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HomePond SuppliesFiltration/CirculationSunterra 120016 Large Fountain Pump, 200 GPH, Black |
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| Customer Reviews: | | Average Customer Review: ( 32 customer reviews )
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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Homebrewing - gets the job done Jun 11, 2010
By luckyjesuspatrick
I was looking for a small pump to push ice water from a cooler through a copper cooling coil. There wasn't a whole lot of force behind it, but this one did the job well. It also came with a few nozzle options to connect the tubing.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 perfect Aug 25, 2009
By L. I. Stanley
I bought this pump as a replacement for a pump that stopped working during a power interruption in my area. The descriptions of each of the pumps on the site were spot on and I was easily able to choose which would work with my fountain that has a 3 1/2 foot lift. The most difficult part of set-up was removing it from a plastic clam shell! Otherwise, it was attached and running in less than 5 minutes.
9 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Niagara Falls? Jul 02, 2010
By USMC Combat Vet
"Retired!"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3ECR360XQ9MMG Well, not really. I had a whole different use in mind for this pump. I have a couple fountains in my rear yard, and algae has become a real pain on the one with a 55 inch pond base. No matter WHAT chemical I try, it comes back after just 2-3 weeks and when I cleaned it & replaced the water, I even did the following.
1-Drained
2-Scrubbed ALL surfaces with Bleach & White Vinegar
3-Let it sit in the direct sunlight for 7 days to kill any surviving algae spores
OK, all this and I have tried every chemical on the market with NO success. Spent $145.00 in just 9 months trying eco friendly stuff, because I care, kill ALL the wildlife stuff (sorry...), and everything in between. Tried bromine tablets in floaters, just tossed into each tier directly AND in the pond base. Did the same with chlorine. NOTHING helps but the chlorine helps the best. It's tough since this 3 tier fountain is in direct sunlight all day in a warm San Diego Climate.
So why this pump? Well I am just doing an experiment with trying to keep the water moving. First, I took my wife's little indoor rock fountain apart and stole her Sunterra 104506 Table Top Fountain Pump 30 GPH, Black. Now this is a cute little pump. For her 10 inch high joke of an indoor fountain anyway? And after seeing it barely moved any water in my big MANLY outdoor fountain, after having my behind chewed off for a week, after tears asking why I destroyed her little rock fountain....Well, it just wore me down! I did what Tim Taylor (Tool Time), would do, MORE POWER! Plus, I have now returned her sissy pump to her and told her good luck figuring out how it all went together before I tore it all apart. She's still not talking to me yet.
I want to see if the algae has a tougher time growing if I place this pump in the pond base, aim it to direct water in a sort of "whirlpool" effect. It will be a day or two before I get a piece of plastic tubing to add to the pump housing to increase the spinning action. Nonetheless, it is doing a remarkable job already! I put some old bottles and stuff in to allow me to see the movement created by just this pump, before even adding the tubing to increase the flow intensity. Now we will sit & wait. It may help, may not. I will update once I know. I will also update how well the pump holds up as far as reliability goes.
What I Like:
1-LONG Outdoor Cord! Outdoor rated as well (but from China of course...)
2-GOOD Flow, even before I add the plastic tubing to increase that flow.
3-Pump has a convenient & EASY flow adjustment. Too much? Just rotate "dial" on pump. Too little? Rotate the other direction.
4-EASY to open package.
5-QUIET. I can't hear it over the loud sound of the 3 tier fountain & pond. NO vibration felt either.
What I do not like?
1-Nothing yet. Will update if I find something.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Sunterra pumps Apr 19, 2009
By Leroy D. Young
I have ordered three of these pumps . Two are for a special outdoor dog auto water system for my dogs. One pump circulates the water from reservoir to water bowl. The other discharges the reservoir at set intervals to keep water fresh and cool . With the separate timers I bought the system works flawlessly . The other one is for bird bath fountain replacing a solar pump that was giving me troubles . It turns on and off with the circulating pump. The adjustable flow is a nice feature.
13 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Sunterra 120016 fountain pump Jun 26, 2007
By Gary C. Dutko
I bought this as a backup to my original Sunterra fountain pump that is still working perfectly after 3 yrs of continuous use. However, I am extremely disappointed that Amazon clearly advertised this as an item with FREE SHIPPING then later in the purchasing process stated it did not qualify for free shipping. As of today 6/26/07 the advertisement still reads: this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. I believe this is misleading and wrong and people should know that before they buy it. I decided to purchase the item anyway since it was not available in my area. Buyers beware that you may have to pay the FREE SHIPPING charge. Good Luck, Gary
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