Sump pumps, are designed specifically to remove water from basements, wells, cellars and even to empty fish ponds of water. They are however not designed for continuous operation and tend to overheat. They are extremely noisy and expensive to run as they consume a lot of electricity.
They are able to shoot water up to quite a high height, often 10 feet high. This coupled with the low purchased price is a reason why many retailers will advertise a sump pump for use as a pond waterfall pump.
As stated above, a typical basement pump has been engineered to run in intermittent bursts and will typically last about 10,000 hours (1 year). After about 1 year the water seal will fail, allowing water to enter the pump, causing the pump to fail.
Do you really want to risk electrocuting your Koi and other pond fish or starving the nitrifying bacteria of much needed oxygen?
- A typical sump pump will have an upright design and may even come with a handle at the top of the pump for carrying it around.
- The inlet pipe will often be at the base of the pump, making it ideal for emptying cellars and basements.
- Take a look at the power consumption. Sump pumps typically have wattage of 250 watts or more.
- A sump pump is usually cheaper to buy than many submersible pond pump models.
A more economical selection of waterfall pond pump is a reliable, energy efficient model, specifically designed to provide high head heights. There are plenty of models to choose from.
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