Pond Pump

I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with stuff`,
cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph pump so it
sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this? Also does anybody
recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with this pump? Thanks
papa63



Paul

"Paul" <> wrote in message
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>I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with stuff`,
> cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph pump so it
> sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this? Also does anybody
> recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with this pump? Thanks

I used a tip someone else posted about.. we use two of those open mesh pond
planting baskets, with a hole in the top for the cord and hose. Attach them
together with zip ties.

You'll probably have to get the bigger planters, but get the zip ties at
walmart instead of lowes or home depot, because they are cheaper there.


--
Gareee
(Gary Tabar Jr.)

>"Paul" <> wrote in message
>>I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with stuff`,
>> cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph pump so it
>> sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this? Also does anybody
>> recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with this pump? Thanks
>
On Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:01:06 CST, "Gareee©" <gareee->
wrote:

>I used a tip someone else posted about.. we use two of those open mesh pond
>planting baskets, with a hole in the top for the cord and hose. Attach them
>together with zip ties.
>
>You'll probably have to get the bigger planters, but get the zip ties at
>walmart instead of lowes or home depot, because they are cheaper there.

Right on, and here's a picture:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/koipond/photos/set1/09.jpg
~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us

On Mon, 4 Jun 2007 20:10:41 CST, "Paul" <> wrote:

>Also does anybody
>recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with this pump? Thanks
>papa63

My 1200 gph pump came with a 1" male tube fitting and the instructions
told me to use a flex tubing of that size. I prefer 1 1/2" ABS pipe,
even though it has elbows, it delivers flow adequate for my needs.

Regards,

Hal

Paul wrote:
> I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with
> stuff`, cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph
> pump so it sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this?
> Also does anybody recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with
> this pump? Thanks papa63
Clogged with 'what' stuff, and how often?
--
ßôyþëtë
London, UK

Just debris from in the pond, small roots, fallen foliage. About once a
week.thanks
"BoyPete" <> wrote in message
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> Paul wrote:
>> I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with
>> stuff`, cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph
>> pump so it sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this?
>> Also does anybody recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with
>> this pump? Thanks papa63
> Clogged with 'what' stuff, and how often?
> --
> ßôyþëtë
> London, UK
>

On Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:22:45 CST, "Paul" <> wrote:

>Just debris from in the pond, small roots, fallen foliage. About once a
>week.thanks
>"BoyPete" <> wrote in message
>news:...
>> Paul wrote:
>>> I have a 1200gal pond and the pump i use keeps getting clogged with
>>> stuff`, cutting down on the flow.Getting to be a chore. Its a 1200gph
>>> pump so it sucks pretty good. Is there a simple solution to this?
>>> Also does anybody recommend what size tubing/pipe i should use with
>>> this pump? Thanks papa63
>> Clogged with 'what' stuff, and how often?
>> --


Try putting some sort of screen out in front of the filter? Something
you can just pull out quickly and dump the debris?
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Minnow goddess, Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher.
Almost entirely harmless. Really.

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"Cyli" <> wrote in message
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> Try putting some sort of screen out in front of the filter? Something
> you can just pull out quickly and dump the debris?

I tried that for a number of months.. the screening gets clogged in a day,
and you are constantly yanking the pump out to clear it. SO much easier tio
build the mesh planter cage, and clean that once ever few weeks.

--
Gareee
(Gary Tabar Jr.)

On Sat, 9 Jun 2007 11:15:09 CST, "Gareee©"
<gareee-> wrote:

>"Cyli" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>
>> Try putting some sort of screen out in front of the filter? Something
>> you can just pull out quickly and dump the debris?
>
>I tried that for a number of months.. the screening gets clogged in a day,
>and you are constantly yanking the pump out to clear it. SO much easier tio
>build the mesh planter cage, and clean that once ever few weeks.

Yes. I didn't mean to attach it to the filter or pump, but to make a
box around the filter out of screening that could be lifted out,
shaken clean and popped right back over the filter.
--

r.bc: vixen
Minnow goddess, Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher.
Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli