Several years ago we moved into a house with two water features. It has been a learning process of getting/keeping those working and clean. Both have a pond at the bottom, one with a large pond and one smaller (pictured). Over the years, I have replaced both pumps (they were old) and tried MANY ways of cleaning them to find the most efficient and easy process. I have purchased smaller pumps and they work, but usually only last one season since it takes hours to empty each one. Last year was difficult and I never got to them, so this year they were GROSS. Also, I have a symbiotic relationship with the frogs. I keep the ponds clean for them, and they provide summer ambiance. So when I say gross - imagine not only decayed leaves, branches, seeds...but a mass of frog sludge. Since my current pump didn't even last through cleaning the larger pond this year, I decided to upgrade to a powerhouse. Enter the Aquastrong 1HP pump. Here are my observations:
Good:
This thing is strong. I did need to purchase the Superior Pump 99621 Lay-Flat Discharge Hose Kit, 1-1/2-Inch by 25-foot (also on Amazon) as the pump can use a garden hose, but I didn't have an extra one and this discharge hose was cheaper than a new hose.
Bad:
It is so strong, I had to hold it at an angle because it wanted to suck the liner of the pond. My pond liner is secured, but it sealed it off the intake with the strong suction. This wasn't a huge deal as it emptied the pond so quickly.
Good:
The outflow was amazing. With the 1.5 inch hose, what normally takes hours took only about 30 minutes.
Bad:
It still gets clogged. If you have found a pump that doesn't please comment on this review and tell me!! When working with water that has a lot of debris in it, that happens. Of course I scoop out as much as I can before I start, but the small pieces are always to issue. Again, I've always had to monitor my pumps to wipe the debris away from the intake and this way no exception. It seemed to get clogged internally a couple times but it would take 30 seconds to work this out and continue.
Good:
Since I was working with super sludgy water, as I cleaned the pond with clean water, it would help dilute the gross water and the pump could get it out. Generally, I am very conservative on how much water I add while cleaning because the smaller pumps took so long to get it out. Since this thing was massive, I was free to use as much as needed to get the rocks cleaned off, which helped dilute the water, and made the pump work easier. Win - win. Cleanest the pond has ever been!
Overall: Yes! Great pump with the added hose - I placed the output hose directly on the pump at a horizontal angle with no additional adapter. Worked fine that way - Hose didn't try and fly into the air as it appears on the product page going straight up. It laid across the yard to the drainage area. When this one dies, I may try the 1/2 HP to avoid the liner issue. If this one lasts through 3 cleanings, it is a break even price wise and made the whole process a LOT quicker.
Aquastrong Sump Pump 1 HP 4500 GPH Submersible Water Pump Thermoplastic Portable Utility Pump High Flow Water Removal for Swi
4.5 | 872 ratings
Price: 65.99
Last update: 12-22-2024
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Efficient Sump Pump: Aquastrong sump pump with 1HP powerful motor. Draining water up to 4500GPH Per Hour( 75 gallons per minute) at 5ft. Lift water up to 30ft of vertical height
Portable Design: Plug in to play while unplug to stop. Bottom suction design filters debris and removes water down to 1/5 inch from the surface. It can handle up to 1/5″solids , ideal for draining hot tub and flooded basement window wells
Easy Installation: 1-1/4'' NPT discharge comes with 1-1/2'' elbow adapter and snap coupling adapter of 3/4'', 1'' or 1-1/4'', which makes Submersible pump easy to install. 19.7ft UL power cord provides safety and convenience
Safe & Durable: The submersible water pump is made of reinforced engineering thermoplastic casing resists corrosion and abrasion. Quality mechanical seal prevents leakage effectively for long service life. Built-in thermal overload protector will keep the motor from burning out when dry running
Quality Service: Aquastrong customer service provides professional technical supports, keeps your water system stable and worry-free
Portable Design: Plug in to play while unplug to stop. Bottom suction design filters debris and removes water down to 1/5 inch from the surface. It can handle up to 1/5″solids , ideal for draining hot tub and flooded basement window wells
Easy Installation: 1-1/4'' NPT discharge comes with 1-1/2'' elbow adapter and snap coupling adapter of 3/4'', 1'' or 1-1/4'', which makes Submersible pump easy to install. 19.7ft UL power cord provides safety and convenience
Safe & Durable: The submersible water pump is made of reinforced engineering thermoplastic casing resists corrosion and abrasion. Quality mechanical seal prevents leakage effectively for long service life. Built-in thermal overload protector will keep the motor from burning out when dry running
Quality Service: Aquastrong customer service provides professional technical supports, keeps your water system stable and worry-free
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A. L. Miller
The Good and the Bad
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
A. L. Miller
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
Good:
This thing is strong. I did need to purchase the Superior Pump 99621 Lay-Flat Discharge Hose Kit, 1-1/2-Inch by 25-foot (also on Amazon) as the pump can use a garden hose, but I didn't have an extra one and this discharge hose was cheaper than a new hose.
Bad:
It is so strong, I had to hold it at an angle because it wanted to suck the liner of the pond. My pond liner is secured, but it sealed it off the intake with the strong suction. This wasn't a huge deal as it emptied the pond so quickly.
Good:
The outflow was amazing. With the 1.5 inch hose, what normally takes hours took only about 30 minutes.
Bad:
It still gets clogged. If you have found a pump that doesn't please comment on this review and tell me!! When working with water that has a lot of debris in it, that happens. Of course I scoop out as much as I can before I start, but the small pieces are always to issue. Again, I've always had to monitor my pumps to wipe the debris away from the intake and this way no exception. It seemed to get clogged internally a couple times but it would take 30 seconds to work this out and continue.
Good:
Since I was working with super sludgy water, as I cleaned the pond with clean water, it would help dilute the gross water and the pump could get it out. Generally, I am very conservative on how much water I add while cleaning because the smaller pumps took so long to get it out. Since this thing was massive, I was free to use as much as needed to get the rocks cleaned off, which helped dilute the water, and made the pump work easier. Win - win. Cleanest the pond has ever been!
Overall: Yes! Great pump with the added hose - I placed the output hose directly on the pump at a horizontal angle with no additional adapter. Worked fine that way - Hose didn't try and fly into the air as it appears on the product page going straight up. It laid across the yard to the drainage area. When this one dies, I may try the 1/2 HP to avoid the liner issue. If this one lasts through 3 cleanings, it is a break even price wise and made the whole process a LOT quicker.
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