Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Floating Christmas Trees for your Pond!!


Floating Christmas Tree

 
 
Now your pond, lake or pool can be the focal point this Christmas!
These newly innovated Floating Christmas Trees are lighted entirely with LED lighting.
This illuminated Christmas Tree will become the centerpiece of your decorations.
This Christmas tree is very easy to assemble and folds down flat for easy storage.
Available in multi (red, green, blue, white)! Perfect for your Christmas Party!!!
 
Height WidthLED/CableWattsPrice
6' H3'  W760 Color Changing LED Lights / 50' Cable10$549.00
6' H3' W760 Color Changing LED Lights / 100' Cable10$595.00

Pumps for Pet Fountains

Pet Fountain Replacement pumps for Skyish Low Voltage Pumps



Low Voltage Pumps


12 Volt Pumps

Our low voltage fountain pumps can be used indoors or outdoors in your pet's fountain dish.
Our low voltage (12 volt ) pump can be used in table top fountains as well.




FP55LV  (12volts / 2 watts)
 Low Voltage Submersible Fountain Pump
 with Mini Integral Transformer

 
WA-55LV 12 volt fountain pump
  • Reliable and quiet submersible water pump.
  • Easy water flow adjustment.
  • Suitable for fountains, ponds, aquariums.
  • GPH - 55
    Max Head - 19.5"
    Volts - 12VAC
    Watts - 2
    Amps - .2
    Size - 1-7/8" x 1-3/4" x 1-1/4"
    Cord - 6' / Outlet - 5/16" ID Tube Size
    Only 15.95

Pond Foggers for Halloween!!

Fountain and Pond Foggers for Halloween!!




Add an eerie touch to your Halloween scene with the "Mister Foggers." Choose from the original mister/fogger, mister/fogger with LED lights, the mister/fogger and halogen light combo, or the larger 3-head and 5-head foggers. Simply place in fountain, plug it in, and instantly the free flowing fog creates an atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. Adding a few drops of essence oil produces a beautiful aroma to immediate surroundings, enhancing the mood. Ultrasonic technology eliminated the need for any chemicals. Dry-ice effect without the dry ice. Completely safe. One year limited guarantee. Our Pond Foggers or mist makers are like no other. Emitting a magical, dry ice-like fog in seconds, our "Super Power" pond foggers come with and without LED lights. We also offer the all New "Mini Pond Foggers." These pond foggers will dazzle everyone that sees them in action! Using ultra-sonic sound waves - no chemicals - FISH SAFE - With multiple openings, it delivers three or five times more fog than our single head foggers. All pond foggers INCLUDE an outdoor transformer. Completely safe. One year limited guarantee. Long lasting, low wattage mister/foggers for fountains and ponds.

New Heavy Duty Grinder Pump

New Re-Designed Grinder Pump



Submersible grinder pump is able to pump soft organic solids in suspension, by shredding to slurry. This Grinder pump is ideal for: Grey water pumping; Sump emptying; Septic effluent & sewage disposal.

Key Features:
  • 1.5 HP
  • Class 30 cast iron construction
  • 2” Side discharge
  • Dual mechanical, 300 series Stainless Steel Parts
  • Oil-filled motor with automatic reset overload provides safe operation
  • Ball bearing construction for
GRINDER SEWAGE PUMP SPECIFICATIONS:
DISCHARGE .................
2” NPT, Vertical
LIQUID TEMPERATURE 120ºF(40ºC) Continuous
140ºF(40ºC) Intermittent
VOLUTE ....................... Cast Iron ASTM A-48,Class 30
MOTOR HOUSING ....... Cast Iron ASTM A-48,Class 30
SEAL PLATE .................. Cast Iron ASTM A-48,Class 30
IMPELLER .................... Cast Iron ASTM A-48,Class 30,12 Vane,
Vortex with Pump-out Vanes,
Dynamically Balanced, ISO G6.3
SHAFT ......................... 420 Stainless Steel
O RING ........................ Buna-N
SEAL: Design ............ Single Mechanical in Oil-Filled
Material ......... Rotating Face - Silicon Carbide
Stationary Face - Silicon Carbide
Elastomer - Buna -N
Hardware - 300 Series Stainless
CABLE ENTRY .............. 30 Ft (9.1m) Cord .
Compression Grommet-Outer Jacket Seal
Epoxy Potted – Inner Conductor Seal
Butt Connector – Inner Wire Strand
Wicking Blockage
UPPER BEARING ........ Single Row, Ball, Oil lubricated
LOWER BEARING ....... Single Row, Ball, Oil Lubricated
MOTOR ..................... Single Phase, 1.5 HP, 3450 RPM, 60 Hz
Dual voltage, 200 / 230 volts
Includes Overload Protection in the Motor
Oil Filled,Class F
Capacitor Start / Capacitor Run
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Monday, August 26, 2013

Mistical Pond Foggers


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Our Pond Foggers are like no other. These large Pond Foggers emit a magical, dry ice-like fog in seconds. Our "Super Power" pond foggers come with or without LED lights. These pond foggers will dazzle everyone that sees them in action!! Using ultra-sonic sound waves, no chemicals, FISH SAFE, with multiple openings, it delivers three to five times more fog than our single head foggers. All pond foggers include the floating ring and an outdoor transformer.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Fountain Foggers

Add an Exotic look to any indoor or outdoor fountain with the large variety of "Foggers" that we offer. Simply place in your fountain, plug it in, and instantly the free flowing fog creates an atmosphere mystery and intrigue. Adding a few drops of essence oil to produce a beautiful aroma to immediate surroundings, will enhance the mood. Ultrasonic technology eliminates the need for any chemicals. The dry-ice effect without the dry ice! Completely Safe! Fountain Foggers are great for Halloween parties to give off a spooky feel. These foggers are available with halogen or LED lights, or without lights.

Tip for your fogger: Set the fogger in the fountain no more than 1" below the water level. That will produce the most fog!!

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Pond Filtration

Pond Filters


Pond filtration is one of the most important components in maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Quality filtration equipment is necessary to maintain optimum water quality. Discount Pumps offers a wide selection of quality pond filtration to suit any budget or water garden.


Submersible Pond Filters- These innovative pond filters are low profile and designed to be unobtrusive in the bottom of the pond. Their large filter area means less frequent cleaning. More than one filter can be connected to a pump using a tee fitting. These pond filters offer mechanical, chemical and biological filtration.

External Pressurized Pond Filters- The presence of a large population of uni-cellullar algae causes green water. This algae is a pondkeeper's nightmare. "Pea soup" conditions caused by algae are unattractive and threaten fish health by using up oxygen. Green water occurs in most ponds and can be very difficult to eliminate. When green water is pumped through the UV Clarifier, the algae are exposed to ultra-violet light. As they pass around the UV lamp, these particles are flocculated ( clumped together). Water circulation carries them to the filter, which removes them, leaving behind only clean water.

Not all Sewage Pumps are equal!

We have so many customers that us to order a sewage pump, they have all the specs figured out, and expect that they will have good pressure at their height. But not all pumps are created equal! All the specs might b figured correctly, but if you are working with a pressurized city main, you will need a high pressure sewage pump. You need a much high PSI when working with a pressurized city main, and a lot of sewage pumps don't have the necessary PSI.

When looking to purchase a new sewage pump that will be tapping into the city main, contact your cities public works to find out what PSI you need. That will save a lot of headaches.

If you are connecting to another septic or a gravity fed main, take a look at our wide selection of quality sewage pumps at great prices.

Floating Pond Aerator vs. Floating Pond Fountain

What is the difference between an Pond Aerator and a Pond Fountain?

Significant Difference between a floating pond fountain and a display aerator!


I get asked this question all the time....Most lake and pond fountains are designed with a pump, usually a high volume waterfall pump or an energy saving asynchronous pump. The pump forces the water through a decorative nozzle, and that is how you get the pretty display. A floating pond fountain will give you higher and more decorative displays. Will this type of fountain aerate, yes it will. Anytime you move the water you are interrupting stagnation, retarding the growth of algae and adding oxygen.


Unlike floating pond fountains, decorative display lake aerators need to move high volumes of water in order to do a few things:
      


• Effectively aerate the pond or lake by moving as much water as possible while refreshing stagnant water. (Destratification)
• Impress the landscape or waterscape not only with its visual appearance but also with the tranquil sound of a mountain stream nearby.
• Do all of this in a very efficient manner.



 In fact, Decorative Display Aerators use heavy duty all stainless steel motors that rotate a high quality propeller that is also made entirely of stainless steel. It works very similar to how a boat propeller works. Water never enters the motor and the propeller literally throws an extraordinarily high volume of the water into the air. Therefore there is no pump to clog nor is there any small pipe outlets to obstruct.

While most 1 hp fountains can only "pump" 8,000 gallons per hour, our 1 horsepower decorative display aerator can "THROW" an astounding 30,000 gallons per hour into the air. AND a 2 hp fountain can only "pump" a mere 15,000 gallons per hour, a 2 horse power decorative display lake  aerator can "THROW" an astounding 34,000 gallons per hour into the air.

WOW! That's a lot of water!


A few things to consider:

All ponds need aeration, however if your pond is fairly clean, and you prefer a fancier display, a floating pond fountain will be the best choice. If your pond has issues with algae and aquatic weeds, is stocked with fish, you would be better off with a non clogging decorative aerator. You will still have a lovely water display, but will have a greater aeration.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Utility, Effluent, Sump, Sewage, Grinder Pumps

Sump Pumps are used for  basement flood control, water transfer and light effluent. Low lying areas needing drainage, residential crawl spaces. Most sump pumps have float controls that turn the pumps on and off automatically.

Effluent Pumps are used for dewatering, water transfer, effluent and wastewater removal. Can handle 3/4" solids. High head filtered effluent pumps are for filtered effluent service, aeration, ornamental fountains and waterfalls.

Sewage Pumps are used for effluent and sewage waste transfer for septic systems.

Grinder Pumps are used for residential or commercial sewage waste transfer where high head conditions exist for high pressure sewage mains.

Utility Pumps are used for commercial, industrial and home usess where liquid must be transfered or recirculated.

This information is to help the customer choose what pump is needed for their application.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Floating Duck House

Transform your pond into an inviting backyard wildlife sanctuary!

A Floating Duck House!

The impressive Cedar Floating Duck House enhances your pond by adding a wonderful architectural element. More importantly, it provides a safe pond habitat for ducks and other waterfowl. Enjoy the festive antics of domestic or migratory waterfowl as they bask on the platform or care for their young. Once located in your pond, the Floating Duck House shelters eggs and ducklings and increases protection from predators. Duck ladders located on the sides of the Floating Duck House welcome ducks with easy access onto the platform. The floating duck houses are built with pressure treated material then we put cedar on the outside then we seal with a Thompson Water Sealant.

 

Pond Heaters


Floating Pond Heaters

Winter pond temperatures can remain very cold for months in our climate. Pond life needs oxygen even during hibernation. If ice covers the surface of the pond oxygen can't get in and toxic gasses can't get out.

If you live in an area where the pond will be covered over by ice, then it may be necessary to install a De Icer.

  • With a floating plate, the heater can float on the water surface. It is suitable for application in various ponds and gardens to create a deiced area so as to prevent fishes from dying of shortage of oxygen in cold winter.

  • There are some drinking holes on the floating plate specially designed for small birds, through which, they can drink freely during iced days. And the bowl-like place is also incorporated into both sides of the floating plate for holding bird food to attract small lovely birds. It helps add more liveliness to your iced ponds and gardens.

  • The heating tube must be properly submersed into water till the water level mark on the heater is reached or it couldn't work properly.

  • The heater is equipped with a thermal protector. When the water is too shallow to reach the water level mark on the heater, the thermal protector will work automatically to cut off the power so as to avoid any possible accidents.

Grinder Pump or Sewage Ejector Pump?

Is a Grinder Pump or Sewage Ejector Pump appropiate for your application?


Grinder Pumps are needed when you have a septic tank on your property and you need to transfer the sewage to a city main. A regular grinder pump can be used for this application. However if your city main is pressurized, you will need a high pressure grinder pump, like the Little Giant 2 HP Grinder Pump. This pump has enough PSI to push the slug into the high pressure main. A regular grinder pump would be used in any other application where the transfer is not a pressurized main.



Sewage Ejector Pumps are needed when you have an additional sewage holding tank that is located below the level of the main septic system on your property. A sewage ejector pump is prefered because it does not grind the sewage it just transfers it up to the main septic system, allowing the solids to go to the main septic and break down naturally, and the liquids to drain into the leach system.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Rainwater Harvesting Pumps

Re-use of natural resources ( Rainwater Harvesting Pumps)

 We have a wide selection of high quality pumps for your rainwater harvesting applications.

Active Switch Pump

Description
System for management and distribution of rainwater, integrated with the water supply of the domestic circuit, suitable for gardening (small irrigation systems), car washing, washing machines, WC etc.

Features
·         Pump power requirements less than 1000 W
·         Priority given to use of rainwater with respect to mains water
·         Re-use of natural resources
·         When the rainwater tank level is low, water is then taken from the mains

Advantages
·         Low energy consumption
·         Rainwater better for irrigation as untreated
·         Savings in mains water by re-use of rainwater

Benefits
·         Possibility of tax deductions depending on local legislation
·         Healthier use of water, optimal for gardening and vegetable growing
·         Economic savings and respect for the environment
 

Aquaprof Pump

Description
“Intelligent” system for the management and distribution of rainwater, integrated with the water supply of the domestic mains, completely automated and able to detect any malfunctions, applying corrections as necessary to ensure system efficiency.

Features
·         Pump power requirements less than 1000 W
·         Completely automated water management
·         Re-use of natural resources
·         Painstaking design

Advantages
·         Low energy consumption
·         Savings in mains water by re-use of rainwater
·         Compact and convenient


Benefits
·         Possibility of tax deductions depending on local legislation
·         Totally simple and safe system
·         Respect for the environment
·         Silent operation
 

Diver6 Pump

Description
Multi-stage powerful submersible pumps ideal for rain water systems, operating sprinklers, pumping water from tanks, cisterns, ponds and wells and other applications that require high pressure. Available with 2, 3 and 4 impellers. Suitable to pump clear water.

Features
·         Anti-corrosive and rust-proof materials
·         Motor with thermal overload protection
·         Wear resistant shaft
·         Anti-debris stainless steel strainer
·         Excellent cooling of the motor that enables the pump to operate even when it is partially submerged
·         Automatic version with start/ stop float switch and Manual version
·         Supplied with power cable with plug, non return valve and 4-step fitting
 

Divertron Pump

Description
Submersible pressure pumps with built-in integrated electronics, designed to automatically start and stop the pump.

Features
·         Built-in electronic pressure switch and flow sensor
·         Equipped with dry-run protection and built-in non returne valve
·         Easy to use
·         High reliability

·         Available with 3 or 4 impellers
·         Supplied with 15 mt power cord
·         Available with screen filter or stainless steel ring for use of suction kit

 

Booster Silent Pump

Description The most silent (67 dB) automatic self-priming multi-stage (with 3-4-5 impellers) pumps in the world, with integrated electronics to supply water for domestic and gardening applications.

Features

  • Equipped with an electronic safety device that protects the pump from dry-running
  • Built-in non return valve
  • Designed to automatically Start and Stop the pump when taps are opened or closed
  • Automatic and manual reset
  • Constant pressure and flow rate
  • Supplied with power cable with plug
 

Pulsar Dry Pump

Description
5” electric pump for applications in clear water lifting systems from wells, tanks or cisterns, with flow rate up to 7.2 m3/h and head up to 86 m

Features
·         Capacitor included on single-phase version
·         Cooling guaranteed by pumped water
·         Standard and HF (high flow rate) versions
·         Automatic single-phase version available with float switch.
·         Available with lateral suction on request


 

 

 

 

 

 

Floating Pond Fountains


Floating Fountains for Pond Aeration

Small ponds are becoming increasingly popular in both residential and commercial areas. These ponds left without aeration, especially during the summer months when nutrient levels increase, can have a population explosion of algae. When this happens, noxious odors are released and fish and plant life die off creating an unsightly scene.
Floating Pond Fountains
Pond Fountain


An effective way to prevent or remedy this situation is by using a floating pond fountain. The pond fountain circulates water, adding oxygen to your pond. Extra oxygen added to the water promotes healthier fish and an improved ecosystem, while simultaneously clarifying murky discolored pond water. The rugged construction of our fountains perform exceptionally well in all pond conditions, and the vibrant, beautiful shape of our spray patterns create a soothing and visually appealing display.