Fountain pumps

Most of the phone calls we receive are customers that need help sizing a fountain pump.

When choosing a pump for your fountain there are two terms that you will see when looking for your pump. GPH (gallons per hour) and "lift" or "head". For a fountain the GPH is not an issue, that is a guide used for ponds. The lift or head is what you will need to know. How far does the water in your fountain have to travel from where the pump will sit in your fountain to the top of the fountain where the water comes out. You will need a pump that lifts higher than that measurement. If that distance is 24", than you will need a pump that lifts at least 36" high. The "maximum lift" means that is the maximum height that the pump will lift the water. So you will get "0" flow at the maximum lift.

Here is a helpful guide:

Fountains that are 2" - 14" tall ( choose a pump that has a max lift of 24")

Fountains that are 14" - 24" tall ( choose a pump that has a max lift of 36")

Fountains that are 24" - 36" tall ( choose a pump that has a max lift of 42" - 48")