Pond Pump
Pontec PondoMax Eco 1500
Model: PondoMax Eco 1500
A submersible filter and watercourse pump from Pontec delivering up to 1,500 L/h with a 1.9 m maximum head, 25 W power draw and a 10 m cable.
About Pontec PondoMax Eco 1500
The Pontec PondoMax Eco 1500 is a manufacturer‑specified submersible filter & watercourse pump designed for garden water features. Pontec’s official documentation lists this model with a maximum flow of 1,500 litres per hour, a maximum head of 1.9 metres and a fixed electrical consumption of 25 W (AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz). The unit includes a removable, cleanable strainer housing and is supplied with stepped hose adapters to suit hose connections. The pump has a 25 mm inlet and a G1 threaded outlet; external dimensions and weight for the model are given by Pontec as 170 × 190 × 110 mm and 1.9 kg respectively. Cable length is specified as 10 m. Pontec documents state the PondoMax Eco 1500 is waterproof to a maximum immersion depth of 2 m and may be operated in water temperatures from +4 °C up to +35 °C. The manual also notes the unit is not frost‑proof and must be removed before freezing conditions. A thermal cut‑off (thermal protection) is fitted to the pump and Pontec lists available spare parts such as rotor assemblies and filter housings. The manufacturer provides a 3‑year guarantee against material/manufacturing defects (wear parts excluded) under the stated conditions. Where Pontec’s documentation is silent, no additional claims are made: there is no UV lamp or UVC wattage listed for this model, no manufacturer pond‑capacity figures are supplied, and no IP code is given in the manual (immersion depth is stated instead).
Best for
Manufacturer‑specified submersible filter and watercourse applications where up to 1,500 L/h flow and up to 1.9 m head are required; small garden ponds and water features using the integrated strainer and supplied hose adapters.
Things to consider
Pontec documentation for the PondoMax Eco 1500 does not provide any general, fish or koi pond capacity figures; it does not list a UV/UVC component or wattage; an IP rating code is not given (immersion depth only); and no integrated adjustable speed controller is documented for this model. All values here are taken from Pontec’s official manuals/catalogue and no unsupported inferences were made.
Installation
Follow the Pontec manual: install submerged no deeper than 2 m, do not operate the pump dry, protect the electrical circuit with an RCD (30 mA) as stated by the manufacturer, and remove the unit before freezing conditions. Use the supplied stepped hose adapters for the 25 mm inlet/G1 outlet connections.
Maintenance
Clean the removable strainer housing regularly and inspect the rotor/impeller. Pontec lists spare parts (filter housing, rotor assembly, hose adapter). The manual states the unit must be removed before freezing and details conditions for the 3‑year guarantee.
Safety
Do not operate without water; do not use for other liquids or for swimming pools; protect with RCD 30 mA; remove pump before freezing. Thermal cut‑off is fitted for thermal protection.