Pond Filter
Blagdon Inpond 5 in 1 3000
Model: 3000
An in‑pond combined pump + mechanical/biological filter with 5 W UVC, LED spotlight and fountain kit. Manufacturer quotes 700 l/hr max flow, 1.25 m max head and 10 W pump power; IP68 rated.
About Blagdon Inpond 5 in 1 3000
The Blagdon Inpond 5 in 1 3000 is an all‑in‑one in‑pond unit that combines a low‑voltage pump, mechanical and biological filtration, a UVC clarifier, an LED spotlight and a set of fountain nozzles and fittings. Blagdon specifies a maximum pump flow of 700 litres per hour and a maximum pumping height (head) of 1.25 m; the pump motor is rated at 10 W. The UVC module uses a 5 W UVC lamp and the LED spotlight is shown as 0.76 W in the parts list. The pump side operates at 12 V (low‑voltage) whereas the UVC section is supplied at 230 V, 50 Hz; the product includes an IP68 transformer/starter for the UVC circuit. The unit is IP68 rated for immersion. The Inpond ships with a polymer wool cartridge for mechanical filtration and ceramic bio media is listed among consumables/spares. Hose fittings and connecting pipework are provided as part items in the manual (examples in the parts list include 18.75 mm (3/4"), 25 mm (1") and 12.5 mm (1/2") hose fittings and a 1½" connecting pipe). Fountain accessories included on the product page are a Super Daisy jet, Single Daisy jet, Bell (water bell) jet, eight fountain extension pipes, a ball joint and a 1/2 flow control. Blagdon classifies the 3000 as suitable for a "Standard Pond" category and the official manual contains a multi‑column specification chart giving recommended pond volumes by pond type/use case; the product page and manual do not present a single consolidated pond capacity number. The manual also gives installation guidance (place on a firm, level base) and installation depth limits for the 3000: minimum 10 cm and maximum 1.25 m. The product page explicitly notes that a plug is not included. Warranty/guarantee information in the official manual includes a 3‑year guarantee against defects for pump & light and for UV & filter with specified exclusions; a separate Clearwater Guarantee and consumables exclusions are also documented in the manual.
Best for
Standard Pond (manufacturer categorisation)
Things to consider
Blagdon provides a multi‑column specification chart in the official manual with recommended pond volumes by pond type/use case (deep/shallow, with fish, with koi etc.) but does not present a single consolidated general pond capacity, fish capacity or koi capacity figure for the 3000 on the product page; those per‑condition numbers are available in the manual and were not transcribed here. Overall external dimensions, weight and a numeric operating pressure (bar) are not stated in the supplied manufacturer material. The product has two different cable lengths shown in manufacturer material (3 m mains cable and 10 m low‑voltage cable); because there are two distinct cables the single cableLengthM field is left null and both cable lengths are recorded in specifications.
Installation
Place the Inpond on a firm, level base as directed in the manual. Manufacturer installation depth guidance for the 3000 is minimum 10 cm and maximum 1.25 m. Use the supplied/available hose fittings and connecting pipework listed in the parts list; the product page notes the plug is not included. The UVC circuit is served by an IP68 transformer/starter as documented by the manufacturer. Follow the full installation instructions in the official manual.
Maintenance
Consumables (for example filter wool cartridge, UVC lamp, ceramic media as applicable) are listed as spares/consumables in the manual; the manual also documents exclusions/limits for consumables under the guarantee. Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance and replacement guidance in the official manual for filter media, UVC lamp and LED lamp replacement intervals and procedures.
Safety
The product contains both a low‑voltage pump circuit (12 V) and a mains UVC circuit (230 V). The UVC circuit is supplied via an IP68 transformer/starter per the manual. The product page explicitly states no plug is included. Follow all electrical and safety instructions in the official manual; see the manufacturer’s instructions for safe handling of UVC components and electrical connections.