Best of Three Things to Consider when Choosing Pond Pumps

Once you have decided that you are going to install a garden pond, one of the most important tasks you will have is choosing one of the many garden pond pumps available on the market.

There are going to be three areas to consider when choosing the garden pond pump that is best suited for you particular pond. You are going to have to decide on the type, the brand and the power that you are going to need in your pump. When making your decision in each of these areas, you have to give some thought to each one of them on their own merits.

== >> Type
You will find that you have two choices of types of pond pumps. There is the external type which means it sits on the outside of your pond, and then there are the submersible pumps that are put in the pond totally underwater. Both have their advantages and you will need to give some thought and consideration as to which is most appropriate for you.

If cost is an issue, then you will find that the external pond pumps are less expensive and they also use less energy, which means there is some cost-saving factors here as well. The disadvantage to the external pump is that they do make some noise, and this may overpower the ambience of your garden pond. The submersible types are more expensive, but because they are totally submersed under the water you don't have to contend with the noise.

== >> Brand
With some careful planning and shopping around, you really can install garden ponds without having to spend a fortune. However it is very important that you purchase pond pumps that are of excellent quality, because you don't want to be running the risk of having to repair or replace them, or running into potential problems with your pond.

Pond pumps have the job of keeping your water circulating which is a necessity to keep your pond free and clear of any problems. You will find that the various garden pond pumps run at different price ranges, but a little bit of research will help you to determine what are the most favored and reliable ones on the market.

== >> Power
You are going to need to know how many gallons of water your water garden is holding. The general consensus of choosing a pond pump is to choose one that can move the water completely within every hour and a half. So if you have a 400 gallon pond then your pump should have the capability of being able to move 300 gallons of water per hour.

There are other things to consider as well though. You will have to take into account the shape of your pond and what the pond contains, as it could interfere with the water circulation.

By paying attention to these three specific areas you will have no difficulty in finding the right pond pump for your particular water garden needs. Also consider your future plans for your garden pond as well. If you feel that you are going to be adding several more items to it, then keep this in mind when purchasing your water garden pump.