If i buy a deep cycle marine battery, will it have a slot of the water indicator stick that the pump comes with so it does not alarm.
200651
No. I tried this. I also attempted to modify the cover of a deep cycle marine battery to create my own slot. Unfortunately, the water level indicator is very sensitive and it can not be close to any of the lead plates within the battery. With my marine deep cycle battery it was basically impossible to position the sensor in such a way where the alarm wouldn't trigger a false positive with the slightest movements. This is very annoying. I am buying this battery for that very reason.
200652
I don't believe so. I was also thinking about buying a marine battery since the reviews are not so good on the watchdog battery. I believe you can drill a small hole in one of the caps that would make the marine battery idea work. You may want to google that approach before you try it though.
1250959
It has ring type connectors to hook up to the battery, it works great for marine applications.
526571
Works great on my two deep cycle marine battery! Fast charge and all automatic.
892385
No, the unit should be hooked to your boat battery, via the console instrument panel, or sending unit, check your boat manual for hook updirections. Mine had an older model and i just hooked the new one where the old one hooked up under instrument panel.
1843167
To expand on the answers given, no it does not. It seems your comment describes a shallow well pump. What this really needs is a no flow cut-off, so it can cut off if it loses prime due to low water levels or broken pipes. However, for what it is suppose to do, I give it an A+ rating. I've used it two years now to power my Polaris 280 without any troubles.
2191554
There is a wire from the alarm itself that goes to a probe that can be placed in things like a sump pump but I do not use that; that wire comes with the alarm. I set the alarm on the floor where I am at risk and then hook up my own phone line from the alarm to the wall jack so it will call me if water is detected. phone wire is not supplied but I have tested the process and it works well so I am confident that I will know if a problem develops
1492579
Use your normal marine battery but make sure that you protect your radio from water. If there is single drop of water do not turn your radio on until it get dry
649874
I don't either. Just works from the cycling of your pump cycles. Never had a problem with it. Been using it for years
100994
Unfortunately yes. That is one way to vlear the unit after an alarm. According to the manufacturer when you plug it back in the alarm (which is different from the wetness alarm) indicates that it is active. Hope this helps.
650238
I guess it all depends on the battery and how often the pump will turn on. Get a GOOD Deep cycle marine battery and it will go for hours. I got it for peace of mind just in case the power goes out. Hasn't run yet, but neither did my AC sump.
102293
Mine keeps 2 optima blue marine deep cycle batteries charged on my sailboat.
1779035
Yes, it does. You have to make sure the fuel button is turned on. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pressure washer. So nice. The water does drip on the battery, but it does not matter. It's really nice !!!
1831503
I don't recall the duty cycle of this pump BUT this is only a 12vdc pump. This is a well designed and built pump for a specific role as a bilge pump where it will run only intermittently. I will assume you will need a different style pump for your needs.
992864
It does have a meter but not too reliable, once it reaches below 50% you might as well be prepared to paddle your way back because the last 50% of juice does not even come close to what the first half of the battery provided. Go gas if your going ocean.
944637
I don't think so, I had already put a small after market digital volt meter in my small boat, so I never noticed if it does.
1679285
If it is a deep cycle battery or a regular starting battery. I have one on my boat for the deep cycle battery and my dad has one on his boat for a regular battery. And it works GREAT
1101723
No. Since the water basically "completes the low voltage circuit" between the hi and lo sensors, there are no moving parts. So, unless your unit gets popped with a bad electrical surge, I don't see what could become an issue. I have a Cutler-Hammer whole house surge... Since you can set where the hi and lo sensors go, I would bet you could elongate the cycling time of your pump (it will run for longer, but not as often - i.e. better for the pump)... Thanks, JTS