HALF OFF PONDS Pond Pulse 3,000 GPH Hybrid Drive Submersible Pump for Ponds, Water Gardens and Pond Free Waterfalls w/ 30' Power Cord - PP-3000

Title: The Game-Changer for Pool and Hot Tub Owners: A Review of the Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Submersible Pond PumpReview:When I stumbled upon this heavy-duty stainless steel submersible pond pump, I was initially intrigued by its intended use for creating water features. However, my intentions veered off the beaten path. Faced with the quarterly task of draining my 550-gallon hot tub, a process that tediously dragged on for hours, I sought a more efficient solution. Enter this powerhouse of a pond pump, capable of moving water at what seems to be a comical speed, exceeding 7,000 gallons per hr according to its specifications. The result? My hot tub was emptied in mere moments, transforming a once-dreaded chore into a task so swift it almost beckoned disbelief.The concern for potential damage from hot tub chemicals to the pump's components briefly crossed my mind, but the sheer performance and efficiency of this pump overshadowed any such worries. Besides, a quick flush with fresh water post-drainage has become a simple, routine maintenance step for me.What truly sets this product apart, beyond its exceptional capability, is the quality of both the pump and the customer service provided by the company. Upon realizing a minor component was missing from my purchase, I reached out to their tech support, fully expecting the hassle of a purchase process. To my delight and surprise, they shipped the missing piece to me promptly and without charge. Such a level of service is rare and speaks volumes about the company's commitment to their customers.The pump's robust stainless steel construction promises durability, and its performance has been nothing short of remarkable in my non-traditional use scenario. Whether you're considering it for its designed purpose of beautifying your garden with water features or seeking an unconventional yet highly effective solution for draining pools or hot tubs, this pump is worthy of consideration.In conclusion, if efficiency, durability, and top-notch customer service rank high on your list of priorities for a submersible pump, look no further. This heavy-duty stainless steel pond pump not only meets but exceeds expectations in both traditional and inventive applications. I strongly recommend giving it a try; you will not be disappointed.

I used the 15,000 gph pump on a little spring project. I was very impressed with the pump, I will for sure use this brand in the future.

I installed this pump one week ago and so far it’s working perfectly. I connected it to the ‘HALF OFF PONDS Variable Speed Control for Pond Pumps’ to vary the speed. My only complaint is the way the pump connects to the 2” pipe. On my previous HALF OFF PONDS Pump, there were two bolts that could be removed that would allow the connector to be screwed onto the 2” pipe and then connected to the pump with the two bolts. The pump designed has changed and now there are two screws that attach to loose nuts that are inside the pump. I ended up removing the two bottom sections to get to the loose nuts and then glued them to the undercarriage. They only had to hold long enough to get the screws started. Other than that, the installation went well and the pump works well.

Used it to replace a failed pond pump. Hate that these pumps do not incorporate a low water protection

Make sure you get the correct size. It quite as the previous pumps but it was half the price and does just what it needs to.

This pump has been working absolutely great for us. We had been using a much more expensive brand but only would get 2-3 years out of them. When the last one failed it filled the pond with oil. It took me a week to get it properly cleaned out and safe. One of the other problems with the other pump was that you had choices between HP/Flow that were not quite what we wanted. Too much or too little. This pump can use a speed controller so we get precisely the flow we want for our two tier stream. This pump is lighter weight than the other but since the other one never lasted very long, who cares? I put it in this summer and was pleased that it worked as well as when it was new. I am not happy that I had to put in three separate pumps since I got the pond but I am happy that this one has lasted *LONGER* than the more expensive pump. This has saved us quite a bit of money as well on electricity as we can use the speed controller to reduce the flow to just what we want. The perfect amount of water movement for the perfect pond. And when I want max flow for cleaning, I just turn it up.

This seemed like a powerful pump that worked well for the first three months. Then after being turned off for routine maintenance on another part of the pond it simply would not come back on. The company (halfoffponds.com) then refused to honor the warranty. They would not even Authorize a return so they could look to see what was wrong with it... literally without even looking at it, declared “it must be installed wrong to fail this soon”. After making me jump through incredible hoops specifying every aspect of how it was installed and filling out silly forms that had to be filled out in long hand and copied or faxed back to them, they simply said they would not honor the warranty because it had been permanently installed (of course this means the electrical installation was permanent and not just plugged in…but it was installed absolutely correctly). There was no problem with the way it was installed but this company worked overtime at finding ways to not honor their warranty after only three months. I highly encourage you to look elsewhere because if you have a problem they will not honor their word.

For a large pond that needs filtration 24/7. Bought it when my previous pump died. Installed it, plugged it in and it has run continuously since.

late getting here but coming from state side so that was no surprise because of Canada customs . I was expecting more flow but will do the job sufficiently .