What is a fountain pump?

Filling pump is the main part of any type of home or garden fountain. The pump is responsible for attracting water and then creating a flow of water from the top or side of the fountain. When creating a fountain, your fountain pump should come at the beginning of the process. This allows you to build a fountain around the pump and hide the pump from the perspective.

There are three main types of pumps from which you can choose to create a fountain. Each has specific areas where it is best suited. Different types are a direct drive style, a magnet pump and finally solar design.

Direct direct drive pump is the oldest and most common type of outdoor pump. The pump engine is closed in a waterproof shell filled with oil. The areas around the cord and the impeller shaft are sealed to prevent water from reaching. Direct drive pumps are large thanks to their design and Hi Hide can be difficult in many garden fountain designs.

Magnet's drive pump is a much smaller pump. They allow you to have a smaller fountain, whether in your garden or at home. The impeller is connected to a magnet that circulates outside the pump cover. The cabling is separated from the moving parts, allowing a smaller pump. The disadvantage of this design is that because some parts of the pump are located outside the closed area, the debris can get stuck in and off the pump.

Solar Power Fountain pump is a low -voltage design. It works nicely in areas that receive a lot of sunshine. They are more expensive for magnet equivalent or direct pump style, but you will save money later because they do not require electricity. They are particularly nice in areas where you would like to install a garden fountain, but there is no close access to an electrical command.

Any type of pump you choose, you want to make sure it is the right size. By the rule for this measuredIt is that for all many centimeters wide will be a stream of water from the fountain, the pump should move the equivalent in gallons per hour. For example, a stream of water, which is three inches (7.6 centimeters) wide, will need a pump that is 300 gallons (1,135 liters) per hour.

If you have an idea of ​​the design for your fountain before purchasing the fountain pump, check out the pump before buying before buying. The pump area that attracts water to the pump is known as intake. The intake must be completely immersed in the water for the most effective flow of water.