What happens if its full? Will flow stop? I want to leave this for a couple of weeks unattended
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I guess if it totally stopped up but I don`t see that happening in a few weeks unless you have some water you should not be drinking. I flush ours about one time a month and only to keep it clean and not close to stopping up. Only because of the color of the strainer.
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I don't have my setup to empty into a drain but the unit I have does shut off completely when the desired humidity level is reached. I have been unhappy about this since the unit is not supposed to shut off completely (unless the water tank is full). I returned one unit after confirming with the manufacturer that indeed the fan should continue running even when the compressor stops (once humidity level is reached). The second unit they sent me is doing the same thing as the first - shutting off and then clicking back on....which wakes me up at night.
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Absolutely you don't want to empty this amount of water so frequently. I left mine full over the winter and took me 2 days to get it clean and ready for the season
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yes, the bottom should empty completely. As soon as you hear it start to gurgle, it's done! be careful it is hot!
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No. You control flow by limiting the outflow. I have a valve on the output and the pump can run even when it's completely closed.
454119
It has a large plastic water container that holds about 2 quarts. In my dank closet, that container fills up about once every week and a half. So, constant vigilence for me. In a less dank place, probably could go longer without emptying container.
1333772
The unit is not designed to stop filtering when the bottom container is full. It will run over if you over fill it.
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Yes. It will empty realatively quickly. I have mine hooked up to an auto changeover valve with two 20# containers.
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You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good... » Read More You are not going to want it to pump until it is completely dry, but you can adjust the off float to remove the majority of the fluid. So to answer your question yes it is normal to have some water left. Depending on your application you may have more or less then other people due to how much lift your pump must overcome. Let us say you are using it in a basement. the pump pushes the water up the pipe until the water level hits the cutoff point. If you did not install a back flow inhibitor, gravity would drain the pipes back into your tank causing it to look like it cut off with a good amount of water in it, but less than the cut on float. hope that helps. « Show Less
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Yes, you remove tank to fill it. Don't know about leaving it running, I wouldn't try it. I'm sure instructions say don't do that.
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Yes it will shut the flow off completely. Sadly my unit only lasted 6 months before it failed beyond reasonable repair. Very sad for an American made product.
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No - I was concerned that I might burn it out but what I do is get the pump flowing and then unplug it and just let it act as a siphon. THat way you dopn't have to worr about letting it run dry. It takes longer but it's better than standing around waiting for it to finish.
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Just keep an eye on it, they don't want you to go below an inch of water in the container. Probably I empty mine about once a week.
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Not difficult, the fan part lifts off and the base contains the water.It is best to use up most of the water (about two days). Then it is lighter to empty.
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You probably need to drain it or keep it in a warm heated space like inside the house, at all times that it is being used or partially used, having water remaining in the system.
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None, pressure will remain but flow will be effected to a small degree.Backwash it by reversing it's direction and flushing debris out.Great product and price.
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In addition to Connie's answer, the water will dissipate if you are gone more than a day or so. I have to fill ours up ( no coffee) a time or two to get the water back to the level it's supposed to be.