Wednesday, August 3, 2011

What Is A Pond Pump And How To Choose The Right One For Your Koi?

By Jeremy Lee


Any budding pond enthusiastic may find it very interesting to own a pond. However, the maintenance of the pond is not as easier as people assume it to be. The following tips will help you buy the best pumping system for your pond.

There are a lot of pond pumps on the market. So, how do you know which pump is the best for your pond? Before you even visit your local pond specialist or look at pond pumps on the internet, the first thing you need to do is to accurately measure the size of your pond as this will determine how big a pump you will need. Many pond owners prefer to have a larger pump than is necessary and this is something which you should discuss with the pond specialist shop when you tell them the size of your pond. Another aspect of choosing the correct pond pump will revolve around the amount of pond features such as waterfalls and fountains that your pond has. The higher number of features the higher power pond pump your pond will require. If you have several pond features your pond specialist may even suggest having a separate smaller pond pump for each feature.

If you ready to get a new pump, check to ensure the pump has listed amount of biological filtration in recommendation figure and that the pump will turn the water over a minimum of twice per 24 hours. Ask the pump specialist about the benefits and drawbacks of the pump before you want to buy it. In order to get the best out of your pond pump you will need to ensure that it is being correctly maintained and care for. You need to check that the pump is working 24 hours a day and clean the pre-filters regularly. You have to check regularly the cable that attached the pump to ensure it operates on the tip top conditions.

Another great way is to install a mini replica of the feature without any pumping action at the sides of the garden. Floating plants can be place in the add on feature. It is often relaxing and attractive to have floating plants in the garden. while you build the water fountain, you can in fact converse with your friend about the features of the water garden and accessories. As an alternative, you can also use a DIY book while doing such jobs. You can also get in touch with the water garden suppliers to get your queries clarified.

If you refer to good gardening books, you can found they are two different types of pumps - the surface pump and submersible pump. The surface pump is usually enclosed in a container alongside the pool where a polythene tube is used feed the fountain or water fall. To undertake this installation is far less complicated than you could imagine. If you choose the alternative method - then the water garden submersible pump is a lot simpler. Plumbing is reduced to a minimum. Submersible pumps are not visible to the eye. This type of pump can not be seen due to its location submerged under water so therefore no sound.




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