{"product_id":"bioscape-hi-lift-pond-pump-8000lph-to-4mtrs","title":"Bioscape Hi Lift Pond Pump 8000lph to 4mtrs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnough lift to actually reach a waterfall or filter, not just a bucket test.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Hi Lift Pond Pump (BIS581) is a 100W submersible or dry-mounted pump rated at up to 8,000 L\/h with a maximum lift of 4.0 metres, built around a vortex impeller that passes debris up to 10mm without clogging. It's sized for feeding a pond filter, waterfall or fountain where water has to travel up and along pipework, not just circulate at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 8,000 L\/h flow, 4.0m max lift\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough head height to feed a raised filter, waterfall or fountain, not just surface circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVortex impeller\u003c\/strong\u003e — passes debris up to 10mm through the pump body without clogging, useful in ponds without a pre-filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet or dry mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e — runs submerged in the pond or plumbed inline outside it, depending on your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10m cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — long enough to reach a power point well back from the pond edge without an extension lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-resetting thermal overload protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pump shuts itself down if it overheats and restarts once it's cooled, rather than needing a manual reset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25\/32\/40mm hose adapters included\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits common pond hose sizes without a separate fittings purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS581\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax lift (head)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220–240V \/ 50Hz, AU plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet (submersible) or dry-mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose fitting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 \/ 32 \/ 40mm adapters included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpeller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVortex design, passes debris up to 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-resetting thermal overload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape's published data gives the two end points of this pump's performance — 8,000 L\/h at low\/no lift, and 4.0m as the maximum height it will pump to at all — but doesn't publish the flow rate at the heights in between. See Performance below before you plan plumbing that relies on a specific mid-range flow figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it deliver enough flow for my setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated 8,000 L\/h is the pump's output with little or no lift — water leaving straight out at pond level. Every metre of vertical lift, plus the resistance of hose bends and filter media, reduces that figure, and flow keeps dropping the closer you get to the 4.0m maximum. Bioscape doesn't publish the exact number at any given height in between, so budget for meaningfully less than the headline 8,000 L\/h once your plumbing includes real lift and filtration rather than a bucket at pond level, and get in touch if your filter or waterfall needs a guaranteed minimum turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape publishes two data points for the BIS581: 8,000 L\/h maximum flow, and a maximum lift of 4.0m — the height at which flow effectively reaches zero. A full flow-versus-head curve (flow at intermediate lift heights such as 1.0m, 2.0m and 3.0m) hasn't been published by Bioscape for this model, and we haven't interpolated one rather than guess. If your setup needs a specific flow rate at a specific lift height — for example, feeding a filter that needs a minimum turnover — contact us and we can check with the supplier before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioscape Hi Lift Pond Pump (BIS581)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10m power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 \/ 32 \/ 40mm hose adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape's AU listing doesn't itemise anything beyond the pump and hose adapters for this model — pond hose, a pre-filter box and any plumbing fittings beyond the supplied adapters are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e feeding pond filters, waterfalls and fountains where the water needs genuine lift, in ponds without a heavy debris load thanks to the 10mm-tolerant vortex impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e saltwater or reef use — this is a freshwater pond pump — or as a precision flow source where you need a guaranteed L\/h at a specific lift height; confirm with us first if that's a hard requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 220–240V \/ 50Hz with an AU plug, and built with self-resetting thermal overload protection, so the pump shuts down rather than burning out if it overheats and restarts on its own once it cools. As with any mains-powered pond equipment, run the cable through an RCD-protected outlet and keep plug connections up out of standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects on arrival, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Bioscape's AU site doesn't publish a specific warranty term for this model — contact us if you'd like that confirmed before you order. Standard parcel delivery applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this reach my waterfall 3 metres up?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's rated to a 4.0m maximum lift, so 3 metres is within range, but flow at that height will be well down on the 8,000 L\/h headline figure — Bioscape hasn't published the exact number at 3m, so if you need a guaranteed flow rate at that height, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it run dry-mounted outside the pond?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Bioscape rates the BIS581 for wet (submersible) or dry-mounted installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat hose size does it take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25mm, 32mm or 40mm — adapters for all three are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a pre-filter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly — the vortex impeller passes debris up to 10mm on its own — but a pre-filter box will still reduce wear and keep the impeller clearer over time in a leafy or heavily stocked pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe to leave running unattended?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has self-resetting thermal overload protection, so it will shut down and restart itself if it overheats, but as with any mains-powered pond equipment, run it through an RCD-protected circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293068214563,"sku":"BIS581","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS581_4.jpg?v=1782870943","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-hi-lift-pond-pump-8000lph-to-4mtrs","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}