How do I use this in a sump? Does it have to have all the water flow through it or can it just be where the water is flowing?
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i have mine bagged and in a fluval canister and a HOB aquaclear. Not sure about in a sump. logic would tell me that if all the water doesnt pass thru it, then efficiency would be greatly reduced however it would certainly treat the water that did flo thru it.
2255621
I ran mine separately. I suppose it could impede the flow if the pump (which discharges under pretty low pressure) was trying to push water into a pipe that already had static water sitting in it. The venturi pump has a check valve in it close to it's intake...which keeps the venturi primed...and of course also keeps the water from flowing back into the sump hole.
768608
I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways,... » Read More I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. « Show Less
1301870
It really depends on how much flow you're looking to put though the sump. I can say that I have one of these pumps for the return on my 90 gal. It's quiet and pushes a decent amount of flow over two 3/4 lines. Hope this helps.
2071812
I believe if you put the whole thing in the sump you need and opening (min) 4x6.. I made sump and it's from a 20 gal breeder tank... didn't fit (barely) and the opening is 5.5x12.. so I hung it on the back side like you normally would if using on the tank. I almost prefer having it that way so I can put more crap on the over flow side of the sump. Clears up a lot of space
622534
Since the base has a "plug" I fill mine with water. Also I drove a metal rod in the ground right next to it and used a zip-tie to secure together. Works out great. If you put this near a pool the water in the base should be enough.
2006091
Yes you can. I am using it right now to divert the water from the sump pump to the street or the back yard. In the winter I cannot divert it to the street because it will freeze on the sidewalk or the street. So it drains in the back yard. When temps are above 32 degrees then I change it to the street. Works very well.
1775553
You have to have a hose going from the nozzle on the float valve to the open standpipe, or there would be no way to get water to your commode below. When you flush, water should come out of this nozzle, and then quit when the float valve stops all flow.
335942
yes you can use both holes or either or none. My output goes through the side of the sump so I don't have anything other then the cord coming through the lid. Made a clear blank for the 2nd hole so I can look inside to check on things
574584
Yeah I don't think you can fully submerge it. I put mine in deep enough to where the filter slot on top isn't exposed to water and it has worked fine and also the water flowing out doesnt make noise when I do that. why do you want to fully submerge it for?
63678
all you need to do is to tap in underneath the sink with a fitting to the top of the sump pump.you can stick the washing machine hose right into the top of the sump area. It is where the water will drain into the sump. you do not need to build a trap. the water stays inside the sump pump and acts as its own trap. so you can have the discharge pipe go past the trap on your sink in your garage.
1881819
Sorry to say but yes a hole or sump pit is necessary. The motor needs to be under water if it runs very long in order to have the motor cooled. Also the pump will only pump the water level down to about 3 or 4 inches before it sucks air or the float switch turns off. I dont know of any pumps that will do what you want it to do without a sump hole. I have a 50 gallon plastic drum buried in the floor of my basement to act as a sump. You should only need like maybe a 5 gallon bucket buried in your floor if the water just seeps in gradually. If the incoming water comes in in gushes or like a river you might want something bigger.
1139169
I took a piece of filter sponge and cut to fit for in front of the outflow. I was able to put it under the lip of the top cover and close it over the sponge. It really cut down on the flow. The filter also comes with a plastic curved piece that goes over the top to lessen the water flow. Also, the higher you have the water in the tank, the less the current. What size tank do you have?
2069996
Yes that is how I have mine hooked up. We installed a valve it so we can control the flow of the water.
1135619
they told you right. if you have the permanent integrated float, just tie it straight up to the discharge line (make it look like a hot air balloon ) heavy zip ties or hose clamp. then just plug your sump into the bwc1. done. you need your float to stay made/on at all times.
2033963
It really depends on the purpose you want the pump for. Sump pumps are often coupled with the float switch, so that whenever the water level rises to a certain level the pump turns on to purge the sump. If you want to control when the pump runs, emptying ponds, pools, etc, then you wouldn't need the float switch.
2238411
Yes, you can use it on the back of the tank or in a sump. It can be set up for use in either application.