Does it have to be submersed in order to work? Will it work if I attach the input to a small water pipe without submersing the motor?
2068786
while the pump is self priming, and will work out of water, I would suggest priming the pump before operating it, for fear that it may overheat. or keep the pump below the water line (out of the tank) to ensure it has water in it no matter what.
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.
2068788
The claimed lift is three meters (ten feet). Someone else asked the same question, and I verified the lift with a first principles physics calculation (that I now can't find). Of course, that's the point at which you'll have zero flow; so, if you're pumping water uphill, it will be less.
2068789
Probably, but, it will need to be primed and you will need to keep it primed. Maybe with some arrangement of a looped intakes & outputs to form a "fluid lock" or a check valve you could do that. They don't develop much lift dry. I've not experimented with how much lift they will do primed as my application assumes a submersible. I have gotten some lift with them just messing around. If I remember, maybe I can try it this evening and post back a review. Also, they work with a slightly higher voltage. Maybe +1 or +2. (one extra AA cell) Double the voltage is too much. They seem to get hot and lock up. I was watching carefully so I did not burn them out. Good luck! Probably, but, it will need to be primed and you will need to keep it primed. Maybe with some arrangement of a looped intakes & outputs to form a "fluid lock" or a check valve you could do that. They don't develop much lift dry. I've not experimented with how much lift they will do primed as my application assumes a submersible. I have gotten some lift with them just messing around. If I remember, maybe I can try it this evening and post back a review. Also, they work with a slightly higher voltage. Maybe +1 or +2. (one extra AA cell) Double the voltage is too much.... » Read More Probably, but, it will need to be primed and you will need to keep it primed. Maybe with some arrangement of a looped intakes & outputs to form a "fluid lock" or a check valve you could do that. They don't develop much lift dry. I've not experimented with how much lift they will do primed as my application assumes a submersible. I have gotten some lift with them just messing around. If I remember, maybe I can try it this evening and post back a review. Also, they work with a slightly higher voltage. Maybe +1 or +2. (one extra AA cell) Double the voltage is too much. They seem to get hot and lock up. I was watching carefully so I did not burn them out. Good luck! « Show Less
2068790
Yes, it will work with a constant water supply from a hose. Just don't let it run dry.
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It should work. Plug it into a grounded GFCI outlet and you can't let it run dry or it can overheat so an off/on switch would be good. . I also have a similar submersible pump which says the max water depth is 20 feet so submersing in a water barrel should be no problem.
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btw people it is NOT a submersible pump. the pump is in a wAter resistant case but sits outside the bucket. one hose goes in the bucket to suck up the water that travels back upthe hose and out the other end. water does not even go through the pump.
1044608
I would not use this where the motor is directly exposed to rain. Where the motor is sheltered from the rain, it works well.
221534
i dont think so , the motor seems pretty well sealed , but i would put the esc in a plastic box or balloon if you might get it wet, definitely would not submerge in water,
520183
This motor will work in saltwater if you clean it off after each use. I could barely make it back to the dock in a fresh water lake it's so under powered. This would not be a good motor to use if there is a current or waves. It's unreliable and will most likely will result in a situation were you will need to be rescued.
1483543
Yes, there should be no water going to the plumbing for the motor when you replace it. I needed to use tools to help loosen the old and tighten the new motors. dm
1230985
Sorry, but because it has an electric motor, I would not reccomend to use it underwater. It is not water proof.
1426336
As long as the intake basket is submerged the pump works fine. As soon as the water only covers half the basket the pump still pumps water out of the pool cover but it also sucks air. At this point I usually unplug the pump. My pump right now is submerged under ice because I forgot to remove it before the freeze, but I am confident that come Spring and the ice thaws I can just plug in my pump and it start pumping again. It is a great little pump.
2220397
Just put it in to water and it will work There is a sensor at the bottom of the boat that will let the motor activated only when the boat is on water
384365
Ours is never completely submerged, because the float triggers the motor before it gets covered with water. I don't know how it would work if it were completely submerged. It would have to be vertical, though, for the float to work.
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I do not believe it is submersible because it is said that the bottom motor needs to stay dry to work properly. If you are looking to filter this water, there are other types of systems that can stay submerged but I do believe that the canister ones do not. Hope this helps!
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It does have a connector for a garden hose. Not exactly sure how far your trying to pump it. This pump Can't be totally submersed under water, just in case you are talking about putting it at the bottom of a barrel. It will only lift water about 4 ft above it, so take that into consideration. Might be ok for a small garden or light watering, since it's run off of batteries. Feel free to ask me again, if you still need assistance. Thank you very much, Jt's Online Deals!
486115
Mine has been fully submerged (including the controls) for a year and is still working perfectly. The description says it's submersible. Go ahead and submerge it.
678772
The main transponder, which plugs into a wall outlet, cannot get wet. The wiring which is buried in your yard can get wet and will be fine underwater occasionally. I would be sure that you are not burying it in an are that could be subject to erosion causing the wire to be exposed and possibly snaring on something in the river.
413292
Yes but you cannot fully submerge the pump. This is not a "submersible pump".
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.