Assuming that I use this in a flat bottom tank. How low from the bottom will this drain out the water?
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My experience is with a unfinished concrete basement floor that was not level, and it drained out about .05 inches, then I just needed a dry mop. It was great and fast.
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It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it... » Read More It needs to prime the motor in about 1 inch of water. Not sure why but it does. After that it should run till it drains all the water. I would put it in a flat 50 gallon storage box after I got done using it with fresh clean water to clean it off. It would suck 100% of the water out of that. However I suppose it would depend how big this tank is. I mean 50 gallon box, and 5,000 gallon storage tank could be different. I did leave this on overnight pumping before. It did not ruin the motor even when the water ran out. If it stops pumping, or won't pump low water prime the pump by putting it in something with more water then back in the super low water. « Show Less
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Hello. If it's only running for a min or two you should be fine. I originally bought this to drain my pool cover but It takes way to long.
1326804
Hey,i think it would work great for that purpose i would try though to make sure the pump is below or lower then the tank,good luck Pat
1266206
No need to drain whole tank, just a little so water does not spill when top outlet is opened. If you have not flushed tank , it would be a good time to that before installing pump
348079
The maximum diameter of the drain is 2.5 inches and the tank must be no less than 10 inches high inside the tank. Also since you already have a low flow toilet the water savings won't be that great. If your current flush valve needs to be replaced then if the fit works it will be a good choice since I've had one installed on mine for over three years with no problems.
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there is a drain plug on the bottom that works well. you may have to help by propping up the opposite corners when the water level gets low
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I currently use this in my 3gal tank with colored stones at the bottom. It's a little difficult to get the siphon working because there's not that much space to perform the action to do so. I've goten it to work and it's nice, but it takes some work and you have to move quick, because once the water get so low it stops.
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Shut off ball has to be lower than bottom of outlet install close to tank as posiable if up to far on neck this will happen
909626
Bett....there are extensions for the intake and will work at a lower level. The output doesn't come with exemptions, however something could be made very easily (if needed). In my 120gal aquarium, my intake is closer to the bottom. I can drain the tank to just above the intake and it still runs fine. Keep in mind, these filters have a strong output. I do not have turtles and if the output is above the waterline, it may get a tad rough in there. Someone more familiar with turtles could probably touch on that a bit more.
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On the inlet side or outlet side? I've used mine to empty my black water tank on my boat and the connection is about 5 feet from the tank with about 18 inches of rise. I have about 25 feet of hose on the outlet side and have had no problems.
1156609
Depends on whether your system is city sewer or septic. If sewer, I would think, it wouldn't require alot. We have septic. And our Doggie Doo drain is about 15 ft from our tank, and a 5 gal. bucket of water flushes it down. Or we can go in the house and flush the toilet a couple of times, and that sends it down. Of course using as much water as you can, is best. LOVE our Doggie Doo Drain!!
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Dont think so. Water should be pumping out. Otherwise, pump motor will burn up. Make sure the water level in your tank is high enough.
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Truthfully, it does drain well. I've never had a problem with it filling while running the water for any length of time. It is shallow so it would fill very fast if you close the drain stop.
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Considering you have a 40gal tank, i wouldnt recommend this for you. Also, why drain it continuously? This pump is for a 70gal tank.
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In my opinion it should go on the bottom. If it was on top, water may get into it. Also being on the bottom will allow for any condensation to drain out.
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The closest the edge of overflo lip is to the surface the less the flow. So keep your tank level filed up and lower where you attach it to the tank
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Probably not plus you'll have a lot of splashing from the output. I imagine you could extend the intake and out take tubes but it's probably not a good idea. I leave mine running during water changes but I'm in around that 8" mark.