Can this pump run dry?
1103541
I am under the impression that you should not run it dry. I unplug mine as soon as it "sputters" when emptying a water canister.
1665971
As long a water is running through it it will run all day This pump does not lay flat so it will leave some water so be careful that water is running through the pump if not it could burn out
1152984
Yes it does include dry function. It can take up to 30 seconds to dry completely. Most of the time, 15 seconds is enough.
1095098
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level. If it empties your tank is working OK.
426459
I have never let it run dry, so I don't know from experience. However, I thought I read some reviews that said that it shuts off if there is no water in the bowl or birdbath. You might go back and take a look at the reviews.
584915
I have not had it shut off It has run dry - pumping for several hrs with no problem
1095095
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level.If it empties your tank is working OK.
1252360
If your cover is taut, the pump will sink by its weight and be the lowest point on the cover. It will pump to 1/4 inch of the space it is in, but because it is the lowest point your cover will be dry. Works well for me.
1718643
This pump is not self priming. Nor is it auto auto turn on/off. If you leave it running dry it'll run and burn out.
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
975080
No it can not. I have that pump it just has enough power to run a drip system. And not that well .
718563
I always drain mine after use so I prime it each time. However, if you are using a closed system with a check valve and the pump never runs dry then it probably would be finen.
424027
This is a quote from the manual: "DO NOT RUN THE PUMP DRY. The pump depends on water for cooling and lubrication. Operating the pump without water may cause the motor to overheat or cause damage to parts of the pump. It may also shorten the life of your pump."
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.
925461
This is a small pump designed to be dropped into water jugs or some other source to transfer water from one place to another. We have used ours successfully for water transfer into our trailer when dry camping. connect it and it runs, it does not have a pressure switch like the pump in a trailer so I can't see how you would use it in a continuous mode. but you could try it and see if it would burn out or just fail in a short time. PS as time has passed it seems to need a bit of help getting going, as it is not a self priming unit any more.
1002453
You are not supposed to let the bucket run dry. Not sure what happens if you do. I went out once and there was only an inch or two of water in it but it was cold out. Steam was coming off the water. It's still working fine.
1061167
I do not think so. I know when I turn it back on the pump needs to be restarted.