. That said
though, I have a Little Giant, that use to be in the bottom of my pond,
that I now use as the filter muck out pump, so not continual use. Still
going after 11 years! (Knock on Wood) Like most things, it all depends on
what day of the week something was put together at the factory. ;o) ~ jan

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