Why Chose an External Pond Pump?

For people who own ponds that are above average in size, it is recommended that they chose an external pond pump for several reasons.

Keep in mind, this discussion does not apply to external pool pumps, but only external pond pumps. The following paragraphs will discuss why an external pond pump is a wiser choice than an submersible pond pump for large pond owners.

External pond pumps were specifically designed for energy efficiency. For example, a 4000 gallons per hour submersible pond pump can draw up to 15 amps of energy, depending on the brand. Imagine the increase in your power bill! On the other hand, an average 4000 external pond pump will only draw an average of 2-3 amps! The average 7,770 gallons per hour external pond pump burns only the average of 6 amps! That is a huge savings in energy alone!

As well as being more energy efficient, there are more benefits associated with external pond pumps. They are overall easier to clean than submersible pond pumps, and with an external pond pump, you do not even have to get your hands messy! Most external pond pumps come with a removable trap, causing them to clog less often than submersible pond pumps.

Finally, external pond pumps have the tendency to last quite a bit longer than submersible pond pumps. When external pond pumps malfunction, or need repair, the cost is often a lot less than with a submersible pond pump, for parts, as well as for labor.

If you have a smaller pond, a submersible pump might be for you. But for larger pond owners, it is well worth looking into an external pond pump. While an external pond pump may cost more money to purchase, the energy savings alone will pay for the pump quickly!

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