Could this type of pump be used for an inflatable pools?
1006282
Yes as long as the inflatable pool has the hose connections to attach to the pump.
1006283
I believe they can as long as the connecting tubes are compatible, meaning how you connect the sucker. But a bit of info on this pump, it's no good. I got my first one last summer and it couldn't suck a golf ball through a stargate portal. Credit to their customer service though, it was nice and they got me my replacement within a week, at no cost to me. Fair. Unfortunately the second pump I received, had the same sucking power as the first, and therefore having found myself, I realized I had just paid for two not-so-good pumps for the price of one. Still fair, I'm not so sure. Hope this helps. -Ciao I believe they can as long as the connecting tubes are compatible, meaning how you connect the sucker. But a bit of info on this pump, it's no good. I got my first one last summer and it couldn't suck a golf ball through a stargate portal. Credit to their customer service though, it was nice and they got me my replacement within a week, at no cost to me. Fair. Unfortunately the second pump I received, had the same sucking power as the first, and therefore having found myself, I realized I had just paid for two not-so-good pumps for the price of one. Still fair, I'm not so sure. Hope this... » Read More I believe they can as long as the connecting tubes are compatible, meaning how you connect the sucker. But a bit of info on this pump, it's no good. I got my first one last summer and it couldn't suck a golf ball through a stargate portal. Credit to their customer service though, it was nice and they got me my replacement within a week, at no cost to me. Fair. Unfortunately the second pump I received, had the same sucking power as the first, and therefore having found myself, I realized I had just paid for two not-so-good pumps for the price of one. Still fair, I'm not so sure. Hope this helps. -Ciao « Show Less
1006284
I use weights and tied to the ends of the hoses to keep them submerged, since they would slide out from the force of the water. You can of course use the strainer grid on the end of the hose, since they do provide the clamps to keep it attached.
1006285
I've also purchased this pump for our inflatable pool (without ports). Two questions - (1) Did you still connect the Pool inlet nozzle and the strainer grid to the ends of the hoses, and if so what did you use to pad the hoses with to make it a tight connection? The hoses are meant to fit onto the ports and not directly to these pieces so there is a size difference. And (2) - did you use something to weight the ends down that go into the pool? Or does the weight of the water inside them hold them under the surface. Thanks in advance! We're hoping that this will work to clean the water so that we don't have to empty and refill the pool every week during the summer. We are also using the chlorine granules (1/2 oz) to chlorinate the water.
1006286
Yes, that's what we bought it for. We did have to get an adapter and some clamps to hook it up to the pool because it wasn't designed for a pump. Worked fine for our grandkids small pool that was about six feet long, 31/2 or four feet wide and less than 3 feet deep.
333583
This is the best of several air pumps I have had in the past. I have no idea if it would work for that application. It has plenty of capacity and multiply types of connections. I have used it inflate tires but nothing else.
875246
Hi, I don't know. We are not using this pump as a bilge pump, but as a solar pump in a pool. It has worked well for us. At the price, it is probably worth a try.
1211973
The pump is meant for inflatable rafts, etc., so I would think that it might work for inflatable pools. It works beautifully for inflating air mattresses. I don't know about balloons. Maybe you could make some sort of adapter for it. The pump pushes air into the item being inflated on both the DOWN and UP strokes. Very efficient.
738247
Well the pump is a submersible pump so if you have it plugged into a place that the plug is protected from the environment I do not see why not.
739817
No, but as long as the pump is DC powered and it is no more than 0-24 volts (max rated controller voltage) you should be good
1680330
i do not see why not. i used it to fill a inflatable bath tub for my twin boys and also used it to fill a small inflatable ring for them in the pool. it did take me a while to fill them, but it did work.
1777631
No problem, I use it as a pool cover pump and sometimes I have it running dry all day. It's a GREAT PUMP. Just be careful of the plastic pipe parts. I buy extra plastic parts online.
108791
I never used it but I purchased it specifically for that size pool. You can never have a pump that's to big in my opinion!
1666627
You could use this pump to empty a pool but if you're looking to skim the surface to get rid of floating debris this would not be the pump for you. I use mine as a sump pump and, as such, it works perfectly. It is so quiet that I never hear it running.
1211974
IT will work for inflatable pools...not sure about balloons..the price was right..
1219821
I am sure that would work just fine..personally with all the toys I have to blow up for the pool we invested in a small hand held pump works great on everything.
2203596
I believe you could, just so long as the voltage draw of your pool pump isn't too much for this timer. Might want to contact the manufacturer and ask them. I doubt they designed it with pool pumps in mind. I've been using mine for a garden fountain, and it's been working great. However, that's a very small pump.
1143219
No - it is designed to use with inflatables for which it is awesome on all size inflatables and both inflating and deflating. Look for a high pressure foot pump for bike/car tires. Though manual they are compact and work well.
2012982
I couldn't say if the pump would work in seawater. It would be worth a try as the pump is sealed up.
1055420
The pump is a submersible pump. It's intake is so large that I don't think you could use it out of water if you tried.
1926422
Yes. I have a small electric air pump that I use on all of my inflatables. This is a very nice recliner with think vinyl.