Does the float have to reach the top for this to kick on? Can it be set lower if u need to remove standing water off of a basement floor?
1661691
Yes, float switch has to reach the top to turn on. The system works best if lowered into a hole in the floot. I dug a hole big enough to lower a 5 gal bucket ( with holes drilled into it). Pump fits perfectly into it. Dont forget a check valve. Luck!
1661692
if you bypass the float plug in it will run with out the float switch then you have to unplug it to stop running
697166
I went down and measured the best I could with the pump assembly underwater and a little hard to access. I would say you need a diameter of at least 12 inches to accommodate the side that has the float attached. That should allow it to freely move up and down.
1249911
The pump is activated when the float rises due to water rising about 6-8 inches above the pump base
2211117
Yes. I have it sitting on the floor in my basement, next to my dehumidifier. The way I have the unit set up it pumps the water vertically for 80 inches , then horizontally 12 feet where it exits the basement wall to the outside.
1924169
I can't say whether it will be too high, and I'd refer you to their specs to figure that out. I can tell you that it does have to touch the water because the motion of the water is the tripping mechanism.
378532
I don't have a lot of upper body strength. I depend on my hubbie to lift the water. But, no problems with the pump at all. It screws on, and pumps easy. Make sure it's screwed on straight and you're good to go.
2033962
Free Float gives you more range for the on and off settings (good if you have water coming in steady). The downside is it requires more room than floats mounted directly on the pump.
1252135
Manual is not clear where it should sit...but if it does float above water until water low....mine does not turn off.
1432012
Nope - You have to raise it straight up to get it out of the water. Doesn't work like units on a regular boat.
1809029
We have used it for an above ground pool it is difficult with the unground someone has to grab he person me basically. Lift the last little bit
1867754
Just give a little tug on the cord, and it floats right up to the top, then just grab it by hand. The water buoys the weight of it, so you are not really pulling the entire weight by the cord.
1043474
The hose connection comes out above the tank inlet. So the dehumidifier does not set any higher off the floor. But to gravity drain the drain the hose goes to has to be lower than the unit.
536523
No it does not float, it is heavy enough to hold it down, nothing needed to keep it down. great ladder and the removal steps are great. I love it!
257070
I've only used my step in my basement, exercising in front of the TV. It's plastic and hollow, so it may float.
837953
Yes it has to run the whole time you want it up it it will go flat. We have it in the basement. It's not that noisy.
194366
Yes, it works on an internal float that when the water rises, the pump runs. The two blue wires connect to your system as an emergency shut-off should the water not get pumped out. Works well so not to flood your utility room.
1246175
NO, the auto shut off won't work unless in the up/floating position. To get the water level lower, I tied the float into an up position and then watched until it started sucking air.