Can this be used in the ocean as well? Is there any type of drainage system?
1458577
No drainage. If it fills up with water it will not self bail you will have to swim to shore.
1492347
Yes. I am using mine with a saltwater setup. We have a sand filter and we just turn the salt generator off while vaccuming the pool.
1491128
I would think you could use it with salt water since all internal working parts that the salt water can come into contact with is plastic.
1738341
Not sure JH, I haven't tried that yet. I suppose if the water is still enough, not rough waves, that it would work just fine.
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.
254871
I don't think you'd have any issues with using this on salt water in regards to if the material could handle salt. However, I would NEVER take it out into the ocean or any place with excessive waves, swells, drifts or any turbulence. It has nearly no steering, especially without the skeg. We use it on some rough lake water occasionally but its a workout to get it moving. I would not recommend taking it out into the ocean unless you want to get lost at sea.
1768107
i would not use it for that at all , just to play with it in the sea may be ok but will not take a lot of waves I seen that after being out on my boat with it
1602955
Yes, it's probably overkill though. I would not mount this in a boat though, these pumps don't like wet environments from my experience.
755396
Yes; the fill hole is about a 2-inch diameter so is large enough to do so with minimal delays. Also, the product description states that it can be filled with either sand or water.
1048218
I used it on a deck in Hawaii that gets rain. Rain does not hurt the product and if you have no drainage issues I would think you will be fine.
1374669
Yes, we used this in the ocean but pulling it would require more power when the water becomes choppy as the waves gets considerably higher; as compared on lakes which would be a smoother ride.
404914
Yes you can. Search youtube for Ocean Wonders Aquarium Low Water Fix. Its a couple screws to take it apart then letting the pump suck up water.
1812542
Not for saltwater use, you can use it but you got to clean it thoroughly. The inshore Abu's the less expensive ones are called the Orra's. The Orra so are not that much but made for saltwater ,hope this helps.
1423440
I would say yes. I use it in a salt water swimming pool, but have not used it in the ocean. The device is sealed and should not let in any water, salt or otherwise. If you are worried about effect of salt remaining on the surface and drying out there, wash it off after use. Additionally, the instructions coming with the device do not contraindicate use in salt water.
1769797
It can be used in pools and open ocean water, check the DCRainmaker review for more info.http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/garmin-fenix2-multisport.html
1181973
Yes. I live in Hawaii and use the device on a small boat. The unit is water resistant, regularly gets wet from ocean spray and I rinse it down with fresh water after each outing.
818802
This pump can be used in fresh or saltwater. I currently use it in saltwater.