Can I use this in a window well, so it pumps out the rain water automatically?
196167
I use it on my inground pool cover, but I would think it would work for your window well
196168
Yes, I think this would work for your application. This not a float activated pump and requires at least 1/2" water to run. It's best if you have a way to turn on and off as once plugged in it will check for high water level every few minutes, if water is high it pumps until lower than 1/2" at pump.
196169
i'm surprised you get that much water in your window well, but yes, this should work for that too. seems like a spendy fix to me, and keep in mind it will not pump out every single bit of moisture, but it should do the job. Wouldn't a cover do the trick for you?
196170
If it fits, it will pumpout water from anything as long as it fits in that area. it automaticaly shuts off after the water is pumped out.
917518
This pump is meant to draw water from a source (ie pond, containment etc)....I would look at purchasing a sprinkler boooster pump for your purpose.
1147943
Can't say for sure - our water pressure is not great, but it's city water and doesn't vary as wells do when the pump goes on and off. You can but try.
2203245
The unit needs to be installed about 10" from the wall below the window.The exhaust tube exits on the back of the unit and though a flexible hose up to your window. You might need to add to the exhaust fitting to get it to fit your window.The humidity that is collected needs to be expelled, or emptied. The water out port is low to the floor so a drip pan is too shallow. We attached a clear plastic tube to run out of our patio door. We had good use of this unit. I would purchase another. Ours did not leak and I felt relatively quite.
2079622
Yes. I have it hooked to my rainwater tank and it just turns on when the drip system goes on and there is demand for water. Okay if it runs dry, too.
1393926
Yes you can provided the hole you drilled to insert the divertor hose is below the hole you have at the top of your rain barrel for overflow. Once the water in the barrel reaches the divertor hole and hose it will stop putting water inside the barrel.
1976390
yes you can, I do it all the time, but it does loose a little water pressure.
477977
I would say yes. There is a lid, that fits on the top. You could put a plant in it, or leave the lid off. Rain water would naturally fall into the barrel, if the lid isn't on. There is no reason that you have to keep the lid on except to appearance. It has a faucet or a short hose that you can use to drain the water out when needed. I really like mine.
1615098
I don't think that will work. The pump is activated manually by push button. I don't believe it can be automated. You'll need to be careful not to run it dry too.
1615099
Probably not as you must hold the "on button" on the pump down for 3 seconds before the pump comes on. Otherwise, the pump is great and I use it to water my garden from three rain barrels I have. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.
1481421
No. Some models do, but this one must be closed manually. If it is left partially open with the fan on low, rain does not usually get in.
1627800
Sorry I missed the fact that your using a window. This unit I believe can be used that way, but its more for a wall opening.
1211768
I don't see why it would be an issue. The only thing I can think of is that it will not turn on until the ambient humidity exceeds the setting you have on the humidistat. I have thought about putting one in my garage, but I'd rather have one with a thermostat instead of a humidistat. If humidity is your concern, you shouldn't have any problems. As far as the size of your window - you may need to add a wooden flange within the window opening in order to fit the unit.
1356594
Easily. That's basically my setup. I have my pump in a window well with a 5/8" hose coming out of it vertically and then flat for more than 50' and it works perfectly.
1624301
Absolutly, this pump can really move some water at 3 and 4 of the variable speeds. you should have no problem at all with this pump getting water to the panels.
2156480
Yes, water can be added manually. Just watch closely and don't overfill or you'll have water on the floor.
495278
It shouldn't be a problem. The EXT-R includes an interface that can be connected, if desired, to a rain gauge or other device.