Pool & Garden Solutions

Pool & Garden Solutions

Pool circulation, water features and everyday garden watering all need a pump that runs quietly, starts reliably and keeps its flow. FORWATER covers both ends of that range — a dedicated swimming pool pump series and compact garden jet pumps.

What These Systems Need

Application Typical requirement Recommended FORWATER range
Pool filtration circulation Continuous flow at low head, quiet operation Swimming pool pump series
Water features & fountains Moderate flow, steady pressure Jet pumps
Garden hose & sprinkler 20–35 m head, 30–60 L/min JET60L-E / JET80L-E
Garden irrigation from tank Self-priming lift up to 9 m JPM / PM series
Pressure washing & cleaning Higher pressure, lower flow PM70-E / PM80-E

Pool Circulation Basics

  • Pool pumps are sized by turnover: pool volume ÷ desired turnover time (commonly 4–8 hours) gives the required flow in m³/h
  • Head demand is usually low — the filter and pipework dominate — so avoid an oversized pump that pushes media through the filter too fast
  • Short, low-restriction suction runs keep the pump primed and quiet
  • A basket strainer upstream protects the impeller from debris

Garden Watering Basics

  • One standard garden sprinkler needs roughly 10–20 L/min; add the number of sprinklers that run together
  • Add 10 m of head for each 1 bar of pressure needed at the sprinkler, plus friction losses along the hose
  • Self-priming models lift from rain tanks and cisterns without a separate feed pump

Recommended Models

  • Swimming pool pump series — for filtration and circulation duty
  • JET60L-E / JET80L-E / JET100L-E — 36–50 m head garden and feature pumps
  • PM70-E / PM80-E — 50–63 m head for cleaning and long hose runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a garden jet pump be used for a small pool?
For a very small pool or water feature, yes. For a filtration system running several hours a day, a dedicated pool pump is the better choice — it is designed for continuous duty and matched filter flow.

How long can the pump run at a time?
Our domestic ranges are built for normal household and garden duty cycles. For continuous-duty applications, tell us the schedule and we will recommend the right model rather than an oversized domestic unit.

Will the pump cope with a rain tank 3 m below?
Yes — self-priming models handle suction lifts up to 9 m, provided the suction line is airtight.

Ask for a Recommendation

Tell us your pool volume or garden layout. Contact our team for a free suggestion.