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Old 11-15-2006   #2 (permalink)
Russell Peters
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Originally Posted by dick benbow View Post
One of the things I enjoy is sharing the knowledge I know, when i don't have an answer, I like to get one.....your knowledge requested....regarding pumps

centrifical pumps outside a body of water as opposed to a magnetic inside or submerged in the same water as the koi. What concerns should one have as to an effect the koi may experience with the use of the submersed pump? This pump would be protected with GFI...we're focused only on anything magnetic or electrical that may have adverse affects....
The only problems I have ever run into, with a magnetic or submersable pump, are a short that can cause electrocution or an oil filled body that leaks. If you protect the pump with a GFCI and it is not oil filled, it is my opinion that you would have no problems.
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