is this pump safe to use outdoors
883647
Yes, it can be used in an outdoor fountain as well as indoors. Hope this helps.
883648
It is fine to use outdoors. However, if you use an extension cord you will want to make certain it is appropriate for outdoor use.
883649
No this is a two prong plug designed for indoors only and is not safe to use outdoors because it is not grounded. Please do not use this outdoors. Only use three prong plugs for outdoor use.
883650
Yes you can use it outdoors. right now I have it in a fountain out side on my patio and works fine.
1328192
It is weatherproof, I have ours under a large bush and it does fine. I am very pleased with this pump and am convinced it saved our fishes lives, after the extremely cold weather we had last winter.
599801
The motor is water resistant, but not designed to be outside exposed to the elements year round. The rest of the unit will be just fine outside under all conditions.
279992
Absolutely yes! The cable is indeed safe for extended periods of outdoor use. I've tested it myself for my irrigation system with an electric pump which takes in water from the lake. It's been holding strong for now about a year -- resisting both scorching sun and icy cold weather. You won't be disappointed.
1388708
Should not be a problem as long as it is in the shade and the temp does not get below freezing. If the temp does then it would have to be drained or the pump will crack from the frozen water.
261138
The pump runs on electricity. It plugs into wall outlet and goes thru a transformer. I've had mine outside for almost a year with no problems.
642107
I have used mine outside and it worked great no issues. My guess would be moisture and such that may cause problems.
2062896
Hi, Tracy. We live where it freezes and snows all winter, so, no, we do not leave it out then. If it were drained, it might be okay, but it is portable enough for my husband to carry it to the basement for winter storage. This is our second summer using this pump and it is still pumping strong.
1855880
The pump is reasonably water resistant and I use it as a wash down pump in my boat. Unfortunately it is advertised as working as a boat wash down pump and it took quite a bit of searching to find an adapter to match the inlet and outlet to the rest of my equipment. In hind sight, I would go with a purpose made pump ie. Bulge pump with integrated float switch.
764876
I dont use for outdoor, but I dont see why not if you keep the motor from getting wet.
1229858
pump should be fine for a very short time running dry, if you have to move it turn it off and then turn it back on when you get to the barrel with water in it. It will take a few seconds to re prime the pump once you take it out, and put it in the barrel with water in it. No pump should be run without water as it will heat up and burn out the motor
798705
First, I would not put this fountain outside, unless it is securely anchored and I mean securely anchored! Second, it must have an electrical outlet for the pump to operate.I have my fountain on my covered apartment balcony where it is protected from the elements especially wind.I am very pleased with the performance of this fountain!
22795
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
320811
It has a 1 year warranty... Not great, but if you do a good job to make sure it is protected from the weather, it should hold up. It cannot be exposed to the elements, the control panel is not weatherproofed. I built a small house for it that I take off whenever I need to access the control panel. I have had it for about 6 years now, and have had no problems once I figured out how to get it to not shut down when our pool solar turns on... That was an experience... :) Great pump that is very energy efficient! I was wrong about the warranty... I looked at Pentair web site and discovered that it can have up to a three year warranty from Pentair, but it has to be professionally installed to get that. I have never had anything professionally installed, so I guess I had a 60 day warranty... (I'm a mechanical engineer who used to be an auto mechanic. I do everything myself.)
376484
Probably not. The experience I have is that the mud and leaves will clog the impeller and the pump will get hot and you may damage the pump. You need a trash pump.
2062901
The pump is not submersible and is made of cast iron (would rust if paint is ever scratched off) so I would say no, it is not weatherproof.
25950
I am using it as my sump pump but would think you could use it outside. Its under water all the time unless the pit is dry. Just keep the plug dry.