'how to' advice
You may want to install a Water Pump for your pond because you have fish and you want to improve circulation, or you want to add a filter to make the water clearer, which is made easier by installing a pump. But what you probably want is due to aesthetic value, because everyone loves the sight and sound of calm moving water.
What to consider first
First of all, it's important to consider the size of your pond. Evidently, a larger pond requires a more powerful pump. A small-sized pond can fuction with a 24-volt pump while larger ponds require 110-volts. You must also decide if you want a submersible pump or an external pump. Another factor to keep in mind is where the power source for your pump is located. Be aware that you are mixing water with electricity. Take extra caution during to procedure, especially if you already have fish in your pond.
Installing the pump
Submersible pumps sit under water and stop working when insulation on the wires rubs against the wall of the well. Any underground cable must be buried at least 18 inches deep. A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is recommended to protect you from an electrical shock.
You must keep the pump off the very bottom of the pond, or it will begin sucking on debris. To avoid this, place the pump on a cinderblock or a stack of flat rocks. Afterwards, attach a piece of flexible tubing to the output of the pump and clamp it on firmly using the hose clamp. Direct the tubing towards where you want it to go, under a part of a fountain, or run it up a waterfall which will be discussed in the next section.
Click here for tips on how to install a waterfall in your pond.
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