Pond Pump Functions
A pond pump performs a necessary action that is needed to maintain the state of the water in a pond. This is true for all man made ponds that has no water source that feeds it and outlet that encourages drainage. You may have noticed that ponds with no water source are usually filthy or are overrun with moss and algae. Only the hardiest kinds of fish can survive in a pond which is stagnant because of the competition for oxygen. Regular maintenance work is needed for bodies of water without a good pond pump.
The pond pump acts as the current that discourages stagnant water that can promote the growth of undesirable vegetation or life forms that may affect the health of your fish and pond. Actually, there are many functions of a pond pump that can enhance the beauty and ambience of your pond.
Waterfalls
Most kinds of pond pumps are capable of featuring a waterfall function for most landscaped ponds. The difficulty lies in choosing the right capacity for the amount of water that you intend to move in your pond and waterfall. It is usually better to go a little over than the needed power for your pond pump rather than be underpowered. You will be disappointed in your waterworks if you have little power to back up your pond and waterfalls.
In making a waterfall feature, all you need is a longer pipe to direct the water to the elevated part of your waterfall. This is why you need more power than your ordinary pond pump, because the water is resisting the attraction of gravity.
Water Sprays
Water sprays are very easy to produce with a pond pump. In many cases, the pump suction water and it exits to another pipe that is pointed upwards, which creates a sort of fountain or spray effect that is great for large open areas. Some people usually affix a statue or a fixture from which the spray erupts from to create a more dramatic scene.
Water Filter
A pond pump is also used as a part of a pond filtration device. This is the most useful function that a pump can achieve and it is usually paired with a sort of filtration material that acts as the strainer to help maintain and clean the water of the pond. A pond pump is essential equipment for most man made ponds. This promotes moving water and helps to filter the dirt and grime that usually occurs in ponds.
