HALF OFF PONDS Piranha Series 5,500 GPH Direct Drive Submersible Pump for Water Gardens, Ponds and Waterfalls – PN-5500

Price: $350.00
(as of Dec 20,2022 05:48:32 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Half Off Ponds Piranha Pump Series for Water Gardens, Ponds and Waterfalls

Why choose The Half Off Ponds Piranha Pump Series? The Piranha Pump Series is truly a best-of-breed submersible pump for water gardens, fish ponds and pond free water features. The high flow, high head energy efficient direct-drive technology is combined with superior stainless steel and reinforced fiberglass construction.

The upright design, with a space-saving footprint, makes this pump ideal for skimmer and pond free waterfall installations. The intake screen prevents clogging, while the vortex impeller passes solids up to 1.25 inch. The direct drive motor provides years of life while providing the power needed to create heavy water flow.

Manufactured with high-quality seals for long and efficient pump life. These pumps are excellent for fast flowing waterfalls and for features that have significant heights to overcome without losing volume.

The Piranha Series pumps are engineered for 24-hour continuous use and equipped with an overload sensor that prevents burnout. Contains mineral oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. Piranha Pump Series is truly the best of class and is our contractor’s choice.

Piranha Series Direct Drive Submersible Pumps Specifications Chart

Piranha Direct Drive Submersible Pump Flow Chart

How Big of a Pump Do I Need?

Minimum pump size is determined by pond type, water volume, head height and friction loss. The minimum pump size recommendations are:

Circulate total pond water volume every 2 hours.

Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.

Circulate total pond water volume every 1 hour.

Example: 3,800 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.

Circulate total pond water volume every 3/4 hours.

Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.

Dynamic head pressure is found by taking the vertical height of your waterfall; the distance between where your pump is (typically in the skimmer) and where your waterfall is, and adding the static head pressure (pipe and fittings) 1’ for every 10’ of tubing and 1’ for every elbow or “T” fitting.

Example: 3′ (vertical height) + 2.5 (25′ of tubing) + 2′ (for 2 elbows) = 7.5′ of Dynamic Head Pressure

Note: It is important to take into consideration while calculating how much flow will be at the top of your waterfall by accounting for the head height due to the laws of fluid dynamics. Please refer to the flow chart above to help choose the correct pump.

Calculating Water Feature Size for Accurate Pump Selection

How Many Gallons of Water does My Water Feature Hold?

Rectangular Ponds

Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 = Gallons

Example: A rectangular pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond is… 15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons

Oval Ponds

Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.8 x 7.48 = Gallons

Example: An oval pond 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ deep is… 15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons

Round Ponds

Length x Width x Average Depth x 7.48 =Gallons

Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond 15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons

Streams

Length x Width x Average Depth x 0.25 x 7.48 = GALLONS =Gallons

Example: 15’ long, 10’ wide and 1.5’ Deep Pond 15’ x 10’ x 1.5’ x 7.48 = 1683 Gallons

Tubing Sizing Chart

What Size Tubing Do I Need?

Half Off Ponds Flexible PVC Tubing (NOT included in this listing) is ideal for ponds and waterfalls requiring high-strength and flexible hose that resists kinking and collapsing. This tubing withstands freezing without compromising its’ structural integrity, durability, or strength.

Pipes, hose, and tubing are the ‘circulatory system’ of any Koi pond, water garden, or waterfall. Selecting the right pipe, hose, or tubing for any water feature project is a key decision to create and maintain a healthy water environment; from a residential backyard ponds to commercial water features or municipal projects.

Half Off Ponds Flexible PVC Tubing is used with Schedule 40 fittings and accepts schedule 40 primer and glue for a secure fit every time.

Can be frozen solid without losing strength or structural integritySmooth wall interior improves water flow, prevents friction lossFlexible, will not collapse or kink around bends or curvesWorks with standard schedule 40 PVC slip or barb fittings: Fish & Wildlife Safe

The information on these pumps above should help select the correct pump for your water features needs. Water features and supplies is our business!

We have been satisfying fish pond, water garden, and backyard waterfall enthusiasts for over 25 years! We’re glad to assist you with your pond building project – from start to finish!

– Half Off Ponds Team

POWER & EFFICIENCY – High flow, high head energy efficient direct drive technology is combined with superior stainless steel and reinforced fiberglass construction.
SMART DESIGN FOR SMALL SPACES – Upright design with space-saving footprint makes this pump ideal for skimmer and pondless waterfall installations with an intake-screen that prevents clogging.
DURABLE QUALITY – Direct drive motor provides years of life while providing the power needed to create heavy water flow. High quality seals for long and efficient pump life.
PERFORMANCE BEYOND IT’S PRICE – Engineered for 24-hour continuous use, while a heat-overload sensor prevents a burnout, with a vortex impeller that passes solids up to 1.25″
A PUMP YOU CAN TRUST – Contains no oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. **Backed by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty!**