Has anyone ever used this pump to move salt water? If so, how did that work out, and did it corrode the pump?
1989983
I have taken the metal screen off to clear the impeller, almost all of the exposed parts are plastic, it should work with salt water, I would just have it pump out a couple pails of tab water after. I have been impressed with battery life.
497396
It will run, but salt water is very corrosive. Unless it is built from or coated with material that resists corrosion, every part of the motor that comes in contact with salt water or salt air will be affected. A motor that would otherwise last for a decade could be worthless after a single season in salt water.
40858
I don't think it can run in salt water. The reason I say this is that it must be in the water for it to start. The water goes through an internal cooling/power system and I don't think salt water would be good for it. I would contact the manufacturer directly to make sure this is true or not.
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.
2012982
I couldn't say if the pump would work in seawater. It would be worth a try as the pump is sealed up.
1124322
I haven't had any corrosion from my salt water pool. However, I do rinse the aquabot regularly & take it out of the pool when not in use.
1734866
I use this with an Intex salt water pump. I don't have any problems with it.
1095071
I use mine in saltwater all the time, in the Gulf of Mexico. I try to heavily rise with freshwater after each use and shoot a little wd-40 in it. It's not as smooth as the day i bought it, but for an inexpensive combo it works fine.
987147
It works great! I have a 12,000 gallon pool. I have had my pump in place for nearly 2 months. I have no complaints at all. I put the salt in as directed and I have had crystal clear water! Very impressed.
1215650
I don't see why not as it is a really heavy duty cast iron pump. Unless there is something about salt water I'm not aware of.
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.
506154
Let me qualify my answer by saying that we live 1/2 block from the ocean and everything rusts quickly here. Ours was up year round and after four years the top rail was rusting out. The salt-water, chlorine-generator pumps lasted less than two years each running every day. The pattern faded in the liner but it was still OK. We replaced the pool last year with a solid-walled pool with resin rails and verticals.
1617907
I've had mine for a year in a saltwater tank...no issues. I've even have a snail that keeps the outside of the pump clean without getting hurt. If I had a fish commit fishycide, I would avoid that species in the future. Survival of the fittest/smartest.
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
708898
I am not using it for salt water. I don,t think in respect at the way it is built that it would perform well for a long time in salt water. But for my use it is a very good reel.
1890114
yes, I did on my inboard pontoon. Works great! second pump for extra safety.I had to add another drainage tube and hole but it's worth it. Got those parts from Wal-Mart online $15.00Stayed ahead of 5 inches of rain this past weekend.Glenn
840083
my pump ( cast iron ) is in a workshop. the shop has A/C and heat. even though the shop is located 100 feet off a lake, I have never had any problem with rust or deterioration. I've use the pump for about 2 years for watering plant, etc. on a deck and to wash the deck. no problem so far ! never even considered a SS unit. also my "lift" is about 20 feet and that has been no problem.