best external pump

[Cdsdave]

2000 gallon pond with a Euro p 4000 gph external pump that is once again breaking. This is the second pump I've gotten that has busted. Same deal. Internal parts start rattling around and water stops flowing. I'm done with this product. The company I bought it from did send me the replacement free of charge but I cannot keep replacing it every other month.

My question is are performance pro artesian pumps worth the money? I need something reliable and hopefully quieter than what I have now.

Thanks everyone
Dave

 

[lamluu]

you can try Reeflo .I know pumps go with 5 years warranty or Elite 800 platinum 5600 ,pumps go with 4 years warranty good luck if good just reply to let me know

 

[Meyer Jordan]

2000 gallon pond with a Euro p 4000 gph external pump that is once again breaking. This is the second pump I've gotten that has busted. Same deal. Internal parts start rattling around and water stops flowing. I'm done with this product. The company I bought it from did send me the replacement free of charge but I cannot keep replacing it every other month.

My question is are performance pro artesian pumps worth the money? I need something reliable and hopefully quieter than what I have now.

Thanks everyone
Dave

Peformance Pro is an old, well-established and respected brand of external pump. I would not hesitate one second in the purchase of one.

 

[sissy]

Can I ask if the pump needs protection from weather and what size debris it can pass through it safely .Reason I ask is because a new ponder here left his external out running all winter last year and come spring it was not working properly .He has it out in the weather and not protected at all .I always understood they needed protected and needed brought in come winter .I have never had an external pump because I do not want that hassle ,but was wondering about this .He told me his said it could be left out .?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Can I ask if the pump needs protection from weather and what size debris it can pass through it safely .Reason I ask is because a new ponder here left his external out running all winter last year and come spring it was not working properly .He has it out in the weather and not protected at all .I always understood they needed protected and needed brought in come winter .I have never had an external pump because I do not want that hassle ,but was wondering about this .He told me his said it could be left out .?

External pumps can be left out during the winter months. However, If the system is to be shut down, the plumbing must be completely drained. Swimming pool pumps are left in place year round.

 

[sissy]

But can they be running that whole time ,because I know down here they turn the swimming pool pumps off come the end of the season .Which here seems to be September unless they have a pool water heater .I know I always read on here that ones with external pumps drain and store there's inside .I know I have read Addy doing that .Is it better for the pump to be stored inside than left out all winter with snow covering it .I know with snow and sun you get condensation and that can refreeze and crack things .Sorry that maybe this sounds dumb ,but you don't learn by not asking

 

[Meyer Jordan]

With external pumps, if the procedures recommended by most swimming pool manufacturers are followed for winterizing the system, pumps may be left in place.

 

[MitchM]

This thread is a year and a half old....

I bring in my external pump for the winter. Ice can do incredible damage.

 

[sissy]

yeh I noticed how old thread was but have always wondered and had a chance to ask seems like a lot of us on here have sub. pumps

 

[DoDad]

Reeflo and Elite pumps are the same. They are manufactuered by Precision Fluid Dynamics.
So if you want one of these at a cheaper price contact Steve. http://www.highdesertkoi.com/

 

[smithmal]

Bump on an old thread.

What external pump would you suggest for a small 350 gallon duck pond? Planning on adding a variety of filters to help with removing biomaterial including swirl flow (30 gallon), biofilter (K1 media; 35 gallon) and two hydroponic beds. There will be a low waterfall (about 2') to add oxygen back to the water.