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twodogsbarking

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4. Have a small pond off the patio. Last pump konked out this summer after 15 years. Just age.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024, 01:22 PM

Sep 2024

Had a lower capacity one that works well. Not sure they cost now but then they were about $80. at Lowes or online..
The first ones I had only lasted a year or two but cost twice as much. Leaks are not always in the liner but you can buy pond foam for other leaks.

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Pond pump [View all] Marthe48 Sep 2024 OP

Sump pumps usually have a float that will shut it off if the water level rises Nittersing Sep 2024 #1

I was able to check the order Marthe48 Sep 2024 #2

If the hose was hooked to a faucet that was shut ofg Kali Sep 2024 #3

Have a small pond off the patio. Last pump konked out this summer after 15 years. Just age. twodogsbarking Sep 2024 #4

Submerged pumps don't overheat RainCaster Oct 2024 #5