What is a Fountain Pump?
A fountain pump is the main component of any type of house or garden fountain. The pump is responsible for drawing the water up and then creating the flow of water from the top or side of the fountain. When building a fountain, the selection of your fountain pump should come early in the process. This allows you to build the fountain around the pump, concealing the pump from view. There are three main types of pumps that you can choose from when building a fountain. Each has particular areas where they are best suited. The different types are a direct drive style, a magnet drive pump and finally a solar powered design. The direct drive fountain pump is the oldest and most common type of outdoor pump. The pump’s motor is enclosed in a waterproof shell filled with oil. The areas around the cord and impeller shaft are sealed to prevent water from reaching the motor. Direct drive fountain pumps are large, due to their design, and it can be difficult to hide them in many garden fountain des
