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Select from several energy efficient, reliable magnetic drive pumps from 60 GPH to 2000 GPH. The most popular sizes used with the larger decorative falls or the Bird Creek collection include the 60, 120, 200, 300 and 650 GPH models. All pumps have a one-year warranty. For more detailed information on what size pump you need review the tips below.

PUMP MODEL	CORD Length	Watts	Max GPH	Max Ht. ft.	Discharge diameter	Flow Adj.	Price
60 GPH CAL Mag drive Click here to order - SKU 3222 Shipping charge is $6.95	6 ft.	4	60	1.5	1/2"	Y	$17.90
120 GPH Magnetic drive Click here to order - SKU 3223 Shipping charge is $7.95	6 ft.	10	120	3	1/2"	Y	$19.95
200 GPH Mag drive pump Click here to order - SKU 3224 Shipping charge is $7.95	6 ft.	10	200	4	1/2 & 3/4"	N	$27.95
300 GPH Mag drive pump Click here to order - SKU 3225 Shipping charge is $8.95	6 ft.	22	300	7	3/4"	Y	$49.00
500 GPH Mag drive Pump Click here to order - SKU 3226 Shipping charge is $8.95	9 ft.	50	500	10	3/4"	N	$64.00
650 GPH Mag drive pump Click here to order - SKU 3227 Shipping charge is $8.95	6 ft.	25	650	10	3/4"	Y	$69.00
900 GPH Mag drive pump Click here to order - SKU 3228 Shipping charge is $9.95	6 ft.	55	900	17	3/4"	N	$109.00
1200 GPH Mag drive Pump Click here to order - SKU 3229 Shipping charge is $11.95	15 ft.	120	1200	19	3/4"	N	$135.00
2000 GPH Mag drive Pump Click here to order - SKU 3230 Shipping charge is $13.95	18 ft.	200	2000	23	1"	Y	$179.00

"What size pump do I need?" is a question we are frequently asked. Following is a guide to selecting the pump that is right for your situation:

1. Type of pump - For energy efficiency, we recommend magnetic drive pumps in virtually all installations. In this design, the rotor operates in the water being pumped, and can easily be serviced or replaced by the owner. As an example of how little electricity magnetic drive pumps use, a 100 GPH pump will use about 10 watts, and a 600 GPH about 25 watts. Direct drive pumps should only be considered for pumping large amounts of water to high heights, for instance more than 2,000 GPH to over 10 ft. high.

2. Physical size of the pump - Many replacement pumps are for ornamental fountains, and hence the new pump must fit where the old pump was and connect to the existing fountain's tubing or fitting. In this case, measure the space available for the pump and measure the size of the connection. Also determine if the old was pump a submersible or in-line pump. Most are submersible, that is they are installed under the water level. Tubing or connection size differences can be usually be adapted for, but they must be known. 3/8" and 1/2" tubing and connections are common for modest sized fountains.

3. Pump Capacity or Flow Rate - This is measured in GPH (gallons per hour). In a replacement situation, select the pump that is approximately the same size as what you are replacing unless you were not happy with its performance. If in doubt, err to the high side as flow rate can be reduced but not increased. For new installations, first establish how high and how far you will be pumping the water.

4. Pumping Height - Determine how high you will be pumping the water above the pond surface. You will need to use this number to determine the pump's ACTUAL capacity for your installation. Most pumps come with a GPH versus height table. For the pumps we currently offer, we can provide this table. Example: A 600 GPH magnetic drive pump pumping to a height of 4 ft. will actually deliver 320 GPH at 4 ft.

5. Tubing size - Always use at least the minimum size tubing recommended for the pump. If in doubt, larger tubing will provide an actual flow rate closer to the published flow rate from the pump table. For long installations, say more than 12 ft., larger tubing may eliminate the need to go to a larger pump, and hence save you investment dollars and operating costs. Example: when using a 600 GPH pump for a 25 ft long creek, increase from recommended 3/4" tubing to 1" tubing.

Next use the following two criteria to select a pump which meets or exceeds BOTH criteria. For pump choices, see the chart above.

6. Waterfalls - plan on a minimum delivered flow rate of 50 GPH per inch of waterfall width.

Example: 200 GPH for a 4 inch wide waterfall. Again, err on the high side, for more gives a more vigorous waterfall.

7. Ponds - plan to turn over the water in the pond at least every 4 hours.

Example: For a thousand gallon pond, the minimum pump size would be 250 GPH. Calculate pond size by multiplying average length x width x depth in feet and multiplying by 7.5 gallons per cubic foot. There is no problem greatly exceeding this guideline. For instance, our Bird-Creeks™ typically turn the water over every 10 to 15 minutes.

If you have done the above, and are still uncertain as to which pump is right for you, call us and ask for our pump specialist to help you select the pump that will meet your needs.

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