Pump recommendations

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

"Phyllis and Jim Hurley" wrote in message
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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.

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Bonnie
NJ

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

"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.


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

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

"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.

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

"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

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
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"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