Originally Posted By: cornbuzzer
My main criteria for buying a pump for my pond waterfall was power consumption. I wanted something that uses low power. I settled on the Pondmaster 18 which is rated at 150 watts. It draws water from my pond skimmer which has a screen and a basket to catch debris. Problem is that I have string algae and it doesn't take much to clog the pump. I have to take it apart about every 2 weeks which is becoming tedious.

Question: should I be looing at a 'stronger' pump with more power that in theory would 'chomp' thru the debris, or is there a better pump that is less prone to clogging? (I'd still like to keep power low, but at this point, I'd be ok with sacrificing power conservation in exchange for less maintenance.

Any help is appreciated!
Originally Posted By: cornbuzzer
Cary

It moves 1800 GPH. (I have a 500 gal pond). Not sure of the HP. It isn't listed.

Thanks

Dave



1HP is 750watt.
So your pump 150watts should then be 0,2HP

PAUL