Pond Pump 530F, Salt/Fresh, Fountain/Waterfall, Submersible w/Filter, 16ft Cord, 45W Review
Pond Pump 530F, Salt/Fresh, Fountain/Waterfall, Submersible w/Filter, 16ft Cord, 45W Feature
- FLOW RATES: 528 Gallons Per Hour (GPH) @ 0' Lift; 504 GPH @ 1' Lift; 489 GPH @ 2' Lift; 462 GPH @ 3' Lift; 423 GPH @ 4' Lift; 370 GPH @ 5' Lift; 317 GPH @ 6' Lift; 251 GPH @ 7' Lift; 112 GPH @ 8' Lift; Max Lift - 9' 0".
- WATTS: 45 - VOLTS AC: 120
- THREE OUTLET ADAPTORS : For 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" tubing.
- WATER TYPE: Salt or Fresh
- STRAINER & FOAM FILTER to prevent damage.
- 16 FOOT QUALITY CORD: Many pump manufacturers use an inferior quality cord, our Electric Cord is the highest quality... waterproof, 18# gauge wire, molded three pin plug and wire is 100% copper. Heavy duty SJTW flexible vinyl jacketed cord with ground, resists oil, grease, moisture, abrasion resistant, very good flexibility at all temperatures.
- UL APPROVED: The file number is E329601.
- EASY CLEAN: No tools required to disassemble and clean filter/impeller.
- EPOXY RESIN ENCASEMENT of key internal motor components prevents unwanted conductivity and corrosion of metal parts.
- SALT OR FRESH WATER READY: All components are designed to not corrode in either salt or fresh water.
- NEODYMIUM IRON BORON (NdFeB) MAGNETS are used in all our electric motors because they are the most powerful permanent magnetic materials commercially available and increase energy efficiency.
- WATER-LUBRICATED HYDROGENATED NITRILE (HNBR) BEARINGS are used because they possess a very low coefficient of friction, have inherent vibration-dampening qualities and are non-polluting. Because of its durability, HNBR is used by the US Navy for propulsion shaft applications.
- OIL FREE, NO EXPOSED COPPER Safe for fish!
- POLISHED ALUMINUM OXIDE CERAMIC IMPELLER SHAFT insures long pump life. This non-corrodible ceramic shaft is 3 times as hard as stainless steel.
- NO SEAL TO FAIL between the pump impeller and the motor because ingeniously, the motor is water lubricated and cooled. Therefore, it is not possible for water from seal leakage to damage the pump motor.
- LIMITED WARRANTY: 1 Year
"Buy Pond Pump 530F, Salt/Fresh, Fountain/Waterfall, Submersible w/Filter, 16ft Cord, 45W" Overview
CHOOSING A "PONICS" PUMP First remember:
• "Maximum Flow Rate" is meaningless because it is at ZERO head/lift.
• "Maximum Head/Lift" is meaningless because the flow at that height is only a trickle.
You need an affordable quality pump with the desired flow at your required head at the lowest wattage.Step 1: Determining Desired Flow Rate Most ponics systems typically flow through a single loop allowing a single pump. A grow-bed loop flow rate near 100 GPH is sufficient for grow beds up to 120 feet. If you have multiple grow-bed loops, then 100 GPH is needed for each loop.
Step 2: Calculating System Head Measure the vertical distance from the "top" of the water in the pump tank to the pump discharge pipe. A typical requirement is 100 GPH @ 3 feet.
Step 3: Pump Selection Considerations • Continuous vs. intermittent pump duty cycle increases pump life, plus no need for a timer or level control.
• A rule of thumb is that an average pump will last 2-4 times the stated warranty period.
• Best to buy a backup.
Step 4: Is A Foam Filter Needed? The objective of a filter is to keep objects/grit out of the pump.
• While great for ponds, a foam filter in "ponics" systems is a maintenance headache as good place for algae to grow.
• If you endeavor to have clear water... you will likely need a separate pre-filter, so a foam filter is redundant.
• Green water algaponics systems require a vortex pre-filter; a foam filter would only stop-up with desirable algae.
• Micro-algae will not hurt a pump unless it stops the flow of water.You will not be disappointed with
Pond Pump 530F, Salt/Fresh, Fountain/Waterfall, Submersible w/Filter, 16ft Cord, 45W
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