I have 2 questions: 1) Does the pump turn off if the well goes dry? 2) Does this need to be put near an open window? I used to have an old unit that required that. Thanks!
446918
I don't think the pump turns off if the well goes dry. I don't have it near an open window and it's fine. I have other issues with mine and even sent it in to get it fixed and some of the features still don't work (can't set my timer for sleep mode). It's great if you just want a fan. I think it does chill up a small room really well. I cheat and fill up the well with 90% ice and just a little water. Good to clean out the fridge automatic ice maker.
446919
I never ran it dry but after 60 days the pump just quit working junk machine.
174754
The pump sits in the bottom of the white basin. There is a waterproof wire that runs from the pump up the side to a plug that is protected from the water by a plastic cover. It works fairly well.
1632565
We run it with the bucket, not a drain hose, so when the bucket is full it shuts off. I've not noticed it off otherwise. It's humid here, so we fill a bucket every day. Sometimes twice a day. Sorry, this probably doesn't help you with the question you want answered.
860183
There is a knob that u set whether u want it to run continuously or have it shut off! I only keep it on continuous because if ur basement holds a lot of water, you'll need to run it continuously until it drys out! Hope this helps alittle!! This work great!! Fills up fast!! Does a great job!!
1426337
I have used the pump and not turned it off until there is only about an inch or two of water in the low spot where I have it sitting. The wind or sun dries the rest fairly quickly. I love mine, it has been a real joy not cleaning the pool all winter and I have checked and the water is crystal clear and not a thing in the pool pump strainer.
492542
designed to turn off...bought one at local store and it was tripping breaker and starting to look corroded after 2 weeks. Found manufacture date stamped on unit "2008", returned and took another chance, ordered here and it has been working well. Birdbath is dry as I write this (well below freezing) no problems. Now I have to get out there and fill it :-) does run dry pretty quickly with shallow bath.
978516
That what it is made for. Hang the unit on the guther where it is free of hose, sprinkler water. When it rains it fills up a bit and shuts off the valves of your pump.Grat unt as we are often away . Works perfect! Jack Krielen
1466011
I do not have the unit vented and use the reservoir to collect water. When the rest of wine here is full the unit shuts off. You can also program it to run a certain amount of time and shut off. I don't think it shuts off when the selected humidity level is reached, but I'm not sure about that. So sorry I can't be more helpful. But I do love these units :-)
468444
The best thing is to have a ball valve installed in the line that you close off first before turning off the pump. The reason for not shutting it off, is the vacuum you just pulled will suck oil back from the pump back into whatever you just pulled the vacuum on if you just turn it off without some sort of shutoff valve. BTW, some pumps have this valve built in. This one does not.
521439
Just leave it alone. It's part of the sensing operation. Still think it is a great little pump!
1594789
We have a well with electric pump too. yes. my brother installed his and it worked wonderful. we have not got our up and running yet. waiting for the weather to break. my brother did use his. He installed it and then packed it back up and put in his attic for emergency only. he's ready to rock and roll if power goes down. hope this helped.
1956319
I also run mine with the cool setting off for a few minutes before shutting it off to dry out the machine. I drain it regularly and don't let old water stay in the basin. There was a smell for a couple days when it was new but it went away. I'm very happy with the purchase.
978515
That what it is made for. Hang the unit on the guther where it is free of hose, sprinkler water. When it rains it fills up a bit and shuts off the valves of your pump. Grat unt as we are often away . Works perfect! Jack Krielen
1148332
If your pump is located higher than your plants, yes. If you don't attach it, you run the risk of the water continuing to flow even after the pump has turned off. This could drown your plants and leave your water source empty the next time the pump is supposed to run, which could also fry the pump.
1069727
As far as I know it does not turn off itself (I just reread manual and it just says "do not run dry"). When the water gets low it starts to make a louder noise so it kind of "alerts" you that it needs filled. I have had it for 3 years and that was the only thing I worried about so I always make sure it is filled before I leave the house or go to bed. It holds alot of water so it has always lasted while we have been away at work (we have 3 big dogs and 1 cat). Manual can be found at www.vetventures.com/pdfs/Big%20Dog%20Multilingualwfix110806.pdf
1986972
It turns off automatically at a preset temp when the thermostat senses the water is hot. I am sorry I do not remember what the temp is preset at, nor if there is a place under the cover on the motor that can set it. I just installed it and it runs very well, and is almost silent, which is more than I can say for the first pump I tried from another manufacturer, which sounded like a table saw until it failed.
987190
Sounds like there is some type leak in your system where the pump has to keep trying to pump water because it can't make a complete seal when it tries to shut off. Wish I could give you a better answer.