Sale on pumps! - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T09:51:41Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/sale-on-pumps?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A468146&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you look at the link, it d…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-27:4778851:Comment:4681622013-04-27T19:44:26.130ZChelsea Brannanhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChelseaBrannan
<p>If you look at the link, it does contain listings for sump pumps AND pond pumps. For some reason both came up when I searched, but the focus should be the actual pond pumps, I would never suggest a sump pump for aquaponic use. Also, If you go the individual page for the pond pump you are interested in, you can click on the product description and there will be another link to down load a PDF which lists the head height by pump product number. That is where I found the information for the one…</p>
<p>If you look at the link, it does contain listings for sump pumps AND pond pumps. For some reason both came up when I searched, but the focus should be the actual pond pumps, I would never suggest a sump pump for aquaponic use. Also, If you go the individual page for the pond pump you are interested in, you can click on the product description and there will be another link to down load a PDF which lists the head height by pump product number. That is where I found the information for the one I first listed. Lee, Thanks for the heads up on the warranty :)</p> Good info, Jim.
My pond pum…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-27:4778851:Comment:4681462013-04-27T15:48:12.751ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Good info, Jim. </p>
<p>My pond pump h<span>as run 77,000 off/on cycles over 18 months with no problems. R<span>ated 60 w<span>att but <span>actu<span>al is <span>about 50. Quiet One - Llifegu<span>ard Products. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p>Good info, Jim. </p>
<p>My pond pump h<span>as run 77,000 off/on cycles over 18 months with no problems. R<span>ated 60 w<span>att but <span>actu<span>al is <span>about 50. Quiet One - Llifegu<span>ard Products. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Just be sure they are not "oi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-27:4778851:Comment:4680532013-04-27T14:08:06.836ZJim Fiskhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JimFisk
<p>Just be sure they are not "oil filled" as most "sump pumps" are. That oil when it leaks will destroy your system. I stick to pond or water fall pumps meant for "green" applications. Many of us have started out with that sump pump we already had and I for one got very nervous and couldn't wait to replace it. I have replaced many a sump or septic pump over the years as an electrician that had lost all it's oil. In my experience: if it has a built in switch it is probably oil filled. Also look…</p>
<p>Just be sure they are not "oil filled" as most "sump pumps" are. That oil when it leaks will destroy your system. I stick to pond or water fall pumps meant for "green" applications. Many of us have started out with that sump pump we already had and I for one got very nervous and couldn't wait to replace it. I have replaced many a sump or septic pump over the years as an electrician that had lost all it's oil. In my experience: if it has a built in switch it is probably oil filled. Also look for a small plug on top. They often make it very hard to tell without extensive research. If it is for a sump, they really don't have to tell you. If for ponds, etc. They usually will make a point of NO OIL. Just say'n<a rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/></a></p> I am using the 1/4 HP pump(68…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-27:4778851:Comment:4679402013-04-27T11:09:57.710ZLee Scotthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LeeScott
<p>I am using the 1/4 HP pump(68486). It is lifting almost 20' with no issues. It is economical to run.</p>
<p>Also, I usually buy the extended warranty and at this price a second pump as a backup.<br/>The extended warranty ($9.95) will get you a NEW pump if it fails within 2 years.<br/>Hard to beat that deal.</p>
<p>The float switch on this pump is great in my sump tank and turns off if the water gets too low and saves draining my system when a pipe leaks etc.</p>
<p>I am using the 1/4 HP pump(68486). It is lifting almost 20' with no issues. It is economical to run.</p>
<p>Also, I usually buy the extended warranty and at this price a second pump as a backup.<br/>The extended warranty ($9.95) will get you a NEW pump if it fails within 2 years.<br/>Hard to beat that deal.</p>
<p>The float switch on this pump is great in my sump tank and turns off if the water gets too low and saves draining my system when a pipe leaks etc.</p> I have had a couple of these.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-27:4778851:Comment:4679272013-04-27T03:24:56.483ZBob Terrellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BobTerrell
<p>I have had a couple of these. If you use them buy two so when it goes out you have a spare. The lift data is not on the web site but is on the box, I am going to test the lift because I am going to go to an overhead piping system.</p>
<p>I have had a couple of these. If you use them buy two so when it goes out you have a spare. The lift data is not on the web site but is on the box, I am going to test the lift because I am going to go to an overhead piping system.</p>