PP06605 : 66 GPH, Submersible, Table Top Fountain Pump, Indoor/Outdoor – 3W, 5′ Cord

Features

• This model has a high quality 5 foot waterproof cord. Comes with adjustable input flow-rate screen and and 2 outlet adaptors for 1/4" & 1/2" inside diameter tubing.
• Durable Quality: Our Polished Stainless Steel #205 Impeller Shaft insures long pump life. Epoxy Resin Encasement of key internal motor components prevents unwanted conductivity and corrosion of metal parts. This pump incorporates a magnetic wet-rotor design, so there is no seal to fail that would damage the pump motor.
• Efficient: 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 Nitrile Bushings are used because they possess a very low coefficient of friction, have inherent vibration-dampening qualities and are non-polluting.
• Safe & Easy: Safe for fish with no exposed copper and oil free. Easy to clean with no tools required to disassemble and clean filter/impeller. Our SJTW Electric Cord is waterproof, 18# gauge copper wire, molded plug with ground, heavy duty flexible vinyl jacket, resists oil/grease/moisture, abrasion resistant and very good flexibility at all temperatures.
• Fresh water only with flow Rates of 66 Gallons Per Hour (GPH) @ 0' Lift; 55 GPH @ 1' Lift; 21 GPH @ 2' Lift; Max Lift - 2' 2". 120VAC, 3 WATTS, 1 year limited warranty when sold by PonicsFarms.

Product Details

• ASIN: B006LYCYBC
• Item model number: PP06605
• Average Customer Review: Customer Reviews

Product Description

HOW TO CHOOSE A HYDROPONIC, AQUAPONIC, ALGAPONIC, AQUARIUM, POND OR FOUNTAIN PUMP

First remember:
 - "Maximum Flow Rate" is meaningless because it is at ZERO lift.
 - "Maximum Head/Lift" is meaningless because the flow at that height is only a trickle.

You need to choose an affordable quality pump that produces the "desired flow at your required lift" at the lowest wattage.

Step 1: Determining Desired Flow Rate
Hydroponic Systems - typically flow through a single loop allowing a single pump and need a flow rate near 100 GPH for each grow bed loop up to 120 feet. Flood/drain beds - need 2 to 4 cycles per hour. Fish tanks - need a least one exchange per hour or extra oxygenation. Waterfalls - need 100 GPH for each inch of width.

Step 2: Calculating System Lift
Measure the "vertical distance" from the "top" of the water in the pump tank to the pump discharge point.

Step 3: Pump Selection Considerations
 - Continuous instead of intermittent pump duty cycle greatly 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 pump if fish or plants depend on the pump.

Note: A foam filter is rarely needed, a screen cover is enough.