Fountain/pond pumps

markfortkamp · 09/13/2018, 08:43 AM

I have used a few of these in my system for about a year and i haven't had any trouble (so far). Looking toward the future, does anyone see any problems using these?

I got them from Home depot off the shelf. so nothing really special about them.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Mark

mcgyvr · 09/13/2018, 09:46 AM

No problems..
They are your basic old tech/mag pumps typically...
Nothing fancy but typically have stainless steel screws that will last a decent while..
No glaring reasons you can't use them.. They are suitable for fresh/saltwater..

CrayolaViolence · 09/13/2018, 10:32 AM

I've used them on multiple systems. When talking to some old time reef people, they seem to think there is no reason to buy the expensive ones because these work just fine for years to come.

d0ughb0y · 09/13/2018, 10:45 AM

harbor freight sells them. I used to use their smallest pump as ATO pump.

FortyFour · 09/13/2018, 11:39 AM

When I looked into it, signs pointed to no but I could be wrong. Some folks were saying that a number of those pumps had oil in them and not to use them.

Vinny Kreyling · 09/13/2018, 03:50 PM

Many in CA use Max-Flo pond pumps, an Askol block, same as the Fluvals.

markfortkamp · 09/17/2018, 08:55 AM

I haven't had any issues......yet. just kind of wondering. they are much cheaper and they are readily available.

thanks!

09/13/2018, 08:43 AM	#1
markfortkamp Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 45	Fountain/pond pumps I have used a few of these in my system for about a year and i haven't had any trouble (so far). Looking toward the future, does anyone see any problems using these? I got them from Home depot off the shelf. so nothing really special about them. Thoughts? Thanks, Mark

09/13/2018, 09:46 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	No problems.. They are your basic old tech/mag pumps typically... Nothing fancy but typically have stainless steel screws that will last a decent while.. No glaring reasons you can't use them.. They are suitable for fresh/saltwater.. __________________ Who me?

09/13/2018, 10:32 AM	#3
CrayolaViolence Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,867	I've used them on multiple systems. When talking to some old time reef people, they seem to think there is no reason to buy the expensive ones because these work just fine for years to come. __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef tank

09/13/2018, 03:50 PM	#6
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Many in CA use Max-Flo pond pumps, an Askol block, same as the Fluvals. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

09/13/2018, 10:45 AM	#4
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	harbor freight sells them. I used to use their smallest pump as ATO pump.

09/13/2018, 11:39 AM	#5
FortyFour Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 371	When I looked into it, signs pointed to no but I could be wrong. Some folks were saying that a number of those pumps had oil in them and not to use them.

09/17/2018, 08:55 AM	#7
markfortkamp Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 45	I haven't had any issues......yet. just kind of wondering. they are much cheaper and they are readily available. thanks!