GARDEN DESIGN
LET ’ S TALK PUMPS
Adding water to a project has never been easier . This is because OASE has created complete solutions for installers . This means that everything from the pump to the feature itself is OASE made . OASE can provide the technical knowledge and support on all the products you use .
Let ’ s talk pumps Pumps are the beating heart of any water feature . You need to know the right type of pump as well as the right size for your requirements . OASE pumps come in various sizes from 2500 up-to 44000 l / h .
A pump for each type of feature Not all pumps are created equal . Depending on the effect you ’ re trying to achieve you ’ ll need the right pump for the job .
Fountains require pressure to force water through nozzles to produce the spectacular results we expect . Nearly every fountain pump is supplied with at least 1 fountain nozzle and the box will tell you how high and how wide the effect will be .
Feature pumps are based on the same design as fountain pumps but without the larger surrounding cases . The requirement for pressure is the same as for a fountain but as these pumps are mostly used in selfcontained features the risk of the pump blocking is reduced .
The increased pressure these pumps produce also works better when using the narrow diameter pipework often required for water features .
Filter and Waterfall pumps are designed to produce lots of flow and move solid waste to a filter . The large holes in the casing are designed to allow larger particles to pass through without clogging .
To create the waterfall effect on the other page , a 1-metre-wide blade dropping 1 metre into a pond will require 300 litres per minute flow rate . That ’ s 18,000 LPH to maintain a full sheet of water effect . Don ’ t forget that taking head loss into account , you will require a pump larger than an 18,000 model to give you 18,000 LPH at the 1m head height .
At OASE we have a dedicated technical team that will help assist you in selecting the correct pump . We never want you to feel overwhelmed or confused and so we are here to help ! Get in touch with our team on enquiries @ oase . com or give us a call on 01256 896886
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