Fountain Pumps
1.Submerged in the reservoir, the pump draws water into its housing, where an impeller (a water propeller spun by electricity) forces the water out through the pump’s outflow fitting. Vinyl hose carries the recirculating water from the pump to the fountain piece where the water emerges again.
2. Usually a small portable fountain will use a 120-volt submersible pump with a volume of between 60 and 140 gallons per hour (217 and 532 liters per hour). Larger fountains, in which a larger volume of water must be raised a greater vertical distance, require more powerful pumps.
3. Most pumps have a flow control mechanism to regulate the outflow of water. By adjusting the rate of flow, achieve different effects and eliminate unwanted splashing.
4. Pumps can be left operating around the clock safely. Remember to keep the pump submerged under water. And, since water helps conduct electricity, it’s prudent to dry your hands thoroughly before plugging in the pump.
5. Safety Note: Submersible pumps are not designed to work in air and should ONLY be used when covered with water. Never let your pump run dry (run without water flowing through it) or you could ruin it! If the pump is making a sucking or growling sound, it is telling