can you manually start the pump by lifting the float?
230931
Yes, you can do that. You can also bypass the float switch and run the pump manually by unplugging the pump power cord from the piggyback plug on the float switch and running it directly to the power outlet.
230932
Yes, to hold it up you can place something underneath the floater, such as a brick, to keep it running. But when water level is low, make sure you stop it manually to avoid damage.
230933
Yes, and you'll be amazed at how quiet and vibration-free it is. Just make sure you have some water in the sump pit when you lift the float.
567773
Yes. It recommends putting a little vegetable oil into the inlet ( I guess for initial lubrication) then submerge the end and start it up. Even if it looses prime during use, it will self prime and pick back up. This is an awesome little pump. Pumped alot of water from under my house in recent heavy rains
312364
I think you could make it work, but you would have to be very careful setting the float switch to de-energize your pump. This setup is not really very accurate for repeatability.
1096044
Yes. You can set the pressure you want. When the line pressure drops a certain amount below that point, the pump comes on and brings the line pressure back up.
905823
Not as is you would have to put a float switch between the battery and the pump. This pump as is only works with a on off switch.
194364
Yes the pump does have a float sensor that only turns on when the pump fills with water.
901794
When I bought this it did not come with the installation instructions, so I just learned by trial and error. However, here is a link to the manufacturers instructions http://www.comfortgurus.com/specs/dial/7625_installation.pdf if you want to bypass the pre-wet phase it says you can just manually click the 'fan' then the 'cool' button and then it will start the pump and the fan at the same time. it also says that the pre-wet usually takes 2 min. which has been the case for me.
1246174
No: The float will start when it is at the top of the pump. Probably about 6"
1908050
We use a pump to inflate all our pool stuff. I imagine it would take time but I'm sure you can do it yourself with our own air.
1890115
Yes ,but I put a switch (single pole double throw) one position is automatic (off and on with the float switch) And the other to run direct all the time It is VERY important to put a 10 amp fuse on the red wire If there is a short it will save the pump motor ,and other elect equipment My son uses the boat and he likes the auto position the best BTW it is a great pump for the price
25041
"Easy" is a relative term. The answer to your question is yes, you can "Manually" turn the pump on, but that will not give you instant hot water it will depend on how long the pump has been inactivate. But yes you can manually operate the pump.
1880016
My bilge pumps can be operated manually and auto, since the pumps are wired to operate with a manual switch as well as with the auto switch.
1908887
yes but make sure your controller output voltage is enough to pull the coil in for the pump starter. (example coil voltage is 24 volts your controller has to be able to output that voltage. Hopefully this information is helpful.
326566
Yes. When you install it you attach it to the pipe, as the water rises it starts to go inverted. That's when the internal switch turns on the pump. You adjust how high the maxwater level will by setting the amount of wire between the float and where you anchor it. Hope it helps.
1422845
Yes. it will take a minute or two to pump up from minimum pressure, but it should be no problem.
1889582
No. The pump has an internal vacuum regulating switch but to power the pump you can either power it through the ignition switch or a separate switch. Mine is powered by a relay piloted by the ignition switch.
187437
Yes, easier than others I have tried. This is the best manual pump I have found. I prefer it over my electric pumps.