5 replies to this topic

[Stouty109]

can u use a sump pumps for a pond pump?

[koiguy1969]

sump pumps arent meant for continuous running..but short intervals..just get a good submersable and youll be happy.

[DrCase]

I have a pond pump that makes a good sump pump

[koikeepr]

...but you don't have a good sump pump that makes a good pond pump?

Koiguy is on the money...sump pumps are typically not meant for long-term 24/7 continuous use. And if you see one that is, look carefully at the wattage because I would bet that sucker would eat a lot of wattage in comparison to a regular submersible pump.

[DrCase]

koikeepr said:

...but you don't have a good sump pump that makes a good pond pump?

Koiguy is on the money...sump pumps are typically not meant for long-term 24/7 continuous use. And if you see one that is, look carefully at the wattage because I would bet that sucker would eat a lot of wattage in comparison to a regular submersible pump.

No
But I got a old pond pump that started to leak oil so all i use it for is to pump non pond water
and it still works well after many sump pumps have failed

[koikeepr]

That's an important note too--always make sure to use pumps that do not have oil in them for ponds! Any spillage or leak can kill your fish!