Pump Up These Water Features

LC/DBM HorsePower - October 2010
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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.

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: 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 against defects in materials and workmanship
Cost: $5,000 to $15,000

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.
Maximum Flow Rate: 223 gpm @ 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 3 years; saltwater 1 year
Cost: $932.50

Aquascape PRO
Model No.: Tsurumi 3PN Pump 50PN-2.25S
Weight: 22.5 lbs.
Horsepower: 1/3 HP
Power Consumption: 479 watts
Flow Rate: 3,630 gph
Maximum height: 30 feet
Special Features: These energy efficient pumps are designed for continuous duty applications and known for their reliable operation. They are recommended for high head and perform better with 5 feet of vertical height or more.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $489.99

Fielding Pump
Model No.:ShinMaywa Norus 50CR2.4S Water Feature Pump
Weight: 18 lbs.
Horsepower: 1/2 HP
Power Consumption: 567 watts
Flow Rate: 5,100 gph at 5 feet of head, maximum height 30 feet, 1,140 gph. Norus series are one of the most reliable and energy efficient pumps. 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

EasyPro Pond Products
Model No.: TH400
Weight: 22 lbs.
Horsepower: 1/2 HP
Power Consumption: 4.9 amps
Flow rate: 5,100 gph with maximum head of 36'
Special Features: Extremely durable, continuous duty design makes these pumps perfect choice for water features. Energy efficient, compact, powerful and reliable, the TH pumps provide excellent results at affordable cost. More than 97 percent continuous operation success rate!
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $355.40

TotalPond
Model No.: Hybrid Drive Waterfall Pumps LL2000
Weight: 8 lbs.
Horsepower: 0.2 HP
Power Consumption: 152 watts
Flow Rate: 2,470 gph
Maximum height of Water: 20 feet
Special Features: Designed to be 30 percent more efficient that typical pumps of this size and capacity; ensures long-lasting pump life and easy maintenance.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $179