How long should the pump run?
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It varies depending on settings. You can set it to run as long as needed. Due to the hot, humid weather in Florida mine is set to run longer than most. You can set it to run at night when no one is in the pool. Please be advised the gcfi plug is an issue with these and all Intex pool products. If plugged in outside, even with a semi covered outlet moisture will ruin the unit. 2 years now moisture has gotten inside the gcfi plug.
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I believe it says 2 he's less than your pump. Well that's why I do anyway. After you set the timer, it will come on shortly after your pump comes on, then cut off after the set number of hours.
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I leave a pump or two in all the time, it holds between use at this low pressure so far. I have left 1 pump in for as long as 6 months so that is as long as I can advise on low pressures. I have left it pumped to full power for about a week with no loss of power but not any longer than a week. The condition of the seals and such may also factor in at any pressure.
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You can preset it to run 1,2, or 3 hours, then stop automatically, or have it run without a timer. The packaging suggests you don't run it for more that ten hours at a time, but full it will run much longer than that.
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The pump has an on and off switch as well as a timer. It can be set to run all 24 hours a day or for a specific period.
655309
My set up is about 60 feet 6 foot rise, the pump is very strongMy set up is about 60 feet and 6 foot rise, it has been running for about 3 years, The pump is very strong I think it should be no problem running only 2 foot rise.
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I just started pumping - push down on the top. It takes 5-8 pumps to start working, but it'll go eventually.
638099
How long are you going to run it for... It will wake you up if your a light sleeper. It is possible to burn it out by running it continuously or for long (2+ hours) periods. I was pumping 7 gallons at a time to 5' high, about 6 times a day and it lasted 2-3 months.
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If you have some mechanical knowledge and wiring knowledge probably 3-4 hours if little to none probably closer to 8 hours. The mounting of the pump and wiring will take the longest.
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The battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 years or so. The pump should last longer. You test it regularly and I would think about replacing from time to time, just for peace of mind.
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Buy a smaller electric Black and Decker 30 dollar pump, where you can set the pressure. Turn it on, and let it go. It takes a long time ...at least 30 minutes. The hand pumps take forever.
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No - I was concerned that I might burn it out but what I do is get the pump flowing and then unplug it and just let it act as a siphon. THat way you dopn't have to worr about letting it run dry. It takes longer but it's better than standing around waiting for it to finish.
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The pump has to be running to use it . Once the pump is off..it goes flat, but pumps back up in seconds when pump is on.
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It depends on how long you plan on running the pumps. The one 12 volt battery will run the pumps for about 5.5 hrs before it is 50% discharged which is the maximum you should discharge any battery. The maximum output from the solar panel is about 5.5 amps so 1 panel will not keep up with the current draw if the pumps are run continually. You will need 2 panels to keep up with the demand.
699215
I usually fill it ( about 1.5- 2 gallons) if that. I'm running it at 80-100% load for about 12 hours and still have gas left over
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If you go look up the spec's, (I was looking on Grainger.com) the almost exact same pump(& same motor) is spec'd to pump 19 gpm @60 ft of head. This would likely due 15-19 gpm at 60 ft of head. Its max ft of head is 106 and a max suction lift of 26 ft (as stated on the product description). I wouldn't push these limits though. These type pumps should run between 1-2 hours under load before fully draining the fuel tank.
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with human lungs - no more than a week or 2. With one of these, 5-10 minutes: Sea-Doo AC 120V Electric Pump
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It depends. You could use it but it does leak a bit after each run so there could be a moisture prob if it runs a lot. How often does their current pump run? If there current pump rarely runs it would be okay. If it runs a lot I wouldn't do it due to the noise and moisture