Selecting the Right Pump Type for Your Fountain

When designing a fountain into your yard, garden or home design you need to give some thought as to the type of pump you will need for your fountain.

There are two types of fountain pumps. The first is a clean water pump. This is for ponds that are small, man-made and do not use rain runoff to fill them. The bottoms of these ponds are made of plastic or concrete, and are filled with water that is clear, is not cloudy, and contains no debris. Clean water ponds are very few. However, if you do have one, then you can use a clean water pump. These are stainless steel pumps that have a lip, which separates the water chamber and the electric compartments. I do want to iterate a word of caution. These pumps do have a long life span, providing that the water is clean. Even the smallest particles of debris will damage a clean water pump and resulting in it requiring repairing or replacing.

The next type of pump is the trash pump. Trash pumps are for any pond that gets its water from rain runoff. This type of water is generally somewhat cloudy, contains dirt particles, leaves, clay, and other natural debris. There are several different models of trash pumps some are ideal for comparatively clear water, while others are made to handle water in outdoor ponds that contain such foreign objects that cannot be removed by the occasional scooping of the surface.

Another problem with floating fountains occurs when the water level drops, and the pump can and often times does sink down into the mud. This will cause most pumps to clog, including the strongest of trash pumps. To help reduce the damage this can cause, a mesh filter cage can be is well worth its price. You can find one for approximately $75.00, which will keep the pump out of the mud even during droughts.

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