can this pump be used to pumping out really shallow water? Like 1/8 inch?
1013650
Doubtful, the base of the suction unit is at least that thick as it lays flat on the ground, and you would constantly be losing prime on the pump, most likely burn up the impeller.
1013651
you need to have some type of skimmer or device that would allow the pump to maintain suction hard for any skimmer device at that depth pumps break suction then no pumping. the skimmer included does well an this pump does not have strong suction it does well to the advertised 1/8 inch. pumping up hill or pumping head is only a few feet another problem. depends on your circumstance. sounds like you need a wet vacuum. at 1/8 theres not much left to pump, all in all a good pump-for my uses.
1013652
I think it would. The adapter for the end of the hose is weighted and designed to draw water from the bottom of what you're pumping out of. That being said I've never actually tried it but in theory it should work.
30725
I bought this pump for the very purpose of making balloon animals, etc. I returned it because it doesn't do the job. It would be good for round balloons but not the 160's and 260's.
1506182
Well, it depends on your hose size, but with a half-inch tube, this pump is gonna push your water a good ways up. Several feet, at least. I wish I could get up and actually do it for you, but, alas, I'm not able to at the moment! It's a very powerful little pump! And quiet, too!
1318234
Yes, it will work. Check the discharge requirements for your system. Pumps with 2" in and 2" out are available.
2130877
Yes you can but it may be better to have a filter with 2" opening seeing that the pump may be a 2" also. 144sq inches and up may be better choice.
1205954
I wouldn't think so.. It would have to be probably 6" so you have 2" just to allow the hose to bend, not kink. The pump itself is probably 3", not counting the hose barb.
2210449
I don't think this can pull from that depth.....probably talking 1/2hp well pump power.
462063
The pump will suck down to about an 1/8 of an inch in my experience. I've used this pump in a rental property when the main sewer line backed up and put about a foot of water in the basement - it took a while but it cleared it out. Also used it when minor flooding happened in June and I had a few inches of water in my own basement. This pump has been worth the cost and it has performed very well.
1680219
Yes. just measured it and it's 2". You could insert it into shaft to a depth of 21.5" before you would hit the L fitting at the top or where the hose is connected to the body of the bilge. Goody Luck! BTW: It's a good little water pump.
1509728
UnlessYour Fish Tank Is The Size Of A Pool, I Wouldn't Recommend It. This Pump Moves A Lot Of Water.
1196021
Yes, but not huge Leaves. Make sure you use a sufficient diameter outlet hose. A 1 1/2 inch hose is best. I occasionally pull up the pump to check for debris around the intake and clear out leaves in the sump.
1414029
I used it on a water cooler, to pump water into a holding tank, but found the pressure was very low, I really don't know as to your application, but if your need a good flow, this is not the pump, for you.
474325
I have not used my pump yet because the hose discharge kit have not arrived yet. However, I do not believe that it will drain 1 inch of water because the impeller inside is mounted about 2 inches from the bottom of the pump so it will need about 2 inches or more of water before it can begin sucking water. Hope that helps!
1877022
We bought this pump for our utility sink in the basement. It works well for us, pumping up the pipe 8' in height. You may want to check the manufacturer's specs if further information is needed. Sorry I could not provide further information.
62672
No. I have a 15 ft. pool and this pump works well for it, but for a bigger pool I don't believe it would not do so well.
1831502
I believe you will not be satisfied with this pump in that application. It move a fairly high volume of water a low pressure on an almost level plane, such as from the bilge of a small boat. Pumping 7 feet elevation will really tax its capacity.
830416
Technically, that's 3 feet above its rated maximum head (which is 21 feet). That doesn't mean it won't work for that application. It would just be less efficient than a larger pump with higher head rating. It also depends on how often the pump will run. Forcing the pump to push a higher column of water than its rated would probably make it wear out sooner.