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How To Choose Hassle Free No Sponge Pond Pumps ....

BEST Pond Pump Range in South Africa. Get rid of the pump hassle today and save money. You can speak to us 012-666-9888, ask for Ken.

Most pond pumps have a drawback ... and that is the sponge on the suction side that needs cleaning frequently to make sure the pump flow rate is maintained. This sponge is installed into most pumps to protect the impellor from damage that could be caused if a stone or twig got sucked into the pump. Since the impellor is rotating at high speed any contact with the impellor could seriously damage the rotating device. This is the basic reason why impellors are rarely guaranteed by any pump manufacturer.

The sponge serves no other useful purpose (with exception that it does create a small area for beneficial bacteria to grow on). Sorry I tell a lie .... when you use a pump to give a sprinkling type fountain in a pond the sponge also reduces the incidence of the fountain nozzles blocking up due to small particle getting trapped in the fountain nozzles.

"Easy Jet" Pond Pumps

Virtually maintenance free ... robust impellors, no sponge to clean

Up to 15,000 litres per hour flow rates starting at 800 lph

Model 2500 has option to buy with underwater spotlight included

Low pump running costs saving on your electricity bill every month ... assume 30c/kWhr for annual running costs.

3 year no hassle pump and impellor guarantee

Pond and waterfall pumps available direct from importer ... pumps made in Italy (no pond pumps are made in South Africa)

Include free pond fountains, outlet 90 degrees swivel, diverter valve and all necessary pump fittings

10 metres of cable to comply with South African safety requirements and fully approved by SABS

All pumps come with fountain attachments included at no charge

EASY JET Pond Pump Selection Table ... see below for selection tips if you have a waterfall

 

Model name Power Watts Max Flow Max Head Annual Running Cost Rands
Easy Jet  800 12 800 1.50 31.54
Easy Jet  950 14 950 1.50 36.79
Easy Jet  1200 20 1150 2.00 52.56
Easy Jet  1500 34 1570 2.00 89.35
Easy Jet  2400 55 2460 2.50 144.54
Easy Jet  3000 60 3000 2.35 157.68
Easy Jet  4000 75 3800 2.60 197.10
Easy Jet  5000 95 4800 3.70 249.66
Easy Jet 7500 104 8300 3.00 273.31
Easy Jet 10000 172 11000 4.30 452.02
Easy Jet 15000 272 14000 5.20 714.82

Note .... Maximum flow is with no pipe attached and Maximum head is the point at which pump flow stops

Use This Chart To Check Model You Need ... measure height to top of waterfall from POND SURFACE (not bottom of pond) Once you measure height decide on flow you want (bottom axis) and then select the pump you need from where the two points intersect on the graph. You can also use this same chart for deciding upon an Aqua pump model

This range of pumps has been made possible by major improvements in impellor design using modern materials of construction that can handle "collisions" with small size solids without increasing power consumption. In summary the new pumps are ...

Far more robust and guarantee has been increased from 2 to 3 years

Design is extremely user friendly and modern in appearance and function

Pump has swivel outlet this outlet can be rotated through 90 degrees so that flow can come out of side if necessary instead of the top as is conventional

Head and Volume flow performance is superb

Power consumption and therefore your monthly increase in electricity bill is minor ... this is very important to consider when buying any pump. Always ask your dealer to tell you this running cost. If he does not know then do not buy.

Flows up to 5,000 litres per hour are made possible (my range at present only goes up to 4000 lph)

One model (2400) comes equipped with an underwater spotlight built in as an optional extra

Selection Tips When You Have Waterfall

Most people have difficulty selecting the right pump for a waterfall situation so just follow these basic guidelines ... if you want to be more specific and precise then look at this table and use same model but apply it to this easy jet range of pumps instead of the Focus range since actual performance is very similar. Remember if you are not sure always buy one size bigger or ring Ken Lombard on 012-666-9888

If your waterfall overflow width is less than 10 cms and height from pond surface not more than 1 metre use Easy Jet 1200 or 1800

If your waterfall overflow width is between 10 and 20 cms and height from pond surface not more than 1 metre use Easy Jet 1800 or 2400

If your waterfall overflow width is between 20 and 30 cms and height from pond surface not more than 1 metre use Easy Jet 3000 or 4000

If your waterfall overflow width is between 30 and 40 cms and height from pond surface not more than 1 metre use Easy Jet 4000 or 5000

If your waterfall overflow width is less than 10 cms and height from pond surface between 1 and 2 metres use Easy Jet 2400 or 3000

If your waterfall overflow width is between 10 and 20 cms and height from pond surface between 1 and 2 metres use Easy Jet 3000 or 4000

If your waterfall overflow width is between 20 and 30 cms and height from pond is higher than 2 metres use Easy Jet 5000

Use this as a guide and where it does not meet your situation check with us. Ring Ken Lombard on 012-666-9888