Pond Pump
AquaForte O Plus 10.000
Model: O Plus 10.000
AquaForte O Plus 10.000 (RD714) is a submersible pond and swimming-pond pump rated at 10,000 L/h with a maximum head of 5.0 m and a fixed power consumption of 85 W. It includes dry-run protection and is intended for in-pond installation.
About AquaForte O Plus 10.000
The AquaForte O Plus 10.000 (manufacturer code RD714) is a submersible pond and swimming-pond pump intended for in-pond installation. According to AquaForte product documentation, the pump has a maximum flow of 10,000 litres per hour (10 m³/h) and a maximum head of 5.0 metres. The model is specified as a fixed-power unit with a rated electrical consumption of 85 W. It is part of AquaForte’s O Plus series of pond pumps and is described by the manufacturer as having dry-run protection: for models in the range that includes the 3.500–10.000 units, the rotor will automatically shut off after five minutes without water. The manufacturer documentation lists inlet and outlet thread sizes for this SKU: inlet shown as 1½" / 2" and outlet as 2" in the AquaForte catalogue table. The O Plus series is described as able to pump particles up to 6 mm in size. The O Plus 10.000 is a non‑Vario fixed model in the series (adjustable flow is not supported on this SKU; Vario/controlled variants are separate SKUs). AquaForte also states installation limits including a maximum recommended submersion depth of 1.5 metres and a maximum water temperature of 35 °C. For outdoor supply, the manufacturer requires connection via a residual current device (RCD) rated ≤ 30 mA. The pump carries a 24‑month limited warranty as stated in the manufacturer manual. Where AquaForte does not provide particular details (for example cable length, IP rating, product dimensions and weight, included hose adapters for this SKU, or recommended pond volume/stocking capacities), those items are not stated by the manufacturer and are not included here.
Best for
Ornamental ponds, koi ponds, swimming ponds, watercourses and waterfalls (applications listed by AquaForte for the O Plus series)
Things to consider
Manufacturer documentation does not state cable length, IP/ingress protection rating, product dimensions, product weight, whether hose adapters are supplied with RD714, or any maximum pond volumes or fish/koi capacity recommendations. No conflicting data for the stated flow (10,000 L/h), head (5.0 m) and power (85 W) was found; other missing values are unknown (not stated by AquaForte). Vario/adjustable models exist in the O Plus family (different SKUs) and are not the same as RD714.
Installation
Maximum recommended submersion depth is 1.5 m. Do not use in water above 35 °C. For outdoor electrical supply use an RCD with ≤ 30 mA trip rating. The RD714 model is submersible and intended for in-pond installation. The rotor on models 3500–10000 will automatically shut off after five minutes without water (dry-run protection).
Maintenance
24 months limited warranty is provided by the manufacturer (see manual). The manufacturer manual should be consulted for any additional maintenance instructions; specific maintenance intervals are not stated in the supplied AquaForte documents.
Safety
Use with a suitable residual current device (RCD) ≤ 30 mA for outdoor installations. Observe the maximum water temperature limit of 35 °C. Do not operate the pump at depths greater than 1.5 m as specified by the manufacturer. Dry-run protection is present and will switch the rotor off after five minutes without water for the relevant models.