pond pumps and filters

[sissy]

yep used to do that too but now have to click on them to make them bigger

 

[sissy]

had to add pics of how much water 2150 gph harbor freight pump puts out 3 places .number 1 60 gallon filter 175 watts 20 feet of head on sump pump hose that splits off to 3 places filter 2 and then 3 is pipe in pond with holes drilled in it .18- 1/4 inch holes in pvc .The drill bit was 1/4 inch

 

[j.w]

Got this email back from Webb's and they say:

Hello Janice


All MaxFlo pumps are made in Italy. The models with the yellow emblem are the new version of this pump.

Please let me know if you need anything further.

 

[sissy]

odd because I was told different and that the one with the yellow emblem was made in China ,Even haro said that .I did not keep my e-mail but sure wish I did.I looked at there sight and it says Italy and makes me wonder now .

 

[HARO]

No, no,no, Sissy. The Power-Jet and MaxFlo pumps are made in Italy, even the new yellow-accented ones. The Chinese pumps have names like 'Statuary Pump', 'Fountain Pump', and maybe one or two more. The MaxFlo is your basic pump only, while the Power-Jets come with a diverter valve and fountain kit, and have smaller openings in the 'cage' to prevent the fountain clogging.
John

 

[sissy]

Then that must be what they were talking about .Glad that is cleared up .He did tell me the new pumps use less wattage but he did say that I should compare pump power for the same distance ,I looked closely and they were right .The new ones use called the next generation ones 2900 gph use 112 watts but pump less water .I had told them the size and distance to my filters and they guided me to the one I needed since I still wanted to use 2 pumps .They had originally suggested the 4200 gph .The next generation ones also cost more money .I read 1 other pump that said some thing about wattage and head power.Seems the pumps that use the most energy have the most pumping power

 

[sissy]

well got the pump and they sent me the wrong one .It is the new one that just came out on the market and it uses 112 watts of power and costs more than the other one .The one I ordered cost 179.85 and the new one costs more .The 179 dollar one uses 130 watts of power and the new one uses 112 watts of power

 

[sissy]

just went on there facebook sight and if you like them on facebook and add at checkout FB15 you get 15% off your order

 

[sissy]

It came with 2 quick connects a big one and stepped one .Taking pics now

 

[sissy]

I just hope the 112 watt one lives up .Used key thing to show how big opening is on second adapter .I figured everyone can relate to the size that way.I will try it out in the stock tank first

 

[sissy]

opening now that I found measuring tape on larger adapter is 1 1/2 inch .pump turtle is smaller than my Harbor freight one ,about 11 inches round and hf one is 15 inches round.I do not like the fact that the screws holding the turtle case closed are plastic .They will break I am sure .4 plastic screws

 

[sissy]

have to wait until sun is on pond ,my gosh my fingers are frozen.I just place it in the pond and plugged it in.I will also check it on watt tester then

 

[sissy]

hands frozen but this is the new pump filter 1 filter 2 extra 1/4 inch holes in pvc pipe .sorry about the watt tester I could not feel my hands any more second pics was a half hour later on watt tester and then old pump I took off which is the hf pump that hf replaced .I will use it at the other house ,I took a little better pic as I forgot to lift pvc pipe ,did not lift it enough but I could not really feel my fingers any more .New pump is using 106 watts of power verses harbor freight one that is using 165 watts .I hope this will help everyone

 

[sissy]

1 other thing the 1 1/2 inch adapter was to big for hose had to cut down step adapter

 

[j.w]

Thanks for all the good info sissy and looks like the one you bought pumps a good amount of water. I have a waterfall that mine would run to and so the pump would sit down in 3&1/2' of water and then waterfall height is about 3' tall to the top so total of 6&1/2' to pump up to. My pond holds about 2400 gals. Wonder if it would be wise for me to buy the 4200 gph pump and does it make a difference if the pump hose that is attached to that new filter thing I got is quite long at about 15' or longer. I just have that hose laying around on the bottom that long in case I want to move the filter around to a different area and also can lift it out and clean it w/o having to get in there and take it off the pump.
Good to know all the max flo ones are from Italy. Thanks Haro!