Does anyone know if the pump rusts or corrodes with water? Please share ur thoughts with me :)
453385
We have used ours infrequently for the last couple years - no rust problems i am aware of. It's a quality piece of cast iron, good paint on the outside-
953200
I've had mine now for a couple of months and love it. I would be surprised if it does rust, though I haven't had a lot of time to really answer definitively. It cleans wonderfully though and even the baked on drips slide right off. Thanks
1038525
Had mine for over a year and have had no rust issues.I also have very hard water.
440928
Sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Follow the directions for cleaning that came with the pump, and go through the process twice. Good Luck! I've had the same problem after several years of use at which point the pump just seems to wear out.
359860
I have not had any problems with rust. After I use it, I rinse it under the faucet and throw it in the drain rack. I had my first one for 15 years and have had this one for 9 months. I love it!
1504631
I have had no problem with rusting, just be sure to care for it properly after each use.
1628991
I use this pump for my sprinklers 2 hours daily 6 months of the year and keep it inside during the winter. Over 3 years, I have had no problems at all and am very satisfied with its performance. I do not see any rust on it.
2205531
Have had this system for 9 months and clean it out weekly. So far no problem with pump. Are you using the filters? I clean them out also, that way they last a little longer. The other answers seem to cover cleaning in better detail.
1200583
We use everyday and have never seen issue with rust. There are some hard water issues and scaling but just need to clean with vinegar.
1690773
the saltwater system does not cause it to rust anymore than normal for atmospheric corrosion in your area.. i have some rust on one of the tubes but that was within the 1st 3 months ... i have had it up now for 3+ years and no more rusty areas.. regular chlorine system would cause more corrosion than the saltwater system which is better on you... have had more problems with the generator than anything else...
1628990
I installed my pump approx two years now and I do not have any issues. It might be good idea to remove the plug on the side of the pump and bleed out the water every 3 months because the water stays into the pump to the suction check valve. (rusted water) Your well must have a lot of rust in the water. Exterior damp conditions should not have any issues with the pump. My pump is installed outside of the house and I live in Florida. The rust in your well water is causing the wear on your pump housing/impeller.
1933146
The one I have has been in the hot tub all last summer and is in it now and there is to rust. It still seems to work quite well.
1293331
I haven't had any problems with the pump and has been working great. Sometime I need to clean out the dispenser area where soap builds up but that is all. Sorry I couldn't answer your question.
1573117
How long have you owned it, this is my second one, I replace the first one after 8 years the pump went bad
901152
I soak mine frequently and have even run it through the dishwasher a few times. It has never rusted, but it has discolored slightly.
707745
I haven't had any parts start rusting on me and I don't keep it wet. I suppose it could be stainless steel. I like it and it works well and cleans up pretty easy. I hand wash the parts with dish soap and water and a sponge - just like washing dishes by hand and let the parts dry in a dish rack and I don't have any problems yet and no rust yet.
1070142
I have not seen any rust yet and I purchased it in December 2013. So far no issues, but the suction on the bottom is not working well, but it is not needed.