When the pump turns off, does it allow water back through?
1021532
Yes..most bilge pumps do, especially the cheaper ones unless equipped with a check valve. It's Important to install the discharge hose with a loop above the discharge point if low on the hull so water does not flow back into the boat.
1021533
Hello,The way this pump works is when the water level reaches 2 inches, the float switch is activated and the pump starts to pump. Once the water level empties below 2 inches the pump shuts off. No water will be pumping once it turns off. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Have a great day!Thanks,Paramount Direct
1021534
humm....in my installation NOT much because discharge is above floating line, but only drain back to the pump, the remaining water in the hose (about half quarter o so)....but if where the below floating line you may consider to install a check valve.....hope answer your question.
1021535
Yes. What ever is in the hose feeds back which can cause the pump to start up again and again and again till...
1021536
If the sump area is small and your discharge is at a somewhat high elevation, the water will flow back in and cause the pump to continue to restart. I would suggest you install an inline check valve just after the pump discharge.
684732
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.
2116971
NO IT DOES NOT !!!!!! --be very careful because the pump itself gets VERY hot --its the water around it that keeps the pump cool, if it gets too hot will burn out
1736429
Do u mean pump shuts down like no electric or water not moving? Water stops mean air in system open valves one at a time and burp the pump. Remove air
656382
No it doesn't allow liquid to pass when it's off. I have gotten some liquid to pass through when it's off but it was very hard and needed a lot of presser.
2190996
The fitting has nothing to do with the problem. The problem is internal. I believe it is the diagram which will not let the pump shut off once it is activated. Once the water is drained and the float lowers/returns to the normal "off" position, the water never turns off.
1653496
What happens when you unplug it. If water still flows through its the switch on the timmer
1822164
Yes, it shuts off automatically, and what ever amount of water you put in will come out. As long as you don't overfill the well.
1521023
The only shut off is the switch on the pump. It does not respond to whether or not the hose is off. It pumps a lot of water at a fast rate. I think it would empty a rain barrel in short order.
2042958
If I understand your question, you're asking if this pump shuts off automatically when the water level drops and it starts sucking air. The answer is no, it runs as long as you are providing power to it. Pull the plug, and it quits.
1499597
it uses the pressure of the incoming water to create a vacuum that flushes, whichever button/lever you use. There is no tank of water, thus, if the water is turned off, it will not flush...that is normal.
692181
It doesn't actually turn-off but, when it runs out of water, it just sort of goes into a static mode.
718564
If all the water drains out when cut off then yes. Water stays in pump you should not have to reprime.......
1713448
Yes, the unit has a built in shut off function when the water level gets low. However the jug only fills about 3 quarters of the way up before shutting off in about 5 hours. Best set it and forget it unit I've seen worth the investment.
183723
There is a power on/off switch. If it is not turned on, you only get hose pressure water through the pump. You should hear the pump start when you press the handle switch, and turn off shortly after releasing the switch. The power switch is located under a waterproof cover.
873509
I personally do not leave the pump on when not in use. Grey water flowing by gravity should go thru, but if there is any debris, it may stick in the pump.
1713445
Yes, there is a ball float inside that turns the unit off automatically when it reaches the "off" water level.