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improperly. Please keep in
mind that this warranty does
not cover damage or defects
due to mishandling, improper References
installation, improper electrical
set-up, or debris damaging the
pump or impeller.
There are typically two reasons
that most submersible-style
pumps fail. CALCULATIONS INFORMATION
The first is due to the seals on Approximate Gallons of Water With Small Matrix Quantity of GRAVEL RESOURCES
the pump failing. This allows in a POND Length x Width x Depth / 2.3 = Used in the POND
moisture to enter into the pump. Length x Width x 80% x Avg. Depth Number of matrix used Pond Gravel = 30% total tons Websites:
The GFCI will sense this moisture x 7.48 = total gallons Number of matrix used x 17 = of pond boulders www.afdpondsnj.com
and will trip the breaker, cutting Gallons in the Basin www.watergardening.com
off the electrical supply to * The basin takes up approximately 80% Electrical Consumption/Conversions Quantity of GRAVEL www.koivet.com
of the actual SQ. FT.
the pump. Amps x Volts ÷ 1,000 x .10 (kw/ Used in the STREAM
The second reason may be due Approximate Gallons of perhour) x 24 hrs Stream Gravel = 30% total tons Books:
to bearing failure, which would Water in a STREAM x 30.4 days = Monthly Cost of STREAM Boulders The Hobbyist’s Guide to Pond Plants,
explain the problems with the (Length x Width x .25 (Depth) x 7.48) Watts = volts x amps Amps = Small MicroPond/ D.I.Y. Rock The Pond Guy Publications,
™
impeller failing to spin when the = Gallons in the stream. watts ÷ volts Calculation for the POND St. Charles, IL
pump is plugged in. *You need 2x the amount of water in your basin. Length x Width ÷ 65 =
Rock Calculation for the POND Tons of boulders The Ecosystem Pond,
™
Approximate Gallons of Length x Width ÷ 40 = Tons of The Pond Guy Publications,
St. Charles, IL
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Aquascape continues to work with our engineers and pump manufacturers to reduce Water in a PONDLESS boulders *Using a 1:2:1 ratio. Small MicroPond / D.I.Y. Quantity
WATERFALL BASIN For every (1 TON) of 6”-12” rock, of Boulders used in a STREAM Water Garden Lifestyles,
™
our return rates and further increase the lifespan of our pumps. Our ultimate goal is With Stone Get (2 TON) of 12”-18” and (1 TON) For Every 10’ of STREAM = The Pond Guy Publications,
Length x Width x Depth x 2.2 = of 18”-24” (½ TON) 6”-12” & (½ TON) 12”-18” St. Charles, IL
to furnish a pump that will provide years of trouble free service! Gallons in the Basin Container Water Gardening
With Large Matrix Quantity of BOULDERS used for Hobbyists
Length x Width x Depth / 4.3 = in a STREAM GO TO OUR WEBSITE The Pond Guy Publications,
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Number of matrix used For Every 10’ of STREAM = (1 ½ TON) AND SIGN-UP FOR OUR St. Charles, IL
TYPICAL PARTS OF A PUMP Number of matrix used x 32 = using 1:2:1 RATIO from above FREE
Gallons in the Basin WEEKLY RIBBIT! To purchase books, see your local contractor/
Hardiness Zone Map retailer, or visit www.aquascapeinc.com.

NOTE: Check valve DISCHARGE
attaches to pipe leading
out from discharge.
HARDINESS ZONE CHART
Hardiness Zone Map Range of average annual
MOTOR minimum temperatures
IMPELLER
HOUSING for each zone.

MOTOR Zone 1 below -50° F
HOUSING Range of average annual
Zone 2 -50° to -40°
minimum temperatures
Zone 3 -40° to -30°
for each zone.
Zone 4 -30° to -20°
Zone 1
below -50˚F
Zone 5 -20° to -10°
Zone 2 -50˚ to -40˚
Maintenance FEET IMPELLER INTAKE Range of average annual Zone 7 0° to 10°
Zone 3 -40˚ to -30˚
Zone 6 -10° to 0°
Zone 4 -30˚ to -20˚
Zone 5 -20˚ to -10˚
Zone 8 10° to 20°
Zone 6 -10˚ to
0˚
minimum temperatures
Zone 7
0˚ to 10˚
Zone 9 20° to 30°
for each zone.
Zone 8
10˚ to 20˚
Zone 9
20˚ to 30˚
Zone 1 below -50˚F Zone 10 30° to 40°
Zone 10 30˚ to 40˚
Zone 2 -50˚ to -40˚ Zone 11 above 40°
Zone 3 -40˚ to -30˚ Zone 11 above 40˚
Zone 4 -30˚ to -20˚
Zone 5 -20˚ to -10˚
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Zone 7 0˚ to 10˚
Zone 8 10˚ to 20˚
Zone 9 20˚ to 30˚