Pond Pumps

[regalt]

I was just wondering if i could use a pond pump for my tank and what is the difference from a pond pump and a pump you use for a wet dyr why such a difference in price the lfs had one that was rated for 300 gal and 4 ft high for 130 bucks and Menards had one for 850 gal and 12 ft high for 40 bucks

 

[spiff]

Most larger pumps are classed as pond pumps, but they're fine for large tanks too. I spent some time rating pumps and noticed the same thing. The difference is usually the quality of the build. You can get a real cheap pump that moves massive amounts of water, but they'll also burn up massive amounts of power as well. The "better" ones usually are made better (ball bearings vs bushings, servicable brushes, ect), use less power, are more quiet. But these are generalities. The cost difference is usually made up for on your first or second electric bill for buying a more expensive one.

The .75 HP Seahorse pump is a good example. You see that some more expensive pumps can match its flow with a lot less power. Also, this particular pump needs to be manually wired.

 

[regalt]

Thanks for the info Spiff

 

[chesterthehero]

yep... that prettymuch says it all...