Pond Pump
Pontec PondoMax Eco 8500 C
Model: 8500 C
A controllable filter- and watercourse pump with integrated controller, rated by Pontec at 8,300 l/h and 4.50 m maximum head. Catalogue materials note features such as continuous performance adjustment, a display, and dry‑run/blockage protection.
About Pontec PondoMax Eco 8500 C
The Pontec PondoMax Eco 8500 C is presented by Pontec as a filter‑ and watercourse pump intended to feed filters or watercourses. Pontec’s product tables list a maximum flow (Qmax) of 8,300 litres per hour and a maximum head (Hmax) of 4.50 metres for this exact model. The C variant of the PondoMax Eco family is described in catalogue text as having an integrated controller to allow continuous adjustment of pump performance; the display can show either the current power consumption in watts or the performance as a percentage. Pontec states the unit will convey coarse dirt up to 8 mm and that a stepped hose adapter (25 / 32 / 38 mm) is supplied. The catalogue gives overall dimensions as 280 × 230 × 150 mm (L × W × H) and shows the cable length in the product table as “8 + 2 m” (catalogue wording). Pontec’s product text also indicates the pump can be installed either dry or submerged and that it includes dry‑run and blockage protection. Pontec does not list internal filter media for this pump in the materials inspected; the device is described as a pump for feeding filters or watercourses rather than a self‑contained filter. Several technical and commercial details important to installation or procurement — such as a single definitive wattage figure (see limitations), IP rating, weight, explicit pond capacities, and a binding warranty term specific to part 73345 — are not unambiguously provided in the Pontec catalogue extracts reviewed here; consult the official product datasheet or Pontec support for those exact values.
Best for
Feeding pond filters and watercourses where adjustable flow is required; sites where the pump may handle coarse debris up to 8 mm.
Things to consider
Pontec catalogue materials reviewed contain an internal inconsistency for electrical power: some tables list a single power figure of 70 W for this model, while other Pontec tables show a variable range of 20–70 W for the same model (8500 C, part 73345). Because Pontec’s own documents conflict on wattage, a definitive power value is not given here. Pontec documents examined do not provide a clear IP (ingress protection) rating, weight, explicit pond/fish/koi capacity numbers for this model, or a single warranty line tied only to part 73345. For legally binding or installation‑critical data (exact power rating, IP rating, weight, warranty term, detailed installation limits) consult the official product datasheet/manual or contact Pontec quoting manufacturer code 73345.
Installation
Pontec states the unit can be installed dry or submerged and includes dry‑run and blockage protection. A stepped hose adapter (25/32/38 mm) is supplied. Pontec catalogue extracts do not provide detailed installation limits (e.g., min immersion depth, ambient temperature range); consult the official manual for full installation requirements.
Maintenance
Pontec catalogue materials reviewed do not state routine maintenance intervals or procedures for this model. For recommended cleaning, servicing and interval guidance refer to the official product manual or contact Pontec.
Safety
Pontec product text notes built‑in dry‑run and blockage protection. An IP rating and other safety/installation parameters are not listed in the catalogue excerpts reviewed here — obtain the product manual to confirm safe immersion, electrical protection and local compliance requirements.