Fountain Pump Specs Demystified – How to choose the right fountain pump
Fountain Pump Specs Demystified – How to choose the right fountain pump
Demystifing specs for a solar or electric fountain pump. What is gallons per hour (GPH)? What is the max lift for a pump? What’s max head or head height spec for fountain pumps? Does pump voltage and wattage matter when choosing the right fountain pump?
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Electric vs. Solar Pump Test: https://youtu.be/w6fUa6dHUGc
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Most important specs:
1- GPH (Gallons per hour)
2- Head height (or max head)
3- Lift (or max lift)
4- Cord length
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Does anybody know why fountain pumps do not come with long enough pipe from bottom of the pond to come out of the water. My pond is 1 meter high but cannot find a fountain pump with over a meter pipe ?? I don’t get it . Any help would be great. Excellent video.
Thanks
This was super helpful and covered the points well. As I was reading various how to descriptions I was getting more and more unsure.
I do have a question- I want to do a small fountain with 3 heads- do I then multiply my Max Head and Max Lift by the 3?
Omg. I love you. Thank you!! It’s like having to break legs to get any of this explained, but in less than 15 minutes you schooled the heck out of me. Thank you again. I so subscribed and am looking forward to watching all your videos😊
What’s the difference between an aquarium pump and a fountain pump? I bought a cement statue fountain and they have an aquarium pump in it. 1500 LH but it barely pumps water up, it’s a trickle.
Oh man… I’m going through this right now.
Thank you for the information.
Really liked your video but I have a question. What does this mean max flow rate: 180 l/h mean?
What pump do I need for a large rock with a one inch pipe coming up the center? Pump is going to be approximately 5 feet below the top of the rock. The rock is about 44 inches tall and 40 inches wide. I’m pretty sure the pipe is one inch or maybe 11/4 inch diameter.
Hi. Have to get one. How long Will thepump run on a fully charged battery?
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Thank you for the thoughtful video.
perfect timing. thanks .
Thanks so much! VERY HELPFUL! 😇
You saved me from buying the wrong pump!!
Great job deciphering all the manufacturers jargon!
I have just replaced my fountain pump with the same size one ( Little Giant 100 ) , this new pump shoots the water higher than the old pump – too high for fountain ( maybe new is stronger than the older one ? being new ). I have a two level fountain ( flower round shape ) . How may I tone down the pressure so it won’t shoot so high . Thank you for any help