Electric pump advice

[gizmo]

hi we have a pond that is 138 Gallons (629 Litres) and would like to have at least 2 water features do you need seperate pumps etc or is there a pump that will do all the ponds needs we have contacted electrican coming tomorrow for quote we need some advice on type of pump and kilo watt for type of cable needed to run pump etc thanks for your advice

 

[GBBUDD]

Um not sure where to start. the rule of thumb is to have a pump and filter that can move twice the volume of the pond in an hour . or at minimum of 1.5 times in an hour. so for sake of rounding up and doing more, your talking about a pump that is 300 gph your local aquarium store will have a pump that small. I don't know where you live or your electrical status but there are very few homes that would need more then a gfci receptacle be installed. Your on the right path talking to an electrician from what i can see.

 

[Ray G]

hi we have a pond that is 138 Gallons (629 Litres) and would like to have at least 2 water features do you need seperate pumps etc or is there a pump that will do all the ponds needs we have contacted electrican coming tomorrow for quote we need some advice on type of pump and kilo watt for type of cable needed to run pump etc thanks for your advice

THe local pet shop can sell you a pump that is more than adequate. You pond is small and almost any pump would be adequate for 2 water features. will there be any fish in the pond? If so remember to have a filter in there as well.

 

[mgmine]

You will need to install a valve to balance the flow and some way to split the water. If you use PVC pipe or ABS the fittings will be easy to find.

 

[gizmo]

many thanks for your replys we contaced world of water and was advised on a hozelock easyclear 6000 we have a electrican to do the wireing up on thursday if weather is ok