pump output

[2vetts]

cleaned out the filter again this morning including pulling pump out and cleaning intake area on pump [ i do this at least once a week] . looking out the window at waterfall i told my wife that i wished pump was bigger . we decided it put out more water when it was new . i went back out and pulled pump again and realized how to take off the bottom [ only took 3 years ,duh!] . there was another grid which was at least half clogged so cleaned it and reassembled pump . i put it back in and plugged it in and the water flow was probably almost doubled . water fall looks MUCH better and i am pleased with the result [a rare occurrence for me] . just posted this hoping some one else with reduced water flow may benefit . . .peace

[miguynmkoi]

Don't ya love discoveries that turn out good!

[Julles]

I check my pump intake at least twice a week.  Usually I can get any gunk out with my finger, without needing to unscrew the cover and open it up.

But now that my koi are separated from the plants, I get MUCH less gunk in the pump...have not had to clean it since I redid the pond two or three months ago. 

I bet you have extended the life of your pump, too, 'Vetts, because it is straining less, now that it's unclogged.

[Jerry]

Being lazy helps. If I had to do all that Id give it up!
I never chk my pump!  The priming pot need cleaning every 4 to 6 months. When the fall slow down it's signal  A signal I put off for weeks!

I am not being harsh with you guys, but it seems like a lot of work that could be overcome with an easier system.  Correct me if Im wrong.

I use a Skippy.