could you use this for a makeshift sink? how long does it take to actually push water after it's plugged in? is it instantaneous?
280049
I am sure you can use it for your project. Water usually starts to pump within 30 seconds or less after it is plugged in. There is no on/off switch for this pump so the water will run continuously.
280050
I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps.
280051
I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps. I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a... » Read More I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps. « Show Less
154910
I checked with my plumber at my time of purchase. He said the contractor version was the same except that it is for a plug in, not a direct wired. Check under your sink to see if you have an outlet, and an on/off switch near the sink. I hope that helps.
1537730
I can tell you that my husband installed ours on his own in about 30 mins. The only thing he found difficult was being under the sink in a cramped space. Remember to shut of the water under the sink while doing the job! Good Luck!
1476530
It is not what I would call quite. I would say more typically it is used for a basement utility sink. It is not noisy, but it turns on and off abruptly, which makes some noise. If you want quiet, you might want to try a something that does not attach to the sink.
567943
I have used it while plugged in but at the sink. I would be really careful using it around water though while plugged in. You don't want to get electrocuted. It does charge quickly and does hold a charge for a long time but I don't use it every day.
1452182
It's made to supply a sink and will work well for that, but with only a 10 gallon supply of hot water, your shower would have to be extremely short if you didn't want a cold shower. :-) It can't heat the water quickly enough to supply a shower, so you'd go through that 10 gallons of hot water and start getting tepid or cold water way too soon. A good use for it is to supply a sink where the sink is a long ways from your main hot water heater. Rather than running the hot water for a long time, waiting for it to finally deliver hot water, you have this right under the sink and you get instant hot water. It's made to supply a sink and will work well for that, but with only a 10 gallon supply of hot water, your shower would have to be extremely short if you didn't want a cold shower. :-) It can't heat the water quickly enough to supply a shower, so you'd go through that 10 gallons of hot water and start getting tepid or cold water way too soon. A good use for it is to supply a sink where the sink is a long ways from your main hot water heater. Rather than running the hot water for a long time, waiting for it to finally deliver hot water, you have this right under the sink and you get instant... » Read More It's made to supply a sink and will work well for that, but with only a 10 gallon supply of hot water, your shower would have to be extremely short if you didn't want a cold shower. :-) It can't heat the water quickly enough to supply a shower, so you'd go through that 10 gallons of hot water and start getting tepid or cold water way too soon. A good use for it is to supply a sink where the sink is a long ways from your main hot water heater. Rather than running the hot water for a long time, waiting for it to finally deliver hot water, you have this right under the sink and you get instant hot water. « Show Less
483015
You can put it in the sink with cold water to cause pressure to release faster. Or I guess you could pull on the valve to release it but not sure they recommend that method.
635821
I do not have one yet, but on other sites I have read that people have put it under their sinks and had it connected to the plumbing under there and it worked great. They all had plumbers do that for them. I'm planning to get a rolling cart to put mine on, so I can roll it up to the sink when using then put it in the closet when not.
723635
I had it on a table in our courtyard, and it basically spit water drops around the pot it sat in . . . so you'd have to be prepared to deal with a small amount of water. Additionally, although this device works really well, it can only sit in a small amount of water, so only runs for maybe 5-6 minutes before you have to add water. Unless of course you have a large, shallow device to put it in.
1495004
Honestly, I don't know. As soon as I poured the water in, it leaked. I unplugged it & threw the whole mess in the sink. Sorry that could not be more help.
276099
I went ahead and tried it on my sink and it worked as far as keeping the water from going down the drain and filling up the sink if that's what your after. It has a suction end that would keep it from wiggling around too much. If you just leave it alone it will work but if you accidentally move it a little it will lose its contact with the sink and water would seep through a bit. The weight of the water sort of holds it down against the opening of the drain along with the suction so it could work.
964557
I have used it in the sink and it worked well. Get a lot of water in the sink and if it is a double sing have someone hold a washcloth on on of the sinks and just start pumping. Ours was not draining at all and it knocked it loose.
1460699
There's a button that's attached to the faucet, which allows a faster stream. There's only one pressure. It's fairly fast compared to others but not fast enough to wash a child in the sink (at least not mine), etc. You can wash dishes but it wont be a full pressure as your regular faucet.
536538
i used it once in my bathroom sink and it did a little but that maybe because my drain is so small i wish it did come with a smaller attachment for small drains,,so i just use a small plunger for my bathroom sink. i haven't tried it yet for the kitchen ,,but i only use it for the toilet ,,,it works great there ,,,
1731117
The answer is complex. It depends on how far away your basement set up would be. I do not believe the water lines they supply are long enough for a long run. Also you may need to consider the pressurized holding tank may not push the water a great distance so you may have slow water coming out at the sink too. I am NOT a plumber but I believe that these factors would come into play. Hope that helps.
899505
Yes there is a plug and I think the sink is about a foot by a foot. I hope that helps.
196168
Yes, I think this would work for your application. This not a float activated pump and requires at least 1/2" water to run. It's best if you have a way to turn on and off as once plugged in it will check for high water level every few minutes, if water is high it pumps until lower than 1/2" at pump.