What's the minimum diameter sump pit this can be used in?
1556456
I used it in a 5-gallon paint bucket. Perfect fit. Drill holes on the bottom and sides of the bucket surround with gravel and place in the pit.
542129
I have no idea what flow restriction diameter is but if you try to do this off of a water utility I don't think you will have enough pressure.
447952
I used 3" but 1 1/2" would work fine. My thought was the bigger the diameter the more water it held. More water means less fill ups and plenty of water for hot days.
2071812
I believe if you put the whole thing in the sump you need and opening (min) 4x6.. I made sump and it's from a 20 gal breeder tank... didn't fit (barely) and the opening is 5.5x12.. so I hung it on the back side like you normally would if using on the tank. I almost prefer having it that way so I can put more crap on the over flow side of the sump. Clears up a lot of space
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My answer would be if this is feet... a minimum of four boxes.. .I have a 2X3X4 foot water trough I put it in, I use only one box, it just covers the bottom, so I guess it depends on how deep you want the sand as well.. There are a lot more factors here to consider
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Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger.
698700
Concur with the comment above. Lack of diameter makes it hard to make a decision. Poor product description.
1481486
About 3/8" would be the minimum. Or consider using a bolt and nuts, with washers.
1938681
I believe that there are better alternatives for your particular application. This is a great pump for a permanent sump based installation, but it is heavy, does not operate until the water level is 4" deep, and is rather large. There are portable pumps that are made specifically for your requirements. I would consider the Wayne VIP50 (available at amazon) as a better alternative.
2049225
This is set up to use an external tank for extended stay or to run appliances that use disposable cylinders. If your pit uses a refillable tank, then you would need a hose that has a female refillable fitting on the end of it.
1651503
There are charts to look at. My read says a size 2 at 1.3 gal per min will give 1500 psi. Look for yourself. The 3 will work but give a lower pressure.
1426497
The model I purchased, Zoeller 57-0001 M57 Basement High Capacity Sump Pump, is for a 1 1/2 inch discharge, so I would "search" on Amazon for a "Sump Pump 2 inch Discharge" and you should be able to find what you are looking for.
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You want to check out what they call a "grinder pump" for sewage systems. I'm using one in my garage that will handle up to 2". I bought a couple of Wayne EE980 submersible to pump clear water seepage from my basement sumps, which they work good for that.
49477
Found mine works optimal at six inches depth , had to install stand for I run a1 foot depth water in my sump.
1815874
The smallest you can find. We use the,4 gallon size. A bit big but it works OK.
174551
Allowing for the legs mine measures 32" oval.Suggest the pit is measured at the narrowest point
1144825
This needs to be used in a sump. It does not hang on the back of an aquarium. Also needs to be raised up about 3 inches to work the best