Does anyone have a solar powerered pond pump?

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I am looking to purchase one for a ~100 gallon pond and I would like it to be strong enough to make a small waterfall. Does anyone have any reccomendations on a brand?

Amy · Accepted Answer

How high is the waterfall and how many gallons per minute (gpm) do you need?  If either of those answers are large, it will require an expensive pump and lots of solar panels to meet your head and flow requirements.  

If you are trying to lift under 12', and about 3gpm, the Shurflo pump might do it for you.  It's just over $100 for the pump, but then you'd need to buy the solar panel for around $500.  

http://www.altestore.com/store/Solar-Water-Pumps/Surface-Pumps/Shurflo-Surface-Pumps/Shurflo-2088-443-144-12V-Std-Surface-Pump/p1088/

Some of the less expensive options you may find elsewhere may not have enough power to pump the water up for the waterfall, they may only have about 1' or 2' of head capability .

lakeainslie · Answer

Have you checked in Amazon.com?  The great thing about using that site is you can view the feedback from people who purchased an item.  I wish I had a better answer for you, good luck!

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ericnutsch · Answer

I recommend grunfos or sunpumps.

http://www.aurorapower.net/products/list/1/categoryid/9/level/a.aspx

The pumps on our site are probably a little large for your application, but if you give us a call we are glad to quote you on a pump and corresponding panel to power it. (877-337-2490)

This one wont run a waterfall but it is a cheap and simple kit:
http://www.aurorapower.net/products/categoryid/9/list/1/level/a/productid/96.aspx

Hope that helps.

Does anyone have a solar powerered pond pump?

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