Pumps

 These high-efficiency pumps are ideal for streambed waterfalls when using a skimmer-biofall system.  


Aquascape 1500 Pump 
           
Rated Flow (GPH): 1,650
Watts: 205
Volts:  120
Max. Amps: 2.0
Operating Cost: $14.67/mo.
Shut-off Feet: 18
Discharge: 2" Female
Horsepower: 1/6
Cord Length:20 ft.
Suggested Pipe Dia: 1.5" or 2"


Aquascape 3000 Pump
Rated Flow (GPH): 2,900
Watts: 280
Volts:  120
Max. Amps: 2.6
Operating Cost: $21.02/mo.
Shut-off Feet: 20
Discharge: 2" Female
Horsepower: 1/5
Cord Length:20 ft.
Suggested Pipe Dia: 1.5" or 2"
 

Aquascape 4500 Pump
Rated Flow (GPH): 4,500
Watts: 625
Volts:  120
Max. Amps: 5.4
Operating Cost: $45.96/mo.
Shut-off Feet: 33
Discharge: 2" Female
Horsepower: 1/4
Cord Length:20 ft.
Suggested Pipe Dia:  2"
Aquascape 7500 Pump
Rated Flow (GPH): 6,700
Watts: 1200
Volts:  120
Max. Amps: 10.0
Operating Cost: $76.61/mo.
Shut-off Feet: 42
Discharge: 2" Female
Horsepower: 1/2
Cord Length:20 ft.
Suggested Pipe Dia:  3" pipe or two 2" pipes w/manifold

Aquascape 10,000 Pump
Rated Flow (GPH): 10,600
Watts: 1240
Volts:  120
Max. Amps: 11.0
Operating Cost: 87.55/mo.
Vertical Shut-off: 28'
Discharge: 3" Female
Cord Length:20 ft.
Horsepower: 1
 High Efficiency vs. Low Efficiency
Choosing a pump for a water garden should be based on a few job requirements. Desired flow, pumping height and electrical costs are all factors that need to be considered. The higher a pump needs to push water, the less flow you are going to get out of that pump. The pond kits come with pumps sized to turn a pond over at least once an hour. If pumping height is close to maximum pump shut-off height, substitute the next larger pump available. High efficiency pumps are higher quality, will last longer, and use less electricity. If project budget constraints are a concern, use a less expensive low efficiency pump. Pumps should be run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep the ecosystem functioning properly.