Can this be submerged? I would like to run a pond fountain.
1546382
I do not think it worked good out of water, and I definitely would not use it submerged. Stay away from it.
1546383
NO. I would contact the company directly that makes the product about this and not trust what feedback you get here. I use mine out in the elements, but I would never use it under water it's not totally waterproof.
1546384
Generally it would be a bad idea to submerge any cord connection-even if it was rated at IPX7 (1M submerged) or IPX8 (>1M). If the stock cord from the pump is not long enough you are better off having an electrician or someone knowledgeable replace the cord with a longer one. You are much safer with one continuous cord underwater than with any kind of plug/receptacle. This one is definitely NOT meant to be submerged, as the other commenter says it is rated IPX5 which means it can only withstand spraying water on it (i.e. rain falling on it, with no standing water).
1546385
After looking up the IP rating system for this item, I would not recommend submerging it. It is only rated to a 5 and for submersion it would need to be an 8.
1546386
Generally it would be a bad idea to submerge any cord connection-even if it was rated at IPX7 (1M submerged) or IPX8 (&gt;1M). If the stock cord from the pump is not long enough you are better off having an electrician or someone knowledgeable replace the cord with a longer one. You are much safer with one continuous cord underwater than with any kind of plug/receptacle. This one is definitely NOT meant to be submerged, as the other commenter says it is rated IPX5 which means it can only withstand spraying water on it (i.e. rain falling on it, with no standing water).
1546387
I use it for the pump on my pool cover. It does have a gasket to make it water proof. Mine has been underwater when it rains but I can't guarantee what would happen if underwater 100% of the time
288739
Yes. I have seen several pumps completly submerged, including some of my own, due to a varity of reasons. when powered up they all functioned flawlessly.
1855879
in addition to my earlier answer, this pump cannot be in the water, it would have to be mounted someplace dry
205384
If it's going to be submerged yes. Otherwise not really. Squirt a little silicone behind it if you want
430763
Absolutely but I wouldn't submerge it entirely just under the faucet and let the water run on it. Just make sure you sit it so that the water runs out drain holes and let it dry for 24 hours before you use it.
793106
It is not submersible. Run flexible hose underground to the site you have the filter in. We have ours behind one pond's walls(koi), and in-the-ground on the other pond. You may want to use an algecide to speed up the balancing. We love both ours. The Koi pond requires a flush every 3 days or so. The guppy pond get less sunlight and does not require flushing.
1829262
It needs to be entirely submerged (except for the power chord). The instructions warn about letting the water get below the heating element which can cause damage.
1109916
The pump should be fully submerged -- it's quite small, but two inches might not be enough water, especially since the fountain causes quicker evaporation and you would need to keep it completely full at all times.
738247
Well the pump is a submersible pump so if you have it plugged into a place that the plug is protected from the environment I do not see why not.
1121658
I can't think of a reason you couldn't. It is open on the bottom, so you would have to add some sort of liner to keep the soil from draining out with the water.
1661493
I never did that but I don't see why not. The unit always needs to be submerged when it is running so as long as it can freely roam around the bottom and sides of the pool it should be fine. I love this thing so much I named him Tony and I am never cleaning my pool myself again. Tony does it!
1783531
Yes it can. It just doesn't have the plug to let out water in the bottom. You could easily dump the water out though.
244768
Yes you can, as long as the pondmaster is kept safe other wise there is a risk of broken light. Also the water needs to flow in from one end and out from other end, so that the light can control the algae.
1832148
I dint think so..if it's submerged in water the hole on top would most likely spoil the circuit
1603166
Thanks for your question. Yes, it can take a little moisture on the surface, but shouldn't be submerged. Hope it help you.
2068787
It does not have to be submerged in order to work, if the intake is supplied with water. Like at the low end of a closed loop system. But it won't pull water up from a reservoir.
1846495
Yes. I was initially concerned (water & electricity don't mix...) however it was DESIGNED to be submerged. I placed it touching the bottom and when cold my Beta would swim and hang out under it!