How to replace an impeller on a pond fountain asynchronous pump - Part 3

How to replace an impeller on an asynchronous pump!

Part 3 - Putting the new impeller back in the pump

When replacing or cleaning an impeller, carefully follow these steps:

Tools needed: Wire cutter, Philips screw driver, scouring pad, petroleum jelly, 2 zip ties

Step 1:When reinstalling the impeller, line up the pins, large on top, smaller pin on bottom. Slide the impeller in the cavity.

Step 2: Once impeller is in place, put the o-ring on.

Step 3: Use a small amount of lubricant like petroleum jelly along the inside of the impeller cover. Push the impeller cover back in the ten o'clock position, then turn clockwise until it locks in place.

Step 4: Put all 4 screws back in, DO NOT over tighten. Now put the filter cage on the pump.

Step 5: Now afix the zip ties to the pump. Enter the first zip tie from the left side of the filter. Then cross over the front of the filter cage and enter into the right side.

Step 6: Attach second zip tie to the first one and wrap around the back of the handle, then thru the handle and meet up with the first zip tie.

Step 7: Pull the zip ties tight, and cut off excess. Now your pond fountain pump is ready to connect to the float and go back in the water!!

How to replace an impeller on a pond fountain asynchronous pump - Part 2

How to replace an impeller on an asynchronous pump!

Part 2 - Cleaning the impeller and pump cavity

When replacing or cleaning an impeller, carefully follow these steps:

Tools needed: Wire cutter, Philips screw driver, scouring pad, petroleum jelly, 2 zip ties

Step 1: Use a power washer or hose with power nozzle, (no soap) spray the inside to wash out any debris. Take some real fine scouring pad and clean out any debri inside the cavity.

Step 2: If you are replacing the same impeller, carefully clean to remove all the debri.

How to replace an impeller on an pond fountain asynchronous pump! - Part 1

How to replace an impeller on an asynchronous pump!

Part 1 - Removing the impeller from the pump body

When replacing or cleaning an impeller, carefully follow these steps:

Tools needed: Wire cutter, Philips screw driver, scouring pad, petroleum jelly, 2 zip ties

Step 1: Using a wire cutter, cut the zip ties from the pond fountains pump filter cage. Carefully pull the zip ties out and remove the filter cage.

 

Step 2: Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew all 4 screws. Tilt pump forward so that screws fall out onto your table or work bench.

Step 3: Grab the discharge spout firmly. Turn counter clockwise to the ten o'clock position. Then pull the impeller cover out.

Step 4: Remove O ring first being careful not to damage it. Pull out the impeller. Now you have an empty pump cavity ready for cleaning.

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

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

Significant Difference between a floating pond fountain and a pond 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, aerating floating fountains 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. Doing this in a very efficient manner.

 In fact, Decorative 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 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 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 pond aerator. You will still have a lovely water display, but will have a greater aeration.

How to connect and operate Color Changing LED light kit for your Floating Fountain

How to connect and operate Color Changing LED light kit for your Floating Fountain!!

Color changing LED's are becoming very popular. They are fun to operate, low power consumption  and the cost of the light kits are coming down so it is much more reasonably priced.

Basic color changing LED's are the simple automatic RGB lights, plug it in and it slowly changes from red, then into green then into blue. Those are the basic cheaper lights. Now you can get the more fancy color changing lights with a controller and remote and usually it makes available color changing LED 7 solid colors including white and then a few, fast or slow automatic color changing modes. Still kind of simple patterns.

Our new color changing LED lighting can be used for a lake aerator, floating pond fountain and also landscape lighting. Our lights are large stainless steel 12 watt completely sealed lights (no chance for water leakage) that can connect up to 50 LED's in a daisy chain for a landscape project or our 2, 3 and 4 light kits used for your floating aerator or pond fountain. Cable lengths are available from 75' up to 200'.

The most amazing part of these new lights are the fun color changing options:

8 Solid Colors
8 Holiday Themes including Red, White and Blue
38 Sports Team Color Combinations

All of the color changing options are a slow fade into the next color so you can view the brightness of each color. The DMX512 color controller can operate manually or with a remote controller with a distance range of up to 150'.

Please visit our Youtube "How to video" for instructions on connecting and operating our new color changing light kits!!