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Low Water Shut-off 500 -GPH Submersible Plug in Fountain Pump

Ratings & Reviews for smartpond Low Water Shut-off 500 -GPH Submersible Plug in Fountain Pump

4.3
166
Review
 4.3 out of 5
166 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this fountain pump for its powerful, consistent water flow and thoughtful design features. Most highlight the automatic low-water shutoff as a game-changer that prevents costly pump failures from evaporation or leaks. The versatile adapter compatibility—typically three sizes—and easy installation earn consistent appreciation, with many noting no additional fittings needed. Suction cups and compact design enhance usability. However, a notable minority report premature failures, impeller breakage, or sudden stoppage after weeks of use, raising durability concerns. Despite these issues, most customers consider it excellent value and recommend it for small to medium fountains.

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166 Customer Reviews

Failed after about 4 months of use

Would Not Recommend

The blades spin freely separate from the magnet so it doesn't pump any more. All my other pumps have lasted many years before failing. 4 months is pathetic.

October 2, 2026
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Lasted 2 months running a few hours a day

Would Not Recommend

Stopped working after 2 months. Have it on a timer for 2 hours in the morning and 2 in evening to prevent mosquitos in a water fountain. Tried cleaning it and the white blades separated from the magnet so the magnet spins, but not the blades to move the water. Very disappointed!

September 28, 2026
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Hello, thank you for your review, all feedback is important to us. We are sorry to hear about your experience with our fountain pump and would be hap... Read More

smartpond TeamSeptember 28, 2026

smartpond

Perfect fountain pump

Would Recommend

Pump is quite powerful. Very happy with its performance

September 7, 2026
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Great flow, powerful and durable

Would Recommend

More is better with water flow for a pond. I needed a reliable, quiet, pump that will last for years to come. This brand has a good reputation and is very efficient as well. You can't go wrong.

July 27, 2026
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Worth the money

Would Not Recommend

Working perfectly

July 14, 2026
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Pumps water very well in my outdoor fountain.

Would Recommend

Works very good in my outdoor fountain.

July 12, 2026
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Pond Pump

Would Recommend

Works great.

July 4, 2026
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Works great!

Would Recommend

This thing pumps great and the water flow for the water fall is perfect

June 19, 2026
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Broke after a few weeks of use.

Would Not Recommend

Don’t buy this brand. Used it for about two weeks and pump stopped working.

June 16, 2026
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Hello, thank you for your review, all feedback is important to us. We are sorry to hear about your experience with our pump. All of our pumps come wi... Read More

smartpond TeamJune 16, 2026

smartpond

Better than my last one

Would Recommend
June 15, 2026
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Pumps good

June 8, 2026
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Great but limited product life

Would Recommend

The pump works great and the low water shutoff and water flow adjustment are great. However, had to buy another one after 2 years.

June 5, 2026
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