Half Off Ponds Minnow MP-500 - 500 GPH Fountain Pump

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Half Off Ponds Minnow MP-500 - 500 GPH Fountain Pump
Half Off Ponds Minnow MP-500 - 500 GPH Fountain Pump
Half Off Ponds Minnow Series Submersible Pumps
Half Off Ponds Minnow Series pumps are perfect for small outdoor fountains, ponds, indoor tabletop fountains, aquariums, and any small water displays.
The maintenance free, epoxy encapsulated motors with stainless steel impeller shafts are designed for years of trouble-free operation.
The totally encapsulated mag-drive motor is maintenance free and built to last. The ceramic pump shaft helps prolong pump life.
These ultra-energy efficient pumps are perfect for replacing older, less efficient models.
Contains no oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife, and aquatic plants. Backed by a 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty!
Half Off Ponds Minnow MP-500 - 500 GPH Fountain Pump
Excellent for small outdoor fountains & ponds, indoor tabletop fountains and water displays
Maintenance free design, with epoxy encapsulated motors and stainless-steel impeller shaft
Energy efficient with near silent operation for years of trouble-free operation
Max Head: 8.5' -- Pump Output: 0.5"-1.0" Watts: 45 -- Amps: 0.375 -- Volts: 120 -- Cord Length: 20'
Contains no oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. Backed by a 2-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty!
FAQs & Calculations to Help Select the Correct Kit
1. How Many Gallons of Water does My Water Feature Hold?
Rectangular Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 = Gallons
Example: A rectangular pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Oval Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.8 x 7.48 = Gallons
Example: An oval pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ deep is...
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Round Ponds
Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 =Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
Streams
Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.25 x 7.48 = GALLONS =Gallons
Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond
15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons
2. How Big of a Pump Do I Need??
Minimum pump size is determined by pond type, water volume, head height and friction loss. The minimum pump size recommendations are:
Water Garden, Few Small Goldfish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 2 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Fish Pond, Several Small Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 1 hour.
Example: 3,800 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Koi Pond, Several Large Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 3/4 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Calculating Head Height
Dynamic head pressure is found by taking the vertical height of your waterfall; the distance between where your pump is (typically in the skimmer) and where your waterfall is, and adding the static head pressure (pipe and fittings) 1’ for every 10’ of tubing and 1’ for every elbow or “T” fitting.
Example: 3' (vertical height) + 2.5 (25' of tubing) + 2' (for 2 elbows) = 7.5' of Dynamic Head Pressure
Note:
It is important to take into consideration while calculating how much flow will be at the top of your waterfall by accounting for the head height due to the laws of fluid dynamics. Please refer to the flow chart above to help choose the correct pump.
3. What Size Tubing Do I Need?
Tubing Size
Efficiency GPH
Minimum GPH
Maximum GPH
0.5”
< 300
60
420
0.75”
< 720
300
900
1”
< 1,200
700
1,500
1.25”
< 1,600
900
3,200
1.5”
< 2,600
2,000
4,400
2”
< 4,800
3,000
6,800
3”
< 9,000
6,000
14,000
4”
< 21,000
14,000
28,000
6”
< 42,000
33,000
60,000
About Half Off Ponds
Customer service is our business. We have been satisfying fish pond, water garden, and backyard waterfall enthusiasts for over 25 years! We're glad to assist you with your pond building project - from start, to finish!
Thanks for your business! We appreciate it!
- The Half Off Ponds Team