is this pump safe for use in salt water?
2012980
I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be safe to use in salt water. It is a totally sealed unit. I am running mine in a tank with anti-freeze in it.If you know anything about anti-freeze and plastics, it tends to get thru any low quality seal. I have had no problems in that area. Tank seals leak, but not the pump.Hope this helps.
2012981
I used this pump to run a protein skimmer in a salt water aquarium for many years without any problems.
2012982
I couldn't say if the pump would work in seawater. It would be worth a try as the pump is sealed up.
2012983
Yes. The only exposed metal is the impeller shaft. It is stainless and designed to withstand salt
2012984
Would I be able to use this in a protein skimmer in a saltwater tank that is 55 Gallons?
1107774
I don't know if it can be used as a flotation device in the ocean. I have never submerged it in salt water. I don't think I would buy it or use it for that purpose at the risk of damaging it when proper flotation devices could be purchased for much cheaper.
497394
Yes, I have used mine in both salt and fresh water. I just rinse it off good after use in salt water! This has been a great trolling motor.
1215652
Ours is submerged all the time 24/7, we use it as a sewage pump and it has worked great, we pump once a week. Not sure about salt water.
1734866
I use this with an Intex salt water pump. I don't have any problems with it.
369880
Thanks for your inquiry. To keep the item long life, we do not recommend you use the item in salt water.
1263293
I'm not sure, but it is a quality Stainless unit. I would have no problem using it in salt water.
1248187
Is very good for salt water this product, recomend I have one and ago a exelent job.
1442548
We bought ours to use in salt water, we have only had it three months, so far so good.
136310
It can be used in salt water but does do a very good job of cleaning and a pain to get in and out of pool. Went back to Polaris within two months
310157
Says right in the product description the housing and impeller are aluminum. I doubt it would handle salt brine for very long.
2055483
Minn Kota makes a line that is designed for SeaWater. From my understanding, the propeller parts are designed to withstand the corrosive that salt does to a typical motor which this one is NOT designed to do. I wouldn't risk it.
2245791
I am not sure what the specs say but I don't see any reason why it can't be used with salt water. All of the electrical components are pretty well sealed as far as I can tell. It is a brushless motor so there is no need for a seal that is going to wear out either. It's pretty cheap and worth a try. Jordan
1491127
Although I have never used it in a salt water application (I use mine to determine how much FRESH water I put in my RV's holding tank) my LIMITED research doesn't show that it can't be used for salt water (sorry about the double negative). One question asked about using the device for HEATED (90°C) salt water, which was recommended against; however, I believe that was a TEMPERATURE recommendation, not a water type recommendation. Like anything else, I think you would need to flush the meter out when your done so the salt doesn't dry inside the system. Good luck!
1442878
Yes, there would be no issue with using it with a salt water pool. The only thing would be that you would need to use a Scalewatcher 5 star unit due to the fact that it is outside. You cannot use the 3 star for outdoor use.
1078714
Honestly I'm not sure. I've got it on a fresh-water lake. The mechanism underneath is a steel bar with plastic paddles and plastic rudder, so it may work alright in salt water if you take it out after use and oil the steel parts periodically.
310158
Pump housing is cast aluminum alloy, and it does handle salt brine. We bought it to use on our sailboat in case of an emergency. It definitely handles the salt water.