will the pump still go on if you drain directly into a floor drain?
2044100
The answer is no ONLY if you do NOT install the pump outlet attachment. This attachment triggers a microswitch in the unit to turn on the pump when the predetermined level is reached. If not installed then it will gravity drain (if desired).
2044101
No. There are different connection points for the pump and direct drain. The drain hose has to be attached to the direct drain connection point if you want to drain directly into a floor drain. The direct drain is a gravity drain.
2044102
Only if you hook the drain hose up to the pump outlet. This model also has a gravity drain outlet as well.
2088675
Yes...100%, even the cord as long as water doesn't reach the outlet you plug it into. When things are working properly, only about 1/2 the pump will be underwater but it will continue to operate even if there is a foot or two of water above it.
1640077
I don't see why not, as long as you take the drain stopper out it should slip right down!
2276003
As Jim says below, the drain hose only works on gravity; there is no pump, so if the drain hose is kinked, going up hill, or is otherwise inhibiiting the ability of the water to just drain on its own the water will go back to the tank and fill it up.
600534
that should work fine. we had a sink that we tapped into the drain line, but your idea should work. we had no problem other than operator error and got good service when we did need help.
1766961
I'm not a Plumber but I can't see why not, remember the value needs to open with the pressure from the pump, the water cannot be able to travel in another direction. Let's say it's the drain pipe from upstairs you are talking about and it also goes to the sewer outside the building. The water will take the path of least resistance. Valve works great, remember you need the pressure from the pump to open the valve. It is spring loaded. Good Luck
1978069
No, this pump will keep pumping until it burns up. Or gets the power shut off. You'll have to have some sensor in the tank to shut it off
22798
Yes, I believe you can. When I had it installed, my tenant mentioned that it ran all the time for about a month. Turns out, he and the plumber had left the main pump unplugged from when it was installed. The base pump saved my basement. One downside however, the vacuum breaker does have a bit of a drip when activated. Just a few drops but if it runs a lot, that adds up to a lot of water. If you account for that in the pumping, you should be good. Not sure about wear duty.
2114761
The impeller should move freely all the way around. There could be something in a vein off the impeller. I didn't try and take mine apart. I removed a quarter out of mine with some hooks. Still didn't drain properly so i just bought a new pump. Works great still and it's been a couple of years
1318318
It would probably get clogged and take forever to drain. I would use a $35 1/2 HP electrical pump if you can.
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!
737592
The pump works fine going to a condensate drain from the AC, but I have not used the gravity drain feature. The drain tube for mine does not lie flat either.
105348
I think you would be fine. My Little Giant pump is connected to my dehumidifier as well and goes horizontal for about 3 feet and then over 7 foot up into a drain.
969089
No. The the drain is like a push button. You push it down to stop it and push it again to open it. I didn't think I would like but it works pretty good
1150065
What do you mean? I dump mine into a nearby sink. If you mean continuous drain, you'd attach a hose to the back of the unit, and that could go into a drain.
279562
To the best of my knowledge, if the cap is removed and an outlet hose is connected, the unit should drain to the hose rather than the bucket.
378994
Hi Kim,The unit drains by gravity. If your hose is higher than the unit, it will not drain through the hose.