Half Off Ponds Commando - 3,000 GPH Variable Speed Pump
Commando 3000 GPH Variable Speed Pond Pump
Pump Flow Rates 1,200 To 3,000 GPH Max Flow
Anjon’s Commando CO-3000 is a versatile, adjustable flow pond pump. Fine tune the flow rate of waterfalls and streams, from a gentle 1,200 gallons per hour to a powerful 3,000 gallons per hour output. The weather resistant wired remote controller with digital display easily adjusts power to the pump. The 18’ pump-to-controller power cord permits convenient placement of the controller. The extremely energy efficient magnetic drive motor is equipped with an overload sensor that prevents pump burnout. The Commando CO-3000 is engineered for 24-hour continuous use. Space-saving compact design for easy installation and maintenance. An oversized intake screen prevents clogging. 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. This pump contains no oil and is fish, aquatic plant and wildlife safe.
Commando CO-3000 Pump
- Fine tune the flow rate of waterfalls and streams, from a gentle 1,200 gallons per hour to a powerful 3,000 gallons per hour output
- Weather resistant wired remote controller with digital display easily adjusts power to the pump
- Extremely energy efficient magnetic drive motor is equipped with an overload sensor that prevents pump burnout. Engineered for 24-hour continuous use
- Space-saving compact design for easy installation and maintenance. Oversized intake screen prevents clogging
- 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Contains no oil fish, aquatic plant and wildlife safe
Half Off Ponds Commando - 3,000 GPH Variable Speed Pump
- Flexibility for Your Pond - Fine tune the flow rate of waterfalls and streams, from a gentle 1,200 gallons per hour to a powerful 3,000 gallons per hour output.
- Safe for All Conditions - Weather resistant wired remote controller with digital display easily adjusts power to the pump. Drive motor is equipped with an overload sensor that prevents pump burnout. Engineered for 24-hour continuous use.
- Small Pump, Big Power - Space-saving compact design for easy installation and maintenance. Oversized intake screen prevents clogging
- Environmentally Friendly - Contains no oil; completely safe for fish, wildlife and aquatic plants
- A Pump You Can Trust - **Backed by a 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty!** With 100% U.S. Based Support and Service! Consumables not under warranty. For use in freshwater applications only. Not for use in chlorinated or salt water applications
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
About Half Off Ponds
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