Small pump problems

[NancyMc]

Attached is a photo of one of my water features which uses a very small pump. It frequently stops working, not that it doesn't actually run but it doesn't pump. Are there better pumps for a small birdbath like this?

 

[Nyboy]

Ebay has a lot of small pumps some even solar.

 

[Angel]

take it apart if you can and clean the motor with toothbrush and some water. also check lines for clogs

 

[HARO]

Almost all these small fountain pumps come from China, and a high percentage of them are defective right out of the box. I run the pond department at a local garden center, and I've tossed as many of these imports as I've sold. Look for (North) American or European products. You get what you pay for.
John

 

[Nyboy]

Haro Thank you that is good to know. Will be buying pump for fountain in future .

 

[Nyboy]

Would love to buy American, can you recommend a company ?

 

[NancyMc]

Yes, if you can recommend a company it would be greatly appreciated!

 

[HARO]

Pondmaster, a Nevada business, sells pumps that are apparently made in the USA, (Danner?) and Laguna has an excellent line of pumps (Max-Flo and Powerjet) made in Italy, but only from 600 gph up. OASE is a good European brand. I'm not that familiar with what is available in the USA. Laguna had (has?) a line of small pumps made in Italy, but replaced most of them with cheaper Chinese products. Nothing but problems!
John

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Pondmaster pumps (manufactured by Danner) are some of the most durable mag-drive pumps on the market.

 

[Feddy]

I purchased a small 168GPH pump from Harbor Freight yesterday for my spitter fountain, and it worked just fine out of the box. It was only $9, so if it only lasts for a couple seasons, I'll be fine.

 

[Nyboy]

Just bookmarked pondmasters website Thank you

 

[NancyMc]

Thank you all for the valuable information.