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Recommend a good 4K hr pump? Replacing sump-pump

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Posted by theanimala z6 NJ (My Page) on
Sat, Mar 24, 12 at 9:22

I had my pond put in last year and the installer put a sump-pump in the skimmer as the main pump. The pond is around 800 gallons with a nice waterfall about 4 feet high that splits into two smaller falls. He used a sump pump which really puts on the volume of water but I know it will not last long term. I am wondering what would be a good pump that will be energy efficient, last several years, and put out around 4000 GPH to feed the waterfall. Any recommendations?

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did you post your numbers right?you want to put a 4000 gph pump in a 800 gal.pond.to answer your question the performance pro is a great pump.the 1/4 hp will pump 4900 gal per hr. 9 1/2 ft. high. uses about 300 watts.have had mine for 12 yrs.

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I have used the EcoPlus pump for the last two years, I run it during the winter with success if you can find them. Bought them off eBay. Here it is on Amazon

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ALPINE-CYCLONE-PUMP-8000-GPH-WATERFALL-POND-PUM P-/220762874321?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33667e21d1#ht_1091wt_92

I also have a Alpine Cyclone 8000 pump if you need something with kick. I have to push water 50 feet uphill and this works nicely? I run his one in the Summer, creates a lovely noisey waterfall.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/ALPINE-CYCLONE-PUMP-8000-GPH-WATERFALL-POND-PUM P-/220762874321?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33667e21d1#ht_1091wt_92

Here is a link that might be useful: EcoPlus 4950 Gallon Pump

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