When it comes to running your pond pump, the general rule of thumb is that it is best to run the pump 24/7 to oxygenate and prevent stagnant water.
However, there is a certain exception to this rule, and that is if you have a very small pond with a small pump that has a very high flow rate for its size.
If you have a larger pond and a mid-sized pump, you’ll be glad to know that you can keep your pump going 24/7 without having to worry about your electricity bill too much. The reason for that is that the energy usage of a pond pump is so low that it’s only going to cost you about $5 per month. That’s less than the price of a cup of coffee.
The main thing to watch out for is the wear and tear on the pump. While it may be tempting to turn the pump off at night to save wear and tear, doing so will actually lead to a shorter pump lifespan. That’s because water can and will get in to the pump’s bearings when it gets turned off and on, and that will cause the pump to seize up.
If you’re worried about the noise of your pump keeping you awake at night, then you can use the following trick to get around that: simply place your pump in a plastic box, and then put a layer of insulating foam on the bottom of the box. To keep it in place, you can use a bit of double-sided sticky tape.
This will make a huge difference to the amount of noise that your pump makes, and you can then also use the lid of the box to stop it getting rained on, and to keep it from getting too dirty.
The only problem with this is that you won’t be able to see the water shooting out of your pump, which is one of the main reasons for having a pump in the first place. However, a pond pump is always going to be noisy, and so it’s definitely worth it to do this if you want a good night’s sleep.
If you have a very small pond, and a very small pump, then you might want to consider turning your pump off at night. That’s because it’s actually possible to have a pump that is too powerful for your pond. In that case, you’ll want to turn your pump off at night to give the fish a bit of peace and quiet.
Remember, if you have a pump that is too powerful for your pond, your fish will be constantly trying to swim against a current that is far too strong for them. In that case, the best thing to do is to get a smaller pump that is more suitable for your pond.
While you might be thinking that the fish will be able to avoid the current by staying near the bottom of your pond, that’s actually not the case. That’s because the pump will be circulating the water in your pond, and so it will be drawing the cold water from the bottom up to the top. In other words, the bottom of your pond will be the coldest part, and so your fish won’t want to go anywhere near it.
