Comments on: Anyone Familiar With Tetra Pond Pond Pump Troubleshooting?

By: Big Burban

Big Burban — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:41 +0000

Mine has a little button either on the bottom or the side that re-sets it. Mine will trip if it gets too clogged, if we have a brown out or power outage and sometimes if the water evaporates too low.

By: Ingrid

Ingrid — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:00 +0000

I am familiar with TetraPond pumps because we do their marketing and packaging. By the size mentioned, you could have a TetraPond Dynatec or DHP pump. To the best of my knowledge there is no reset button. If the pump becomes clogged for an extended period of time and overheated, the thermo cut option will shut it off until it has cooled down. If there is power to it, I suggest unplugging, then give it a thorough cleaning. Remove and clean the sponge filter and check the inlet for any obstructions. Then try restarting.

By: eskie lover

eskie lover — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:38 +0000

Haven’t got a pond pump but have aquariums and fountain pumps. The first thing that comes to min is that your pump is probably clogged. I have a small pump in a water garden and I am constantly taking it out of the water and hosing it down. Sometimes the vents on the side are clogged by plant material and sometimes I just shoot water from the hose directly into the pump. Look for the reset button but try to rid the pump of any plant and mud debris.