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I need some input on external pump install
Last weekend I installed a Savio Skimmerfilter, and a Sequence 1000,
5000S external pump. Comming out of the bottom of the skimmer, my pump is 2 foot above pond level. Everything is working, but I have a bad check valve. I'm going to work on this thing this weekend, I need idea's on what to do with the pump. I don't want to dig a 3 foot hole big enough for the pump and work area. Should I just leave the pump where it is, or dig a 3' hole? Thanks Michael |
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I need some input on external pump install
If you are able to prime the pump, then it really doesn't matter if it is at
the current location or in a pit. If you put it in a pit, you need to be sure the pit is well drained. The Sequence pumps don't like to run under water. Mine did once, tripped the GFCI, and after about 2 days of drying out, it ran well, but I don't recommend drowning the pump. A pit sometimes makes it easier to hide the pump, but again, be sure it drains well. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html "mike" wrote in message news Last weekend I installed a Savio Skimmerfilter, and a Sequence 1000, 5000S external pump. Comming out of the bottom of the skimmer, my pump is 2 foot above pond level. Everything is working, but I have a bad check valve. I'm going to work on this thing this weekend, I need idea's on what to do with the pump. I don't want to dig a 3 foot hole big enough for the pump and work area. Should I just leave the pump where it is, or dig a 3' hole? Thanks Michael |
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I need some input on external pump install
Thanks much for the reply, I guess I'll just leave it alone. I have to
change the check valve, but will not repipe it. The pump is already about a foot underground now. The top of the pump strainer basket is just on top of the ground. Hey, beautiful pond! Michael Mobile Al. http://home.mchsi.com/~herrin30/ On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 00:51:05 +0000, RichToyBox wrote: If you are able to prime the pump, then it really doesn't matter if it is at the current location or in a pit. If you put it in a pit, you need to be sure the pit is well drained. The Sequence pumps don't like to run under water. Mine did once, tripped the GFCI, and after about 2 days of drying out, it ran well, but I don't recommend drowning the pump. A pit sometimes makes it easier to hide the pump, but again, be sure it drains well. |
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