FISH MATE Frequently Asked Pond Pump Questions

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Frequently Asked Pond Pump Questions:

How do I choose the right Fish Mate pond pump for my pond?

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How often do I have to clean my pump?

Due to our innovative design, our pump does not have to be cleaned as often as other pumps. Brushing of debris from the outside of the case will be occasionally necessary dependant upon pond conditions and water. A more thorough clean will be required once or twice a year. The foam should only be fitted to the pump if the customer is using the fountain option. This will require cleaning more often, but due to our outer case design, this is still less than many competitor’s foams.

How expensive are they to run?

Fish Mate pumps are designed to be extremely cost-efficient as shown in the table below. Our medium pumps if run over five years can give a saving of up to $1071 in comparison to our competitor. Our large pumps over the same period can provide an amazing saving of $2567 when compared to a similar pump!

Model	Max. Flow	Wattage	Total Running Cost For 1 Year	Total Running Cost For 5 Years
FISH MATE 600	580 GPH	40W	$44.15	$220.75
FISH MATE 800	790 GPH	42W	$46.36	$231.80
FISH MATE 1000	1000 GPH	44W	$48.57	$242.85
FISH MATE 2500	2400 GPH	110W	$121.42	$607.10
FISH MATE 3500	3700 GPH	235W	$259.39	$1296.95
FISH MATE 3500XS	3500 GPH	310W	$342.17	$1710.85
FISH MATE 4500	4450 GPH	305W	$336.65	$1683.25

Costs are based PG&E charge @ $0.126 per Kilowatt hour as of July 2004. The savings will vary depending on your local rates.

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Q. What size solids can the pump handle?

R. Our medium pumps as supplied will handle solids to 1mm, whereas the large pumps as supplied will handle solids to 1.5mm. If required, sections of the pump casing may be cut away to allow solids-handling of up to 5mm on the medium pumps and 12mm on the large pumps.

Will my pump harm wildlife in my pond?

The outer strainers on all Fish Mate pumps are designed to be wild-life friendly by passing particles of a 1.5mm maximum size through. The strainer covers on the large pumps can be modified as above, to let larger particles pass through if required. Our pumps also draw the pond water in from a larger area than many of our competitors which minimises the pull, and allows wildlife to escape the flow more easily.

Are Fish Mate pond pumps electrically safe?

Yes they are. Remember that Fish Mate pumps have passed all of the appropriate national and international safety regulations - they are UL and BEAB approved, and have a proven track record of safety.

What are the advantages of ceramic bearings and polymer shafts?

The whole range of Fish Mate medium pumps have a unique combination of ceramic bearings and polymer shafts to give the pumps maximum service life. The Fish Mate large pumps have been designed to use very large ceramic shafts and bearings which give these high powered pumps superior life.

Can the pump be used in 6” of water?

We do not recommend using any Fish Mate pump in less than 12” of water as pond water this shallow can fluctuate greatly and is at risk of freezing in the U.K. Fish Mate pumps must not be run dry.

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