Will this pump be ok with freezing temps as an overwinter pump?- as long as its kept dry.
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Probably... It's built like a meteorite....Really solid....did I mention it's LOUD?!
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I use mine in a sump hole in my cellar for flood and runoff and especially spring thaw. These past few weeks we have had a lot of snow and ice melt fast and my pump has been going for a couple weeks some times shutting down for about a minute at a time and it has worked beyond my expectations. I live in Massachusetts.
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No, The Warm Water Will Need To Circulate Through The Pump To Keep The Inner Lines From Freezing. You Would Have To Have The Pump On The Entire Winter With ThIs Heater
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The pump is not submersible and is made of cast iron (would rust if paint is ever scratched off) so I would say no, it is not weatherproof.
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Haven't tested that out with cold water, but it probably would be OK after initially freezing it.
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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.
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I think it will work just fine. For the longevity of the pump, as the water starts to ice up I would put it away until it melts.Great pump and well made!
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Hi, Tracy. We live where it freezes and snows all winter, so, no, we do not leave it out then. If it were drained, it might be okay, but it is portable enough for my husband to carry it to the basement for winter storage. This is our second summer using this pump and it is still pumping strong.
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It's OK if it freezes. It's a very durable product as long as you don't overfill it it works the same frozen or not.
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I would not run the pump dry. I make sure the pump is in at least 1" of water.
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Mine is outside all winter long to keep my water troughs from freezing. No problem so far.
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While it should handle the temp, I would think the metal would corrode with the salt. Although it is stainless steel it is of low grade and not rust / corrosion proof. Also, make sure to use a relay between the pump and this float switch for safety.
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I would certainly not keep water in it through the winter. I bring my rain barrel inside--either my garage or my storage shed. I think it would make it through he winter if empty but I do not plan to do that.
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It is weatherproof, I have ours under a large bush and it does fine. I am very pleased with this pump and am convinced it saved our fishes lives, after the extremely cold weather we had last winter.
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I would think not. The pump stops when there is no sun, so it would freeze up at night.
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I live in south Texas so it freezes very little. I would drain them for winter living here or up north. The water in them would expand if frozen and could cause damage. I leave mine outside all the time and would if I lived back in Michigan also. These are very sturdy.