Matala Pump Defender-9" ID- MPD-9 Green

[sammy85430]

Installed this pump protector and couldn't be happier! NOTHING put water travels through the pump! Have to clean it once a month by hosing it down outside the skimmer. But other than that works great!

Amazon.com: Matala Pump Defender-9" ID- MPD-9 Green

Amazon.com: Matala Pump Defender-9" ID- MPD-9 Green

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[Tula]

I used this on our 3000 gph waterfall pump. It worked really well until it began to clog. Un fortunately it got so it was really clogged up so I removed it. Mine was pulling straight from the pond, no prefilter.....so a lot of dirty water. I'm really happy it's working well for you and hope it continues for many a year

 

[Mmathis]

@sammy85430 Welcome back! Are you hosing it with tap water or water from the pond?

 

[sammy85430]

I used this on our 3000 gph waterfall pump. It worked really well until it began to clog. Un fortunately it got so it was really clogged up so I removed it. Mine was pulling straight from the pond, no prefilter.....so a lot of dirty water. I'm really happy it's working well for you and hope it continues for many a year

Thanks! I can tell when its dirty by watching the waterfalls and when it slows down slightly. I then just pull it and hose down. Usually once a month. The water from the pump goes through an extensive bio filter media setup to the waterfalls. But you are right. When pulling from the pond it collects quite the build up.

 

[sammy85430]

@sammy85430 Welcome back! Are you hosing it with tap water or water from the pond?

Tap water. I usually do it when I have to add water and treatment.