Get Pumped Up with These Systems!

LC/DBM HorsePower - July 2011
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A beautiful water feature that functions correctly can transform any landscape project into the spectacular. That's why it's important to choose a pump that works with the lake or pond. Pay attention to the special features so you can choose the pump that best fits your project. For your convenience, these water pumps have been arranged by cost.

Rain Bird Corp.
Model No.: Low Profile Pump Station
Weight: Ranges from 1050 to 1300 lbs
Horsepower: Ranges from 3 to 10 horsepower
Power Consumption: Varies depending on power which can be 230VAC, 1 ph or 208, 230, 480 VAC, 3 ph
Max Flow Rate: Ranges from 35 gpm to 240 gpm (depending on pump and motor size)
Special Features: Optional features include flow meter, bypass, environmental package (heater + insulation), alarm light, alarm horn, PRV
Warranty: One year parts and labor with extended warranties available
Cost: Ranges from $12,000 to $17,000

Roman Fountains
Model No.: RDP-1 series mini-box pump/filter/water treatment/control unit
Weight: 350 lbs.
Horsepower: A half through 3 HP
Power Consumption: 115/230 volt 1 phase and 120/208 volt, 3 phase
Maximum Flow Rate: 160 GPM @ 40 TDH
Special Features: Modular one piece molded box design. Factory assembled, piped, wired and tested. Field ready to accept pipe and electrical connections to bulkhead and conduit fittings. Complete with breaker panel and time clock control.
Warranty: standard 1 year
Cost: $5,500 to $6,500ith minimal tail swing allows machine to perform in the most confined environments; proportional slide switch controls of auxiliary hydraulics provide smooth precise control.
Warranty: 2 years or 2,000 hours
Cost: $106,000

Watertronics
Model No.: WaterMax WF-3000
Weight: 550 to 1,300 lbs.
Horsepower: 2 to 50 HP
Flow Rate: 100 to 1,000+ gpm
Maximum Height of Water: No limit
Special Features: Stainless steel enclosures, stainless steel base, controls can be integrated with building controls, available remote monitoring and control
Warranty: 1 year limited
Cost: $5,000 to $15,000

Otterbine Barebo
Model No.: Industrial Aerators – High Volume
Weight: 205 lbs. average for complete system
Horsepower: 1 to 5HP
Power Consumption: Amperage varies 6.8 to 14.4 at 230 volts.
Maximum Flow Rate: 3.3 lbs. oxygen per HP hour, pumping over 900 gpm/hr
Special Features: High OTR and pumping rates of the High Volume allow it to quickly and effectively improve water quality and maintain cooler water temperatures in severe aquatic environments.
Warranty: 3 + 5 year warranty (3 years moving parts, 5 years non-moving parts)
Cost: $4,063 for complete system

EasyPro Pond Products
Model No.: TB14500
Weight: 72 lbs
Horsepower: 3 HP
Power Consumption: Amperage varies from 8.9-14.7 at 230 volt
Max Flow Rate: 202 gpm at 20' tdh; Max head of 72'.
Special Features: Continuous duty, 3'' discharge high - head submersible pump, includes 20' power cord and thermal overload protection.
Warranty: Two years
Cost: MSRP $1486.29

Atlantic Water Gardens
Model No.:TidalWave L-Series Pumps L305
Weight: 60 lbs.
Horsepower: .5 HP
Power Consumption: 6.4 Amps Max Flow Rate: 11,400 gph at 2.5' tdh
Special Features: Low-head/high-volume, axial flow TidalWave L-Series pumps are manufactured from cast-iron and stainless steel with a precision motor for thermal overload protection. Engineered for high volume applications with a double silicone carbide mechanical seal, dual drive bearings and a 32' power cord.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $1,425.71

Aqua Ultraviolet
Model No.: A10183 Sunami 1/3 HP Pump
Weight: 45 lbs
Horsepower: 1/3 HP
Power Consumption: 4.36 Amps
Max Flow Rate: 100 GPM at 10 ft of head
Special Features: Sunami high flow external pumps are quiet and energy efficient. RingLok design allows tool free access to basket and internals. Motors can be switched to upgrade to ¾, 3, 4, 5 HP using the existing body.
Warranty: against failure due to defects in materials and/or workmanship for one year from the purchase date.
Cost: MSRP $1,300

Neptune Chemical Pump Co.
Model No.: PZ/PZI Series
Weight: 7 to 8 lbs.
Power Consumption: 15 to 300 strokes per minute (manual), 1 to 300 stroke per minute (automatic/programmable models)
Power Consumption: Average power of 15 to 18 watts from 94 to 264 VAC
Max Flow Rate: 0.01 gph to 1.6 gph
Special Features: High stroking speed ensures more uniform distribution of chemical at low feed rates; pump delivery remains constant at any voltage from 94 to 264 VAC single phase and is not affected by voltage fluctuations; water and UV resistant; state-of-the-art control and programmable features; superior degassing head
Warranty: 1 year from the date of purchase
Cost ranges: $350 to $1,285

Performance Pro Pumps
Model No.: AP1-HF-C
Weight: 61 lbs.
Horsepower: 1 HP
Power Consumption: Service Factor amperage varies between 8 to 13.1 at 115 volts. At 230 volts the range is 4 to 6.55 amps.
Max Flow Rate: 223gpm @ 7.4' tdh. Shut-off head is 45'.
Special Features: 3'' ports, Quick Connect fittings for 2'' or 3'' pipe connections are included, dual voltage / dual Hertz ODP motor, true self-priming pump; fresh or saltwater configurations.
Warranty: freshwater - three-years; saltwater- one year
Cost: Catalogue List price $932.50 (dealer discounts available)

Aquatic Eco-Systems
Model No.: Pentair® WhisperFlo® Pumps WFE12
Horsepower: 3 hp
Power Consumption: 230 volts, 15/13.6 full load amps
Max Flow Rate: 1.15 SF
Special Features: WhisperFlo® high-performance pumps offer extremely high water flow in a quiet, energy-efficient package. Durable build makes them effective in residential and commercial applications. Include oversized strainer basket and volute.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $829.92

Fielding Pump
Model No.: ShinMaywa Norus 50CR2.4S Water Feature Pump
Weight: 18.0 LBS
Horsepower: 1/2
Power Consumption: 567 watts
Flow Rate: 5,100 GPH at 5' of head, maximum height 30', 1140 GPH
Special Features: The Norus series are one of the most reliable and energy efficient pumps sold in today's market. The air filled motor is designed for the rigors of continuous duty operation and the pumps are designed to operate even involving lower head applications.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $480

TotalPond
Model No.: TotalPond Hybrid Drive Waterfall Pumps LL2000
Weight: 8 lbs
Horsepower: 0.20
Power Consumption: 152 watts
Flow Rate: 2470 GPH
Maximum height of Water: 20 ft
Special Features: Designed to be 30% more efficient that typical pumps of this size and capacity; ensures long-lasting pump life and easy maintenance.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $179