Welcome to the College of Pumps

Pumps 101 covers introductory topics from basic pump components to measurements of volume and pressure. The first 200 Level course, Pumps 201 discusses pump sizing and the four types of pumps commonly used for water features. Pumps 301 discusses the more advanced topics of energy consumption, suction cavitation and friction coefficients.

Read all of the chapters then take the final exam to earn your Certificate of Completion.

If you or someone you know would like to contribute anything on the topic of Pumps that would be helpful to fellow pond builders, please contact “University Headmaster” Demi Fortuna to become a “Visiting Professor” and share your knowledge with the industry.