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Why does my pond pump stop pumping?

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stops working after cleaning

The pump on our pond is pretty big but it seems to have a problem that causes it to stop working.  I clean it out and then it starts putting out water again but a hour or so later it stops.  Any ideas on what might be wrong? Thanks

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3 Responses to "Why does my pond pump stop pumping?"

  • yamine says:
    August 21, 2010 at 4:01 pm
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    check that the intake is not getting clogged with algae, dirt or other debris.

  • Justin says:
    August 21, 2010 at 4:01 pm
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    Make sure the pump is lifted from off the bottom of the pond. use blocks/ cinder blocks.. Most pond pumps are not made to suck up the muck off the bottom. the higher the pump from the bottom the better.

  • pondlady says:
    August 21, 2010 at 4:01 pm
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    Remove the pump from the water, unplug it and remove the hose from the pump. Take a garden hose with a strong water stream and clean the pump. Run water in backwards and check the impeller. The impeller is what sucks the water in. It may be gummed up with debris. If none of this works and the pump doesn’t even hum when plugged into a live outlet, start looking for a new pump.

    If the pump just pumps for awhile, it is probably overheating and the built-in safety features make it turn itself off. This usually means the pump is on its last legs. Check your warranty to see if it is covered. If not, see the above article on how to choose another pump.

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