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Old 14-07-2008, 04:03 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
Derek Broughton Derek Broughton is offline
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Default 12 volt pond pumps
Paul wrote:

How about running a conventional 120v pond pump off of an inverter powered
by the 12v battery.

You lose up to 15% of your power to the conversion, and DC pumps are more
efficient in the first place.
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derek

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