Big Frog BFP-5500 - Solids Handling Pond & Waterfall Pump with High Head & Flow

Description

The Anjon Manufacturing Big Frog Pump Series is truly a best of breed submersible pump for water gardens, fish ponds and pondless water features. The high flow, high head energy efficient direct drive technology is combined with superior stainless steel and reinforced fiberglass construction. Upright design with space-saving footprint makes this pump ideal for skimmer and pondless waterfall installations. Intake screen prevents clogging while passing solids up to 1.25 inch. 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. These pumps are excellent for fast flowing waterfalls and for features that have significant heights to overcome without losing volume. The vortex impeller passes solids to 1.25”. The Big Frog series is engineered for 24-hour continuous use; overload sensor prevents burnout. Contains mineral oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. 2-year manufacturers warranty.
Big Frog BFP-5500 - Solids Handling Pond & Waterfall Pump with High Head & Flow
The Anjon Manufacturing Big Frog Pump Series is truly a best of breed submersible pump for water gardens, fish ponds and pondless water features. The high flow, high head energy efficient direct drive technology is combined with superior stainless steel and reinforced fiberglass construction. Upright design with space-saving footprint makes this pump ideal for skimmer and pondless waterfall installations. Intake screen prevents clogging while passing solids up to 1.25 inch. 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. These pumps are excellent for fast flowing waterfalls and for features that have significant heights to overcome without losing volume. The vortex impeller passes solids to 1.25”. The Big Frog series is engineered for 24-hour continuous use; overload sensor prevents burnout. Contains mineral oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. 2-year manufacturers warranty.
Big Frog BFP-5500 - Solids Handling Pond & Waterfall Pump with High Head & Flow
High flow, high head energy efficient direct drive technology is combined with superior stainless steel and reinforced fiberglass construction.
Upright design with space-saving footprint makes this pump ideal for skimmer and pondless waterfall installations. Intake screen prevents clogging while passing solids up to 1.25 inch.
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.
Engineered for 24 hour continuous use, Ability to pass solids up to 1-1/4" in diameter because of the vortex impeller for tough-torque flow
Contains mineral oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants. 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
FAQs & Calculations to Help Select the Correct Kit
1. 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
2. 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:
Water Garden, Few Small Goldfish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 2 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Fish Pond, Several Small Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 1 hour.
Example: 3,800 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Koi Pond, Several Large Fish
Circulate total pond water valoume every 3/4 hours.
Example: 2,000 GPH pump for a 3000-gallon pond with 2’ waterfall.
Calculating Head Height
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.
3. What Size Tubing Do I Need?
Tubing Size
Efficiency GPH
Minimum GPH
Maximum GPH
0.5”
< 300
60
420
0.75”
< 720
300
900
1”
< 1,200
700
1,500
1.25”
< 1,600
900
3,200
1.5”
< 2,600
2,000
4,400
2”
< 4,800
3,000
6,800
3”
< 9,000
6,000
14,000
4”
< 21,000
14,000
28,000
6”
< 42,000
33,000
60,000
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