Troubleshooting Problems with Your Pond Pumps

Many pond pump problems are easily fixed within minutes and can be completed by the pond owner.

Since the living creatures in your outdoor pond depend on the pond pumps to provide them with fresh, oxygenated water, it is best to keep the pump functional as much of the time as possible. So, if you happen to notice problems, it is best to know some troubleshooting practices to get it going again quickly. Many pond pump problems are easily fixed within minutes and can be completed by the pond owner. That saves time, money and inconvenience!

Here are some steps to take if you would like to troubleshoot your own pond pumps:

Look to see if the pond pumps are receiving water. This is a rather common problem when water evaporates. Without water, the pond pumps cannot function properly. Even though they are running, they are not moving the water and aerating it correctly due to lack of water.
Look to see if the pond pumps are blocked. Large debris can get into the pond pumps occasionally and prevent them from working correctly. To fix this problem, simply remove the blockage.
Look to see if the pond pumps are vapor-locked. Pond pumps are designed to push water, not air. So, if air gets trapped inside the pond pumps, it will not function properly. To fix this problem, you simply tip the pumps to allow the air bubble to escape.
Look to see if the pond pumps have an operating electrical supply. Pond pumps on large extension cords tend to get an irregular power supply. This irregular power supply can lead to poor performance and a longer lifespan for your pond pumps. To fix this problem, make sure all electrical connections are functional.

These are the simplest problems that can be found with your pond pumps and are easily fixable. There are other problems that you can troubleshoot, as well, and should be described in the owner’s manuals of your pond pumps. Just because your pond pumps are not working does not mean you should automatically replace them! A simple ten minute fix-up may be all your pond pumps need to work efficiently again.

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