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Whether it’s a classic water plume or the Bellagio Fountains Water Show, there is a pump at the heart of every fountain. To correctly size a fountain pump from Pump Products’ premium selection of models by Barnes, Little Giant and Zoeller you’ll need three key pieces of information: the diameter of your fountain’s outlet hole,  the discharge size of your pump and the maximum height of your display.

Generally speaking, every inch of stream width at a water display’s outlet requires 100 gallons of water per hour (GPH). Be sure to choose a pump that will provide sufficient GPH.

The diameter of a pump’s discharge determines how much water it can deliver. It also indicates the size of the tubing the pump will accommodate. Select a  pump with a discharge size corresponding to any tubing you will be using.

Choose a pump whose maximum height is higher than the height at which you want your water stream to reach in order  to ensure strong water flow. A discharge flow reducer can be used to adjust the flow if necessary.

Once you’ve selected a properly sized pump, check the cord length. Some codes require the electrical outlet for a water feature to be at least 6 feet away from water.

Finally, make sure the pump is a size and shape that will be concealed when your fountain is assembled.

For detailed specs and manuals for the fountain pumps we stock and ship nationally, visit our product pages at www.pumpproducts.com or call us for details: 1-800-429-0800.