when you say 'top suction' does this mean the pu,p must be totally submerged?
832048
There is a float valve on the pump that activates the pump at approximately 5 inches water depth. Pick up is located on the pump bottom.
832049
It means the pump draws water from the top of the cast base vs. the underneath. Either way it is still drawing all the water from near the bottom of the sump basin. The top design just avoids sucking up dirt and sludge from the bottom of the sump basin. You can see the protected inlet screen built into the bottom black cast iron base.This is a good pump overall.
832050
The pump is meant to be submerged within a sump pit or similar. As water rises, the side-switch float rises eventually activating the pump. The switch float has a guard attached (metal loop) to keep it from hanging up against the side of the sump pit. (My previous pump had an unguarded float switch. The switch eventually jammed against the side of the pit and prevented the pump from operating. My basement flooded as a result.
832051
No the suction is from the bottom of the pump. The pump is only partially submerged before pump kicks on.
832052
Not sure if this is what you want to know, but the pump pulls water in from the *bottom* of the unit, not the top. the pump turns on when the water level pushes the float up - after maybe about 4" of water fills the sump crock...
832053
The pump is going to be almost totally submerged as the float has to rise about 11" before the pump starts to pump fluid.
1417384
It can be either way. It is completely under water right at this time because when I cleaned the tank my Jack Dempsey got a little feisty when I tried to put the suction cups back on. So I left it. I personally like the top above the water level.
1246177
No. the water level needs to be above the level of the top of the pump (as Pictured) for the float valve to trun on. I suggest a Sump.
731974
I rarely use it with water as we wanted it for the Suction ability on the bottom. I had one similar to this yearsago...as long as it is rinsed well & left to drain there shouldn't be any problem. I do love the product.
2144490
It won't get full to the top, especially if you are emptying it a few times a day. You just squeeze it a little to release the suction and pull it out!
2107325
I don't know for sure, but it seems that it is somewhat water tight so that it wouldn't ruin the unit.
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.
1446117
No..you are laying down the cleaning solution and then just sucking it up. You may want to go back later and do a complete rinse if you think it is necessary.
205384
If it's going to be submerged yes. Otherwise not really. Squirt a little silicone behind it if you want
1175195
It does not need suction. Just covering the drain with this prevents water from draining. Perhaps the weight of the water holds it down, but this stopper does the job.
1382957
No...I don't think so...the motor is not enclosed and we have never submerged it...
1984476
Yes, it is the top part (as seen in photo), with the white button on it. The button is supposed to help you push to suction it, but it does nothing.
1885130
it just lays on top. it adheres to the water like creating a suction force...excellent for preventing evaporation of water and chemicals. does not last more than a year and vendor will not honor warranty.
756594
It is supposed to be fully submerged. I bought it for an Aquafarm and it fits perfectly.
1477980
Not guaranteed, but basically works like a toilet, when float is up, water stops. Haven't had any trouble w it sticking or overflowing. Very happy with this actually.
362504
It's not a thick liquid. It's the same as the water. So even though I really don't know. I can't see that it would cause a problem with the PSI.
316442
It relies 100% on suction alone, they give you a clear plastic inline guage so as to adjust suction for "optimal" performance. Hope this helps.