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APP TPS & TPV Submersible Pond Pumps | Water Features & Circulation

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Model: TPS 200S (Manual)

Part number (MPN): TPS-200S

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APP Pumps TP Series Submersible Water Pumps – Continuous-Duty Pumps for Ponds, Water Features and Sumps

The APP Pumps TP Series is a range of submersible water pumps designed for continuous 24-hour operation. These reliable pumps are particularly well suited to fish ponds, koi ponds, waterfalls, decorative water features and general water circulation, as well as light sump and drainage duties.

Operating from a standard 230V single-phase power supply, the TP Series provides a practical solution where a pump needs to run continuously rather than for short, intermittent periods.

What is the APP Pumps TP Series used for?

  • Fish ponds and koi ponds
  • Garden waterfalls and cascades
  • Fountains and decorative water features
  • Continuous pond water circulation
  • Sumps and light drainage applications
  • Water transfer
  • Applications requiring continuous 24/7 operation

What is the best pond pump for continuous 24-hour circulation?

The APP TP Series is an excellent choice for continuous pond circulation because it is purpose-built for 24-hour operation. Its 200W motor can deliver up to 140 litres per minute, making it suitable for maintaining circulation within fish ponds, koi ponds, waterfalls and decorative water features.

The correct pump should always be selected according to the required flow at the actual pumping height, rather than its maximum flow rate alone.

What is the difference between the APP TP and TPV pumps?

The principal difference between the TP and TPV models is their solids-handling capability.

  • APP TP models: Handle soft solids up to 5mm, including typical fish waste and fine suspended material.
  • APP TPV models: Handle larger soft solids up to 19mm, making them more suitable where leaves, vegetation or larger debris may enter the pump.

For relatively clean pond water and normal fish waste, the TP is usually sufficient. Where the water contains more vegetation or larger soft solids, the TPV may be the better option.

How do the automatic SA versions switch on and off?

The automatic TPS-200SA and TPV-200SA have a pendant float switch that starts the pump at approximately 430mm of water and stops it at approximately 190mm. The manual S versions have no float and run whenever powered, which suits continuous circulation.

Can the APP TP pump be used for a pond waterfall?

Yes. The APP TP Series can be used to supply garden waterfalls, cascades and decorative water features. It provides a maximum flow rate of up to 140 litres per minute and a maximum head of 7 metres.

Actual flow will reduce as the vertical pumping height, hose length and resistance within the pipework increase. The pump curve should therefore be checked where a specific waterfall flow or lift is required.

Is the APP TP suitable for a fish or koi pond?

Yes. The APP TP is designed for freshwater pond circulation and can handle soft solids such as normal fish waste. Its mechanical seal is housed within a chamber containing non-toxic oil, making the pump particularly suitable for fish ponds, koi ponds and similar freshwater environments.

The pump should still be installed in a suitable position and protected from larger leaves, stones or debris that exceed its stated solids capacity.

Can the APP TP pump run continuously?

Yes. The APP TP Series is specifically designed for continuous, 24-hour operation. Heavy-duty bearings, a stainless-steel shaft and a silicon carbide mechanical seal provide the durability required for prolonged use.

This makes the TP Series suitable for pond circulation and water features where the pump may need to remain running throughout the day and night.

Construction and Durability

The TP Series is carefully constructed for reliable continuous use. Heavy-duty bearings and a robust silicon carbide mechanical seal, housed within a chamber filled with non-toxic oil, provide dependable performance during prolonged operation.

A stainless-steel shaft provides strength and corrosion resistance, while the pump body and motor casing are manufactured from high-quality thermoplastic. This makes the pump resistant to corrosion in freshwater ponds, sumps and water-feature installations.

Why choose the APP Pumps TP Series?

The APP Pumps TP Series is a strong choice for customers who need a dependable submersible pump that can be installed and left running continuously.

  • Designed for continuous 24-hour operation
  • Delivers up to 140 litres per minute
  • Maximum head of 7 metres
  • Suitable for ponds, waterfalls and water features
  • TP and TPV options for different solids-handling requirements
  • Corrosion-resistant thermoplastic construction
  • Heavy-duty silicon carbide mechanical seal
  • Operates from a standard 230V supply

How much does the APP TP pump cost to run continuously?

The APP TP Series uses a 200W motor. When operated continuously for 24 hours, it consumes approximately 4.8kWh of electricity.

At an electricity rate of 23.5p per kWh, this would cost approximately £1.13 per day. Actual running costs will depend on your electricity tariff and how long the pump operates each day.

Operational Details

  • Pump type: Submersible water pump
  • Duty rating: Continuous, 24-hour operation
  • Power supply: 230V single-phase
  • Motor power: 200W
  • Maximum flow rate: Up to 140 litres per minute
  • Maximum head: 7 metres
  • Pump body and motor casing: Thermoplastic
  • Shaft material: Stainless steel
  • Mechanical seal: Silicon carbide, oil-lubricated
  • TP solids handling: Up to 5mm
  • TPV solids handling: Up to 19mm
  • Power cable: 10 metres of heavy-duty cable

What’s in the box?

  • 1 × APP Pumps TP or TPV submersible pump
  • 1 × 32mm elbow hose tail
  • 1 × 10 metre heavy-duty power cable
SPECIFICATIONS

Full spec sheet

TPS specifications
ModelTPS 200STPS 200SATPV 200TPV 200SA
Manual/ AutoMAMA
Outlet Size/ mm32323232
Kw0.20.20.20.2
Volt230230230230
Flow Ltr/min140140140140
Head/ m7777
W x L x H/ mm146 x 170 x 330146 x 170 x 330146 x 170 x 330146 x 170 x 330
Weight/ Kg3.95.154.95.15
HOW-TO

How-to videos

How to Aerate a Pond with a Water Pump

Pond Aeration helps improve water quality, and dissolved oxygen levels, which reduces pond muck and fish deaths.

A water pump is an excellent way of aerating a pond.

The pumps mentioned in the video are the APP MH Pump, and the APP Floating Tree.

Common questions

Can the APP TPS or TPV pump dirty water or floodwater?

The TP series is designed for fish and koi ponds, fountains and water features, running continuously 24 hours a day, and can also do light sump and water transfer work. The TPS passes soft solids up to 5mm and the TPV up to 19mm, in water from 0 to 40°C. It is not a sewage pump, and for pumping out floodwater with heavier debris a dedicated dirty water pump is the better choice.

See: Dirty Water Pumps

What is the difference between the TPS and TPV, and manual and automatic?

The difference between TPS and TPV is solids handling. The TPS passes soft solids up to 5mm, suiting relatively clean pond water with normal fish waste; the TPV passes soft solids up to 19mm for ponds with more leaves and vegetation. Each comes as a manual model (200S) or an automatic model with a pendant float switch (200SA). Otherwise all four share the same motor, flow, head and size.

How low does the automatic TP pump, and when does it switch on?

On the TPS-200SA and TPV-200SA, the pendant float switches the pump on at roughly 430mm of water and off at roughly 190mm, so it does not run dry. The float cable can be adjusted with its clip, but small changes only, or the pump may run continuously. The manual TPS-200S and TPV-200S have no float and run whenever powered, which suits continuous circulation.

How much water does the TP pump, and how high can it lift?

All four models deliver up to 140 litres per minute and reach a maximum head of 7 metres. These are the two ends of the pump curve: the higher you lift water to a waterfall, and the longer or narrower the hose, the less flow you get. Check the curve against your actual lift before choosing.

What hose and fittings should I order with a TP pump?

Each pump comes with a 32mm elbow hose tail, so order 32mm (1¼ inch) hose and a hose clip. Suction and delivery hose resists kinking on a permanent waterfall feed; layflat suits temporary sump or transfer jobs. For continuous running the pump should work against at least 2 metres of head, so on a low water feature add a gate valve to throttle the flow.

See: Suction & Delivery Hose 32mm (1¼ inch)

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