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Solar fountain pumpA solar fountain pump is much like a baseball bat. If a baseball player chooses a bat that is too large, he won’t be able to keep up with it. If he chooses a bat too small, it will be worthless when trying to hit. The same holds true for fountain pumps. Without the exact right size, the pump will not be able to accommodate your system.

There are a couple of major items that should be considered by a potential buyer before he makes his purchase. These two major items are:

• Flow rate – The flow rate is the number of gallons per hour that a fountain needs to be able to produce to ensure that the system is running efficiently and correctly. For the larger fountains, a solar fountain pump will be required to move more than 250 gallons of water per hour. This is typical for those fountains that are usually found outdoors and are more than six feet tall.

• Head height – This simply refers to the distance between the fountain’s basin and the area where the water comes out. The term “max head” means the highest level to which a pump will be able to raise the water. When calculating sizes and usage, fountain owners need to remember to choose a pump that has a max head that is higher than the fountain. Failing to do this could cause serious problems or malfunctions.

Those who choose to invest in a solar fountain pump and also remember these two aforementioned items when using these pumps tend to not have to spend as much time in things like upkeep and maintenance as those who choose not to use a solar fountain pump or do not consider the two items.


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