Pump for a fountain

Recently, there is an increasing number of people wishing to install a fountain in their dacha or at home. At the same time one has to face the inevitable question: how to choose a pump for a fountain ? It is important to determine its capacity, to understand what nozzles and filters you will need.

Which pump to use for the fountain?

Classification of pumps implies their separation into two types:

The submersible pump is used for a fountain and is located on the bottom of a fountain bowl;
surface or dry, which is placed on the surface. Basically this type of pump is used for a waterfall, but it can also be used for large fountains.

The advantages of a submersible pump for a fountain include:

relatively low cost;
silent operation;
compactness;
simplicity in installation.

The downside of the submersible pump is the difficulty in servicing, because it is located on the bottom, and in order to get it, you will have to dive.

The advantage of a surface pump is its ease of maintenance, since it is located on the surface. But at the same time it is much more expensive than a submersible one and has a greater noisiness compared to it.

How to choose a pump for a fountain?

When selecting and operating pumps for a garden fountain, it is recommended to consider the following points:

the power of the device - the higher it is, the higher the jets of the fountain can be obtained. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account the energy costs that will have to be consumed;
the volume of water that the pump can pump. This characteristic is of decisive importance when constructing a waterfall, not a fountain. For the latter, more attention should be paid to the power of the pump;
height, which is capable of lifting the water pump for the fountain;
The immersion pump is placed on a solid base. This will avoid siltation of the system. The device is located almost at the bottom, but not on the ground, but on a brick pedestal. The body is completely submerged;
it is recommended to buy a system with a tee. This will allow you to connect a waterfall in the future. In addition, the tee is needed for pumping out water while cleaning the bowl;
The winter should be cleaned and stored in a dry place. This will significantly extend the life of your device.

It will be most convenient to purchase a whole set of equipment for installing the fountain, which includes:

directly submersible pump;
regulator, whose function is to determine the strength of the water flow;
spray;
the head of the fountain.

The acquisition of such a set will save your time and energy when equipping the fountain.

Pump for a mini fountain

If you plan to install a small fountain, you can do with a low-power pump. It is capable of operating a voltage of 12-24 V and will significantly save your energy costs. When purchasing such a pump, the need to take care of the appropriate network should be taken into account.