Savio waterfall pump not pumping strong enough

It might have some worn parts inside, like the bearings, or bushes

Sounds like there are too many things running on the same breaker. Try unplugging some of the other things on that breaker.

Yes and no. Waterfalls in outdoor ponds do providecirculation by moving the water around and keeping it from becomingstagnant. This does however, create acurrent which is not always ideal when trying to grow plants or if you arehousing small fish in your aquarium. Astrong current can make it difficult for plants to take root and can be tootiring for small fish to succeed in.

It sounds like a seal has broken and water is getting inside, tripping the GFCI. it may be possible to get a new set of gaskets for the pump, but it is not really an easy thing to do. Three years if it runs all day is quite a lot of hours. You could try a local electric motor shop, and ask for an estimate.

If you look at the pump cabilities the max life is either 2.3 or 2.4 meters. I.e 7.88 Feet max lift. I looked up even the 5000 Liter per hour pump and it only has a lift of 2 meters. 10 feet is 3.048 meters. It seems your height requirement lift of 10 fee is greater than the lift capability of the pump. You can... install a second pump with a hidden reservoir at the 5 ft lift mark behind the water fall to get the desired flow. Or change to a submersible 1/2 hp well pump as most will give you 10 to 12 GPM flow rate and will elimate the 10 ft lift problem. A shallow well pump could be installed above the water (encased / hidden and provide you with 23 feet of lift.

The problem you have is the 10 ft lift distance is more than your current pump can provide.

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Kelly

My pond pump had to be replaced after three years. They said the fine grit out of my fish pond. got into my bearings and cut them out.

capacitor,windings failing,

Clogged, Impeller loose and not turning. Remove strainer from bottom of pump and check for clogg and see if the impeller is turning.

How long have you had this pump? Have you had it long enough for the bushings and bearings to go bad. Have you added anything else to that line that feeds the breaker. that feeds this pump If you tell me thies things i can give you a much better awnser

I would take the intake hose off the pump and fill it with water and with the pump running I would hokk upthe intake hose.

I also would if possible have the pump lower than the pond.