Is this pump suitable for pumping water out of a saltwater pool?
2019402
I wouldn't say this pump was marine grade but if you flush it out with fresh water afterwards you should be OK. It looks like most of the pump side is cast aluminum. As other state for, the price it is hard to beat.
2019403
I hope so . I'm converting my pool to salt water this year.................i'm thinking if you rinsed it with clear water it will be fine. let me know how u make out.. norm2428@comcast.net
2019404
Yes it will work fine for pumping out a saltwater pool, simply rinse the unit off when your finished. The salt will only damage the unit if it is allowed to sit on the unit. It is a very durable unit I used it to drain a 1 acre pond for yearly maintenance and it was run 8hrs a day for 10 days straight. Keep and eye on the oil and change it as recommended!
2019405
Yes...dont know why it wouldn't work just fine.. I use mine to empty out a pond in my back yard...
2147882
It depends on how much current the pump draws. If it's less then 5.8 amps, it should be good.
1022725
Absolutely.. Only issue seems to be the float switch is intermittent. The way I use it. Is without the float switch (since it doesn't work). But when I plug it in, the pump works great..
310156
The pump housing is aluminum. As far as salt brine is concerned, this pump or any pump will handle (move) salt brine but you want to flush the pump with fresh water after moving brine, salt or brackish water through it. I ran a wildland fire engine on the Gulf coast and I didn't find salt friendly to any metal.
1661933
I'm not sure how it is in salt water. What I can tell you is that you have to have a very deep tank and that the motor is prone to failing and leaking everywhere! I would not recommend this product or this brand. The company is not helpful at all.
2180821
I don't have a salt water pool so I cannot answer your question. My last one ran for 14 years with my chlorine pool.
1423973
yes this pump works great and has several times the water volume movement of the original pumps. Plus with the sand filter and salt water chlorinator built in you will not believe how clear the pool will be. I always thought ours was clear, until I saw it after changing to this filter/pump/chlorinator combo.
1150688
This pump should do fine with your pool. It does a great job and the condition of the water is awesome without the chlorine smell and fading of suits and toys.
696492
You need the separate pump for the saltwater system. It will attach to the pump that comes with the pool.
696491
The pump that came with our pool is a sand filter and yes, this will work with a salt system. I bought the Intex Salt System to go with it and so far, it's working great.
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.
1061474
Yes, you can use the saltwater pump with your pool. We use with our quick set pool.
1526359
I do not know. My pool is not a salt water pool. The item in question is very nice and worked well.
1215650
I don't see why not as it is a really heavy duty cast iron pump. Unless there is something about salt water I'm not aware of.
2012980
I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be safe to use in salt water. It is a totally sealed unit. I am running mine in a tank with anti-freeze in it.If you know anything about anti-freeze and plastics, it tends to get thru any low quality seal. I have had no problems in that area. Tank seals leak, but not the pump.Hope this helps.
265582
I would say yes, but be aware of the operating amps of the pump. Other than that it should work.
2047044
yes, it works well with the sand pump that my pool has. The pump needs to pump at least 1500 gph(gallons per hour).