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Old 25-02-2008, 12:23 AM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default Eco Plus pump experience

Hi all,



I posted a message a week or so ago about cycling the pump off and on to
reduce electrical consumption, and based upon your feedback, I think I will
look to a less power-hungry pump for the evening hours. From what I can see,
the "gallon per wattage champion" would appear to be the Eco series pumps:



http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tp...ter_pumps.html



Particularly here I am thinking about:



1267-gph (EPP325) - 90 watts; max lift 14.7', 3/4"- 1" outlet fitting. 15'
cord.



I have seen it listed from $55-$85 -- should have sufficient head to
maintain good flow with the waterfalls.



My question this time is whether any of you have tried these pumps and have
you found them to be reliable? This pump only has a one year warrantee which
bothers me a bit, but it only would need to run 12 hrs/day.



The Aquascape 3,000 gal/hr pumps I currently am running use 280 watts, so
the energy savings would be substantial (~832 kWh/YR) for one pump.



Your feedback would be appreciated.



best,



doug