Pond Pump
Pontec PondoMax Eco 2500
Model: PondoMax Eco 2500
A submersible Pontec pond pump with a maximum flow of 2,500 l/h, maximum head 2.2 m and a fixed power rating of 40 W. It includes a 10 m cable, stepped hose adaptor and is suitable for handling solids (manufacturer-stated) up to 4–8 mm.
About Pontec PondoMax Eco 2500
The Pontec PondoMax Eco 2500 is a compact submersible pond pump intended for general pond water circulation and similar water features. Pontec’s technical table for this exact model specifies a maximum flow rate of 2,500 litres per hour and a maximum head of 2.2 metres. The pump is a fixed-power unit rated at 40 W and supplied with a 10 m cable; the electrical rating in the manual is AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz. Pontec describe the PondoMax Eco range as suitable for handling solids in the 4–8 mm range and the sales materials and manual confirm a stepped hose adaptor is included with the pump (the manual explains how to shorten the adaptor to fit a chosen hose diameter). Physical data provided by Pontec for the 1500/2500 family lists dimensions of 170 x 190 x 110 mm and a weight of 2.2 kg. The pump incorporates thermal protection and the manual gives a maximum permitted water temperature of +35 °C. The operating instructions also include installation and protection notes: the power connection should be positioned at least 2 m from the pond, the unit is not frost-proof and must be removed if freezing is expected, and Pontec provides a three-year guarantee against manufacturing faults (wear parts excluded). Some immersion-depth wording in Pontec material is inconsistent for the 2500 (see limitations). The pump’s inlet/outlet connections are listed by Pontec as 25 mm inlet and G1½ outlet. This description only reflects specifications and statements explicitly supplied by Pontec in the cited operating instructions, sales folder and parts catalogue; it does not add inferred capacities or unstated performance claims.
Best for
Situations requiring up to 2,500 l/h flow with up to 2.2 m head where solids up to 4–8 mm may be present.
Things to consider
Pontec documents used contain some gaps and one internal inconsistency. The manufacturer's operating table lists the 2500 as submersible to ≤4 m but nearby manual text groups smaller models with a 2 m depth statement; the source itself is inconsistent and this cannot be resolved here. Pontec does not provide any manufacturer-stated pond volume (general, fish or koi) for this pump in the checked materials. Exact stepped-hose adaptor diameters mapped specifically to the 2500 are not listed. No IP protection code is given. No UV/UVC lamp wattage or operating pressure (bar) is specified in the cited Pontec documents.
Installation
Follow Pontec operating instructions: place the electrical connection at least 2 m from the pond, do not expose the unit to water temperatures above +35 °C, and remove the pump for winter storage where freezing is expected. Use the included stepped hose adaptor and shorten it to the hose diameter as described in the manual. Connect to the pump inlet (25 mm) and outlet (G1½) as specified by Pontec.
Maintenance
Pontec advises removing the pump and storing it frost-free if freezing is expected. The pump includes thermal protection; routine maintenance instructions are in the Pontec manual. The three-year guarantee covers material and manufacturing faults; wear parts are excluded.
Safety
Electrical rating: AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz. The power connection must be located at least 2 m from the pond. The unit is not frost-proof and must be stored indoors if freezing is expected. Observe the maximum water temperature of +35 °C. The pump includes thermal cut-off protection.