Typical for a pump like that. Odds are it wasnot intended to be
operated continuous duty as most sump type pumps are not made for
continuous duty. There is lots of pumps out there that wil work,
Pondmaster (Hy-Drive series) makes good submersibles, Laguna makes
good sub. I would stay away from Cal pump. I have mixed feelings
about Beckett and Little Giant brand pumps.....but others say they are
just fine. I do not think finding a suitable pond pump as such with
those specs are going to be as easy or at least not 100%.......sump
pumps do it fast and hard but in short periods, and what yur looking
for is a longterm perferomance.....While a real water fall pump may be
somewhat cheaper than a sump pump to ooperate they still are not as
efficient as a external pump is. Is replumbing a external pump in to
provide water flow an option......if so check out Sequence line of
pumps.
Cyprio Prima also makes a good high head high flow pump suited for
waterfalls.
Best lowest prices with free shipping on most items is found at A Z
Ponds Great company to deal with and the free shiping and low prices
are hard to beat, for quality made items.
submersible pumps are aat:
http://www.azponds.com/subpumps.htm
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On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 02:54:18 GMT, "GoldLexus"
wrote:
Our waterfall pump stopped working today 
At first we thought that the
cicuit breaker just tripped, althought,that is not a usual occurance. We
pushed the buttons on the gfc and check the breakers in the breaker box but
it didn't turn back on. We unplugged it and plugged it back in and the
waterfall turned on. YA! So we thought. Ten minutes later it stopped again.
Hubby went to unplug it and plug it back in but noticed that the plug was
really hot, the wire was hot as well. He unplugged and plugged back in but
no go booohooo. We are guessing that the pump has gone bad. The pump is
at least 6 years old, not sure we just moved here 3 years ago but I think I
remember the former owns mentioning when they built the water fall.
Does it sound like a bad pump??
My other question is for pump recommendations. The pump that is in the pond
is submerssible but not an actual pond pump. Here is the specs. of our
current pump
Goulds Submersible sewage pump
Pump
. Solids handling capabilities:
2" maximum.
. Capacities: up to 220 GPM.
. Total heads: up to 81 feet TDH.
. Discharge size: 2" NPT
threaded companion flange
as standard. 3" option
available but must be ordered
separately. (Order no. A1-3)
Our waterfall has a WOW factor, we don't want to loose that. The new pump
doesn't need to match the above specs. but need to at least provide a good
waterflow. The water is pumped up a 14 foot incline to the top.
Here is a link to a video of our waterfall so you can see the effect we
would like.
http://media.putfile.com/Pond-Video
One thing for sure about our old pump it costs A LOT to run!!! About
$75.00-$90 a month more!!!! Is that normal?
Sure would like some advice on what pump to get. We are novices with ponding
so could use some ideas.
Thanks!!!!
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