Buyer’s Guide: Finding a Submersible Pond Pump

A submersible pond pump is the heart of your pond. If you want a beautiful, healthy pond in your garden space, it is absolutely crucial to have a submersible pond pump. Without a pump in your pond, the water will be still and become stagnant. A stagnant, dormant pond is a breeding ground for tons of active bacteria and mosquitoes. This not the beautiful pond you want for your garden oasis.

There are a few things to take into consideration when purchasing a submersible pond pump. First of all it is important to take into consideration the functionality of the pump with your pond. You have to make sure you know the GPH of your submersible pond pump. The GPH means gallons per hour. The pumping capacity should be at least half the volume of your pond. Having the correct size and amount is critical in less you enjoy multitudes of mosquitoes. If you have fish or a waterfall in your pond the GPH should be increased. Make sure to really look at the pump before you purchase it. If it looks cheaply made it probably is. You want a durable pump, not one that will last a month and then break down.  Another factor to take into consideration is the cost of your submersible pond pump. In this case you get what you pay for. A cheap submersible pond pump will clog and break down quickly. It is also important to buy an energy efficient pond pump which will in the long run save you on large electricity bills. A proper pump should come with a two year warranty.

There are many styles, uses and brands of a submersible pond pump. Here are a few of the top pumps used for ponds. The SuperFlo 800/1000/2000/3000/4000 has centrifugal pumps with a magnetic movement, driven by a watertight synchronous motor. There is minimum maintenance and the cleaning of the filter and motor is done periodically. Some other popular submersible pond pumps are Blagdon pumps, the multi-purpose Easy Pump, Edan feature pumps and Solar Trend pumps. All of these pumps come with warranties and are excellent.

Ponds are becoming more and more popular over the years. Here are a few great stores that carry a submersible pond pump for your pond: www.ebay.com, www.GrayStoneCreations.com, www.gardensupermarket.com, www.practical-water-gardens.com, and www.okanagankoi.com. Enjoy your pond but remember to purchase your submersible pond pump!