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  • CONTINUOUS-OPERATION POND PUMP: For powering pond waterfalls and streams with rugged debris-handling impeller that can pass debris up to 1/4 inch in diameter.
  • CLOG-FREE PERFORMANCE: Large basket minimizes blockage and maintenance.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENT: Unidirectional impeller and motor.
  • WEAR-RESISTANT: Motor has anti-corrosive ceramic shaft for longer life.
  • THREE SIZES: For ponds up to 1,500 gallons, up to 3,000 gallons and up to 4,000 gallons.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to install
4.6
4.6
4.4
4.6
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Value for money
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3.7
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material
Ceramic
ABS Material
PC+ABS
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Plastic
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Above Ground
5200 GPH
Submersible Water Pump
Submersible
modern
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maximum flow rate
50 gallons per minute
5200 gallons per minute
6200 liters per hour
5 gallons per minute
150 gallons per minute
1000 liters per hour
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6 kilograms
12.79 pounds
5.7 pounds
7 pounds
6.4 pounds

From the manufacturer

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Easy to clean

To clean the pump, simply unplug and remove it from the pond and clean the debris that has collected around the outside of the cage.

Continuous operation

For powering pond waterfalls and fountains 24/7 with rugged debris-handling impeller that can pass debris up to 1/4 inch in diameter.

Low maintenance

The motor has an anti-corrosive ceramic shaft, which allows the pump to operate for long periods of time with little maintenance.

Energy efficient

The asynchronous motor technology and unidirectional impeller use less energy to pump a large volume of pond water without clogging.

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Keeping your pond clean

Clog-free performance

The Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump provides clog-free performance for pond filters, waterfalls or streams. It features a pre-filter cage that prevents leaves, sticks and other large debris from entering the unit and also protects fish from the pump’s impeller.

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Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Model DHP 3600 DHP 4200
Max. Flow 3690 GPH 4235 GPH
Max. Pumping Height 11.4 Feet 13.1 Feet
Watts 199 233
Pond Size Up to 3,000 Gallons Up to 4,000 Gallons

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.15 x 10.5 x 8.63 inches; 13.23 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 26569
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Pond
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2006
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ TetraPond
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001QILRW0
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 871 ratings

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Product Description

The Tetra Pond Debris-Handling Pump provides clog-free performance for pond filters, waterfalls or streams. It features a pre-filter cage that prevents leaves, sticks and other large debris from entering the unit, and also protects fish from the pump’s impeller. This powerful, energy-efficient and UL listed pump is engineered for continuous operation and can handle debris up to 1/4 inch in diameter – allowing you to clean your pond, not your pump! This pump is engineered to circulate large volumes of pond water without clogging, which allows the pump to operate for long periods of time without any maintenance. Water, dirt and debris are drawn through the quarter-inch holes in the large pre-filter cage that surrounds the pump. Pond water with dirt and debris are pumped to an external filter for removal or directly to a waterfall or stream. Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor.

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Clog-Free Performance

The TetraPond Debris Handling Pump provides clog-free performance for power filters and waterfalls. This energy efficient pump is engineered for continuous operation and can handle debris up to ¼ inch in size—allowing you to clean your pond, not your pump!

Max Flow Max Pumping Height Pond Size DHP 3600 3690 GPH 11.4 Feet Up to 3000 Gallons DHP 4200 4235 GPH 13.1 Feet Up to 4000 Gallons

How It Works

TetraPond DHP pumps are engineered to circulate large volumes of pond water without clogging. This allows the pump to operate for long periods of time without any maintenance. Water, dirt, and debris are drawn through the quarter inch holes in the large pre-filter cage that surrounds the pump. The pre-filter cage prevents leaves, sticks, and other large debris from entering the pump. It also protects the fish from the pump’s impeller. The open-face impeller allows debris up to 1/4 in. in diameter to pass through the pump without clogging. The pond water with dirt and debris are pumped to an external filter for removal or directly to a waterfall or stream.

Flow Performance

Determine how high you waterfall will be from the pond surface. The higher the top of the waterfall is from the pond surfaces, the less flow will result. Take a look at the charts below for the approximate waterfall effect the DHP pumps will create at various pumping heights.

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Debris-Handling Technology

  • Rugged Debris Handling Pump impeller can pass 1/4 in. debris without clogging
  • Large basket minimizes blockage and maintenance
  • Energy-efficient unidirectional impeller and motor
  • Wear-resistant and anti-corrosive ceramic shaft for longer life
  • Epoxy encapsulation protects motor from water intrusion
  • Outlet size fits tubing 1-1/2 inches or 1-1/4 inches in internal diameter
  • 15 foot electrical cord
  • 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Pond Tips

Pond Circulation: Choose a pump that will circulate 100% of the pond volume in one or two hours. More circulation will result in better pond conditions.

Filters: Be aware that filters reduce the flow to waterfalls and streams. The image on the left shows water pumped at three feet without any filter restriction, while pumping at three feet with a TetraPond pressure filter reduces flow by about 45%.

Important information

Directions

use as directed

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
871 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the flow of water, saying it moves enough water through the system. They also appreciate the powerful flow, saying the flow slows when it's time to clean off. Customers also like that it'll push water like crazy, saying that it really does a good job of circulating the water. They mention that the flow is smooth, and that it removes debris easily. Customers say it'd be easy to install, and the hook-up was straight forward. They say it’s worth the price, and will save them a lot of money.

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221 customers mention198 positive23 negative

Customers like the quality of the water pump. For example, they say it's a good pump, powerful, and does a great job. Some say that it worked fine for exactly six months and then stopped. Overall, most are satisfied with the output and performance of the pump.

"...It is EXCELLENT!" Read more

"The pump worked fine for exactly 6 months. Then it stopped. It is not blocked and minimal debris accumulated inside the cover...." Read more

"Replaced several pond pumps until I got this one. Still working very well - value for your money!" Read more

"...Pumping rise is about 5-6 feet to waterfall. Good flow, no problems so far. Never clogged. I disassembled it in the fall of 2019...." Read more

54 customers mention48 positive6 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning the water pump. For example, they mention it's easy to remove debris, and there's no need to remove the pump to clean. That said, some say it keeps their pond clean and their koi happy.

"...Then it stopped. It is not blocked and minimal debris accumulated inside the cover. I can't see how to complain about the poor quality...." Read more

"...This one was trouble free while it was up and running, one jam up, easily cleared. It ran great for 3 seasons, rarely even shut it down...." Read more

"...can just hose it off and toss it back into the pond - no parts to remove to clean the intake, no tweezers or pliers required to remove small debris..." Read more

"...I've seen that they can collect a large amount of unpassable debris..." Read more

30 customers mention23 positive7 negative

Customers like the flow of the water pump. They mention it's powerful, runs smoothly, and moves water as advertised. The perforated casing does a good job filtering out debris, and the water exit has not slowed from filter. Overall, customers are satisfied with the flow and recommend it to others.

"...Pumping rise is about 5-6 feet to waterfall. Good flow, no problems so far. Never clogged. I disassembled it in the fall of 2019...." Read more

"...This pump really moves the water. It is connected to the Tetra pond Bio-Active filter BP1500-UV I purchased with the pump. Great combo...." Read more

"...Even when the face of it is clearly stuffed with leaves, it doesn’t slow down! Just wipe it off with a broom! East to maintain" Read more

"...change its angle, it unscrewed off the internal threads, so the output went way down...." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the flow of water produced by the water pump. They mention that it pumps enough water through the system, moves lots of water, and does a good job of circulating the water. Some say that it's easy to set up and has no problem pumping water up a 6 foot incline to the filters.

"...the filter pad since August and the waterfall still had a great flow of water in spite of the pond being full of leaves...." Read more

"This pump moves some serious water !! A little overkill for my 500 gallon, but it does a beautiful job...." Read more

"...Has no problem pumping water up a 6 foot incline to the filters, which in turn feed the waterfall...." Read more

"...Not kidding. Wow, I'm so pleased with the way this pumps, pushes and flows my pond water through the spillover and spillway!..." Read more

27 customers mention22 positive5 negative

Customers like the clogging of the water pump. For example, they mention it hasn't clogged, it has done a great job, and it never clogs even with heavy debris. Some say that the pump is expensive but it doesn't get clocked from pond debris like their old pump did.

"...Good flow, no problems so far. Never clogged. I disassembled it in the fall of 2019...." Read more

"...So far it has done a great job and has refused to clog...." Read more

"...Had to play with it. Jerry rigged it. Not clogged in the two weeks running. I am going to rinse soon though. Keep off bottom...." Read more

"...this pump has been great so far and has not clogged up...." Read more

24 customers mention21 positive3 negative

Customers find the installation process of the water pump to be easy. They mention that the hook-up was straight forward, and the pump works well. Some say that the pump is easy to install and clean, and that it saves them time and work.

"...Just so much easier to deal with! I've had this in my pond as my primary pump for at least a year and have had zero problems. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...All in all, very pleased so far. And oh, it was a snap to install the necessary pipes, I just needed to go to Home Depot to get the correct sized..." Read more

"Loving this filter! We have a 1,000 gallon pond and this is easy, powerful and after 1 1/2 years still going strong...." Read more

"...I would get it again.It is easy to install as well." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the water pump. They mention that it works well, is worth the price, and saves them a lot of money. Some say that the pump is not cheap but does a very good job.

"...Still working very well - value for your money!" Read more

"...It ran great for 3 seasons, rarely even shut it down. Decent pump for the money, but reading some other reviews, it seems that it's a gamble on..." Read more

"...I’ve NEVER had this Pump completely clogged up! Great value for the money. (Please don’t let this review jinx my pump.)" Read more

"...Excellent value. Easy to clean and access!!" Read more

24 customers mention9 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the water pump. Some mention that it lasted 8 years of uninterrupted function, while others say that it stopped running after just over 90 days.

"...“Continuous Operation “: NO-This pump gets clogged very easily!..." Read more

"...This is even with me not taking great care of it. It went non-stop this winter. I cleaned out the filter box and filter in August...." Read more

"...this issue the pump eventually tripped the mains electrical and stopped working.0/10 stars despite prompt delivery and water flow output...." Read more

"...for only one year, after that it was defective and it had to be restarted every two hours in order to work...." Read more

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5 Stars
Amazing!
We have a 1500 gallon pond that we've been just sort of winging it since we bought the house 4 years ago. The summers are hot in NC and the algea gets out of control. We also have a lot of trees dropping debri in the pond. We finally got in there and scooped a lot of the crap out which made the water very murky. We had a pump and filter combo from AquaSource that was so nasty to clean out. In the summertime we would have to clean it two or three times a week just to get the water to circulate through the pump. On a local Facebook group I asked what kind of pump I could use that would not get clogged up and everyone suggested the Tetra large debris pump with this the external tetra bio filter. The first couple days we were pretty disappointed that we didn't see much clarity. However, after 3 weeks the pond looks better than it's ever looked. We can actually see the pump and the bottom of the pond !! One thing to be mindful of is the attachment sizes of this unit are rather large (1 1/4 and 1 1/2). It's hard to find pond tubing that size locally And we also ended up having to buy a new waterfall box because our old waterfall box only had a 3/4 in max inlet. So if you end up going with this filter, I would definitely recommend buying your hosing and any other accessories you need online. We used the Tetra 2500 bio filter and so far it's been a great investment.
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