{"product_id":"fluval-max-flo-12000-waterfall-filter-pump","title":"Fluval Max-Flo 12000 Waterfall \u0026 Filter Pump 12,600L\/h","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Max-Flo 12000 Waterfall \u0026amp; Filter Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful submersible pond pump designed for \u003cstrong\u003epond filtration systems, waterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering a maximum flow of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12,600 litres per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maximum head height of \u003cstrong\u003e4.3 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, this high-capacity Max-Flo pump is well suited to larger garden ponds and fish ponds requiring strong, continuous water circulation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a conventional clean-water pump, the Fluval Max-Flo is designed to process pond water moderately loaded with suspended solids. Suitable debris can pass through the pump and be transported to an external pond filter, where it can be captured and removed from the system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum flow rate of \u003cstrong\u003e12,600L\/h\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum head height of \u003cstrong\u003e4.3m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e106W power consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles suspended solids up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ponds up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25,200 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for external pond filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for waterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully submersible operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolids-handling pump design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps transport pond debris towards the filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge protective outer strainer cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for continuous pond operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick-Fit hose connection system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 metre power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specifications apply to the \u003cstrong\u003e230–240V \/ 50Hz version\u003c\/strong\u003e appropriate to the Australian market. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Pond Filter Pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max-Flo 12000 is particularly useful as the main circulation pump for a larger external pond filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using a fine pre-filter that quickly becomes clogged with pond debris, the Max-Flo design allows appropriately sized suspended solids to travel through the pump towards the external filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter can then capture this material while providing the mechanical and biological filtration required to maintain good pond water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Waterfalls \u0026amp; Streams\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to \u003cstrong\u003e12,600L\/h maximum flow\u003c\/strong\u003e and a maximum head height of \u003cstrong\u003e4.3 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Max-Flo 12000 is also an excellent option for larger waterfalls, streams and watercourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual amount of water reaching your waterfall will depend on the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlow can be reduced by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical pumping height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong hose runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndersized pond hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBends and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther restrictions in the plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a high-flow pump such as the Max-Flo 12000, using appropriately sized hose is particularly important to avoid unnecessarily restricting water flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandles Solids up to 10mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Max-Flo 12000 incorporates a protective outer cage designed to allow suitable suspended debris to reach the pump while preventing larger material from entering and potentially damaging the impeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model can handle solids up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly useful for moving debris-loaded pond water towards an external filtration system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max-Flo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterfall \u0026amp; Filter Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12,600L\/h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Head Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pond Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 25,200L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolids Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClick-Fit Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm, 38mm and 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump Output Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230–240V \/ 50Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully submersible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pond filtration, waterfalls, streams and watercourses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Complete Pond Filtration System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fluval Max-Flo 12000 can form the circulation component of a complete pond filtration system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump moves pond water and suspended debris towards an appropriately sized external filter, where mechanical and biological filtration can take place before the filtered water returns to the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Pressure-Flo Pond Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e can be incorporated for filtration, while a \u003cstrong\u003eFluval Jet Clear water clarifier\u003c\/strong\u003e can be added where additional assistance with green pond water is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Correct Pond Pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum flow should not be the only consideration when selecting a pond pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor filtration systems, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal pond volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish stocking level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired water turnover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical pumping height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose diameter and length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlumbing restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor waterfall applications, also consider the width and height of the waterfall and how much water you want flowing over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advertised \u003cstrong\u003e12,600L\/h is the maximum pump output\u003c\/strong\u003e. Actual flow will decrease as head height and system resistance increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining Your Max-Flo 12000\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular maintenance will help maintain strong water flow and reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriodically inspect and clean the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter pump cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpeller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpeller shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpeller chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pump develops noticeably reduced flow, first check the cage, impeller and plumbing for accumulated debris or restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the flow rate of the Fluval Max-Flo 12000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Australian\/230–240V version has a specified maximum flow of \u003cstrong\u003e12,600 litres per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum head height?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe maximum head height is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4.3 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 230–240V version consumes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e106 watts\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large a pond can it be used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFluval's specification lists this model for ponds up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25,200 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e. Actual requirements will depend on fish stocking, filtration, sunlight and the individual pond installation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Max-Flo 12000 be used with a pond filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Supplying an external filtration system is one of the primary applications for the Max-Flo range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it run a waterfall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Max-Flo pumps are designed for \u003cstrong\u003ewaterfalls and watercourses as well as pond filtration systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size debris can it handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model can handle suitable suspended solids up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I get 12,600L\/h at my waterfall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. The maximum flow is measured under low-resistance conditions. Vertical pumping height, hose length, hose diameter, filters and fittings will reduce the actual delivered flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Fluval Pond Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more equipment for your pond? 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