pumps

04-09-2007, 10:08 PM

I am new to this so I have dumb question do I leave me fish pond pump on 24/7 ???

Gman8220

04-10-2007, 08:03 AM

chris

Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Posts: 76

What are you using the pump for?

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Chris Edwards

04-11-2007, 09:14 AM

Gman8220

Join Date: Apr 2007

Posts: 7

It is large semi large pond the water gos into a skimmer then is pumped to the water fall on the other side of the pond . Should the pump run 24/7 ??

04-12-2007, 02:39 PM

chris

Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Posts: 76

Its completely up to you. Since the pump is a filter and helps keep the pond oxygenated I would use your test kits to make sure it stays in the proper parameters while cutting the run time back.

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Chris Edwards

04-19-2007, 11:38 PM

richdeer3

Join Date: Mar 2007

Posts: 57

Yes you need to leave your pumps on 24/7. You learn more about pumps on http://www.richdeer3pondsupplies.com Just look under the pumps page for ABC of Pumps and How to figure the energy usage. More questions? email me at All forum members receive a 10% discount. April code; showers May code; flowers Happy ponding, Gail