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Forum: General

November 3rd 06, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.ponds

Replies: 3

Pond - Heat pump

Views: 2,922

Posted By PlainBill

Pond - Heat pump

I'm aware of heat pumps which use the earth as a heat sink, usually
via a burried pipe. Your scheme should work, but will be less
effective due to entropy.

My BIG question is "Why? Are the fish...

Forum: General

September 8th 06, 09:05 PM Posted to rec.ponds

Replies: 7

Pond pump runs dry after a few hours

Views: 3,123

Posted By PlainBill

Pond pump runs dry after a few hours

In a properly working system (no leaks on the suction side of the
pump), restricting the flow will not cause any problems. If a system
with unrestricted flow does develop a small suction-side leak...

Forum: General

September 6th 06, 06:09 PM Posted to rec.ponds

Replies: 7

Pond pump runs dry after a few hours

Views: 3,123

Posted By PlainBill

Pond pump runs dry after a few hours

I would say that drop is not normal. It implies that it is sucking
air as soon as the pump is turned on.

In addition to the other suggestions, possible air leaks can occur in
the seal on the shaft,...

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