{"product_id":"fluval-pond-max-flo-power-pump-9000-lift-to-3-7-mtrs","title":"Fluval Pond Max Flo Power Pump 9000 Lift to 3.7 Mtrs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 9,000 L\/h submersible pond pump rated to lift water 3.7 metres, for larger waterfalls, streams and filter feeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fluval Max-Flo 9000 (Fluval reference PT8324) is an 80 W magnetic-drive solids-handling pump built for ponds up to roughly 18,000 litres, rated to pass solids up to 9 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with every centrifugal pond pump, flow falls as head rises — 9,000 L\/h is the flow at essentially no lift, and it drops toward zero as you approach the pump's 3.7 m maximum head. Fluval publishes those two end points but not the curve between them, so plan your waterfall height and filter run using the figures below rather than the single headline number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 W magnetic-drive submersible motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for continuous 24\/7 running, with no motor seals exposed to pond water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic clog protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduces impeller speed if the pump senses a blockage, with thermal shutdown if it overheats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles solids up to 9 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — copes with the leaf litter and debris a larger pond generates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — more wear-resistant under continuous running than a standard steel shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClick-Fit couplings\u003c\/strong\u003e in 19, 25 and 32 mm (to 38 mm) — tool-free connection to common pond hose sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 m (essentially no lift)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 L\/h (maximum head — pump stalls)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval has not published the intermediate points on this curve. Expect delivered flow to fall well below 9,000 L\/h once you add the lift of your waterfall plus the head loss through a UV clarifier or pressure filter — size your pond turnover conservatively rather than against the rated maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFluval reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT8324 (Max-Flo 9000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended pond volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 18,000 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolids handling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 x 13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersible, magnetic-drive, ceramic shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my pond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a rough guide, aim to turn over your pond volume roughly once an hour for general circulation, more if a waterfall or biological filter depends on the flow. At up to 18,000 L recommended capacity and 3.7 m of head, the 9000 suits a larger pond, a taller waterfall, or a setup running a pressure filter and UV clarifier off the one pump. If your pond is close to that 18,000 L ceiling, or your total head is near 3.7 m once hose and filter losses are added, step up to the Max-Flo 12,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich Max-Flo do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax-Flo 2400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax-Flo 5300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,300 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax-Flo 9000 (this pump)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax-Flo 12,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,000 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax-Flo 16,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16,500 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eGo up a size if your combined lift and filter head loss is close to this pump's 3.7 m maximum, or if your pond is near the top of its 18,000 L rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger outdoor ponds running 24\/7, feeding waterfalls, streams and external pressure or box filters. Not suitable for indoor use out of water, and not a food-safe or drinking-water pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 80 W run continuously, that's roughly 1.9 kWh a day, or around 700 kWh a year — at 30c\/kWh, in the order of $210 a year to run 24\/7. Actual cost will vary with your tariff and how many hours a day you run it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMains-powered and submersible: run it from an RCD\/safety-switch-protected outdoor circuit, and disconnect power before removing it from the pond for cleaning or servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the strainer cage regularly — more often in autumn leaf-drop — to protect the impeller and keep flow up. Check the ceramic shaft and impeller each season for wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with a Fluval Pond Pressure Flo Pond Filter with U.V. or Fluval Pond Jet Flo Complete Pond Filter Unit with UV sized to this pump's flow, for mechanical, biological and UV-clarified circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by a 3 year Fluval manufacturer warranty against defects, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat flow will I actually get once it's plumbed in?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLess than 9,000 L\/h. That figure is measured at essentially no lift; every metre of head plus hose, elbow and filter losses reduces it. Fluval publishes the maximum flow and maximum head but not the points between, so plan conservatively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size debris can it pass?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 9 mm, via a strainer cage that still needs regular rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the running cost?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 80 W run continuously, budget roughly $210 a year at 30c\/kWh — less if you don't run it around the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I run it 24\/7?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's built for continuous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293306634531,"sku":"FVL72","price":885.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-pond-max-flo-power-pu-43875499573539.webp?v=1790236916","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-pond-max-flo-power-pump-9000-lift-to-3-7-mtrs","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}