Pump recommendations

[Phyllis and Jim Hurley]

Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900. The pump is submerged on the bottom
and pushes through a 1.5 inch line.

Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our choice.

Jim

[Bonnie NJ]

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" > wrote in message
...
> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement.
> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our
> choice.
>
> Jim
>

I recommend the Supreme mag-drive pump. They seem to last a very long time
and are inexpensive to run. The sizes available are quite large and I'm
sure you'd find one to accomadate your pond.

--
Bonnie
NJ
>

[Kathy]

I second that motion. I have 3 ponds, and never have a problem. They take
about as much electricity as a 100W light bulb, and run for at least 6 to 8
years, so far. I just added another pond in the yard, and got my punp in 7
days.We don't have any local stores that carry much pond stuff, so thank
goodness for catalogs, and the net.Only people I hear complaining are ones
who use pumps that have oil in them. KathyAZ
"Bonnie NJ" > wrote in message
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> "Phyllis and Jim Hurley" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement.
>> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our
>> choice.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> I recommend the Supreme mag-drive pump. They seem to last a very long
> time and are inexpensive to run. The sizes available are quite large and
> I'm sure you'd find one to accomadate your pond.
>
> --
> Bonnie
> NJ
>>
>
>

[Benign Vanilla]

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" > wrote in message
...
> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900. The pump is submerged on the bottom
> and pushes through a 1.5 inch line.
>
> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our
choice.

I've used 2-3 different Beckett pumps for various purposes. I've even
"accidently" run my 1000GPH Beckett dry a few times, and it has survived.
The Mag drives are very popular, but I wouldn't underestimate the
Beckett/Cheapo Depot pumps.


--
BV
Webporgmaster of iheartmypond.com
http://www.iheartmypond.com
I'll be leaning on the bus stop post.

[Yabbadoo]

Don't know whether the same service exists in USA, but here in UK the pump
mfrs will take back and repair (or sell you a refurbished) pump - costs
about 60% of new.

Just a thought ... Sincerely, Len.

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" > wrote in message
...
> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900. The pump is submerged on the bottom
> and pushes through a 1.5 inch line.
>
> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our
> choice.
>
> Jim
>
>

[San Diego Joe]

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote:

> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900. The pump is submerged on the bottom
> and pushes through a 1.5 inch line.
>
> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our choice.
>
> Jim
>
>
Hi guys,

I have a Tsurumi that I have been very happy with.

San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Goldfish, a RES named Colombo and an Oscar.

[JB]

I'm using an Oase Auquamax for my pond - 3,000 gallons. Works like a charm.


"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" > wrote in message
...
> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900. The pump is submerged on the bottom
> and pushes through a 1.5 inch line.
>
> Recommendations? Operating cost and reliability are central in our
> choice.
>
> Jim
>
>

[zookeeper]

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote:
> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900 ...

I'm so glad you asked this question -- sorry to hear about your pump though.
Our 8 yo Little Giant submersible pump recently quit as well (ran it
24/7/265 for most of that time). We're thinking about doing some replumbing
to add a bottom drain, skimmer, and maybe using a nonsubmersible pump. We
have a month or two to mull over, design and rework. Any recommendations are
appreciated.
--
Zookeeper
Oregon, USDA Zone 7
3500gal pond, 13 pond piggies

[RichToyBox]

Both of my ponds now have bottom drains, vortex filters, bead filters, and
skimmers, and between the two ponds, there are three sequence pumps running
continuously. For a low pressure, high flow pump, they are hard to beat,
though there are a couple of others that are suppose to be as good, such as
Lim's pumps.
--
RichToyBox
http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html

"zookeeper" > wrote in message
...
> "Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote:
>> Our pump went out after 7 years. Time to find a replacement. Our system
>> holds 3900 gal. The main pond 2900 ...
>
> I'm so glad you asked this question -- sorry to hear about your pump
> though.
> Our 8 yo Little Giant submersible pump recently quit as well (ran it
> 24/7/265 for most of that time). We're thinking about doing some
> replumbing
> to add a bottom drain, skimmer, and maybe using a nonsubmersible pump. We
> have a month or two to mull over, design and rework. Any recommendations
> are
> appreciated.
> --
> Zookeeper
> Oregon, USDA Zone 7
> 3500gal pond, 13 pond piggies
>
>