We’re Looking To Build A Fountain, What Size Pump Do We Need? (dimensions Inside)?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 at
9:57 am
Not sure if fountain is the right word, just a large rock with a hole in the top so water can spill out of the whole over the front of the rock. It will be approx. 7 feet tall, spillway approx. 2-3 feet wide. How many GPH pump do we need?
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There are several suppliers of pumps for water features online. I suggest you do a web search and check them out. Almost all of them provide customer service in terms of helping them to select pumps and other items needed for various types of water features. You have to be sure you choose a pump that has the right capacity at the pressure you need to reach the 7 foot height plus friction losses.
I guess, based on one I recently purchased, it would be 1500 to 2000 GPH.
From past experience, I would also suggest you get a mag-drive pump. They usually are superior in construction quality, efficiency and long life.
go to home depot or lowes they can recommend the correct size for you