On Sat, 04 Sep 2004 10:17:18 -0600, W Dale wrote:

Hum... so, as I approach my 3rd season (second year) with my 1st LG
4300, I can expect it to go "belly up" soon and when it does, I should
consider replacing it with an external pump?

A lot depends on where the submersible is placed in the filtration system.
Worst case, in the pond, no pre-filter protection, running sand and
fish/plant debris beside water to the filter, is going to wear on its life.

Whereas, at the end of the filtration system, as in gravity flow to the
filter where the pump pulls it from one chamber to the next and the pump
only pumps the cleanest water, you can expect 8 to 10 years out of most
submersible pond pumps, ime. ~ jan


See my ponds and filter design:
http://users.owt.com/jjspond/

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We got a Little Giant as our first pond pump...before we heard bad things
about their durability and electric consumption. Six years and some months
later, it still runs well on its 24/7 schedule. No leaks, no breaks.
Unsure about cost.

Jim

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"DennisD" wrote in message
...
I am in the process of setting up a water garden. Since I'm in the
plumbing
business I have access to Little Giant pumps at great pricing. But the
question is: are they any good (longevity, energy consumption, etc.).
Thanks

I have not used the little giant, so I will not comment, but understand that you may spend more money than electricity over time, you will in your pump. Your great pricing may not be the best long-term goal. Donna and the Laguna is effective submersible pumps and external pumps more efficient than the best submarines.