Can this be used to empty a hot tub and is it battery operated? Problem solved. Thanks for all the answers!
479324
it could be battery operated, if you attached a 12v battery to it. Although it will, technically, empty a hot tub,it really won't do it in anything resembling a reasonable amount of time. This is more of a small fountain or waterfall type of flow.
479325
It can but it may take a while. The pump is 12vdc and I have used it in my aquaponic system via a 12v battery with solar cell charger.
479326
Being 12VDC powered, it's easily battery powered. I used a 12V power suppply from radioshack and cliped the tip off to connect directly to the motor. It could emplty a hot tub but do the calculations first to see if it'll empty the volume in a time frame that you're happy with.
479327
Be warned, this is a tiny pump that fits in the palm of your hand. It moves just under 1 gal/min. so that might be too slow to drain a hot tub in a reasonable time. It is a 12V motor so I use little 12V 5Ah sealed batteries to power it using a 3/8 inch clear tube pressed on for small aquarium work. The power cord is pretty short so beware of deeper water unless you plan to splice and protect the wires with heat shrink tubing. To drain a hot tub in a reasonable time, maybe you should consider larger submersible pumps like the Rule pumps that also run on 12V.
479328
It is battery operated. It comes with wires attached. I connected it to a lawn mower (12v) battery and dropped it in my koi pond to transfer water to a fountain. So yes, it can be used to drain a hot tub provided you have a battery.
479329
I use a shaker siphon to empty the kiddie pool. If your tub is above ground you could look into that option. No batteries required. Otherwise, as others have stated, this pump would eventuallly drain a tub and you would need a 12VDC power source.
479330
It is not battery operated, though it could be set up for that option. As far as draining a hot tub............I would not use it for that purpose. It would do it, but it would probably take a week if not more.
2026738
It is battery operated. Does not look like it's outdoor rated. Personally, I would not put this outside. Its not that sturdy.
2285070
It is not battery powered. I use it to blow up tow toys on my wakeboard boat. It plugs into electric outlet on the boat and the cord is plenty long (5'-6' + or -).
1274019
This is not a battery operated gadget. If you want full details on how to use. Look up some videos on YouTube. Hope this helps
2099617
No it is not battery operated. You just manually squeeze her hips to make her tail flip, and it does not light up sorry. If it helps at all my daughter still loves hers and LOVES being able to take her in the bath tub to play. :)
2053750
Hi Becky, It is battery operated. You will have a hard time finding these types of units that are plug in AC. This unit I think was made by the same people that used to make the Dermal Tone, which was a great unit. This unit has a number of pre-programmed options as well as manual controls. I need more power as I use these units for a bells palsy condition I have but, if your going to use it to keep you facial muscles toned, its a good unit and a great price. The 6 volt battery's are much cheaper then the 9 volts need for the more powerful units.
483152
Nope -- no batteries. Water driven/powered as mentioned below. I have had better luck with mine than it sounds like a couple others have had. Ours continues to work. We did take it off recently to use our old showerhead again that has modes (jet spray, etc...). My family and I really enjoyed this light-up shower sprayer. Fun. Whimsical. Just plain 'cool' to see this technology. Like magic.
84778
The townhouse we purchased has only 3 AA batteries and the jacuzzi does not light up. You must have another version, how cool! We have a flushing toilet and a timer that ticks. Do the written instructions indicate which items are battery operated?
1041862
Its not battery operated if that's what you are asking. You have to plug it in to use it.
834739
No, it is not battery operated. The depth of the etching depends on the force of pressure. (Worked great for what I needed - so glad I purchased it.)
302238
It is electric. It will not work without cord. It's not battery operated. I detach the cord to refill at sink.
2243493
I'm wondering this myself. In the replies all I see is "battery operated", but with only one comment saying it uses 4 AA batteries, but the product info says "The Power Scrubber delivers 6 Volts of power with the included two batteries". I don't know of any 3v batteries.
1163041
For safety reasons, this would be ill advised. No only is it electrical, it can heat the water excessively. Under no circumstance would I use it for the bathtub, while I was in it.
595048
I am wondering if one of these is enough to work in a small hot tub? I am looking for a hot tub that is around 250 gallons. 1. Would I need to use 2 of these or is one sufficient? and 2. would I use it all the time or periodically?
1420882
this is not a battery operated unit. It must be plugged in to an outlet or extension cord. It really puts out the air, however, and the 3 nozzles are adaptable to many blow up inputs.
742906
It's only battery operated. Mine hasn't worked right from the beginning. I would not recommend this product. Hope this helps.
1373140
We love it...we have an above ground pool and this is perfect for picking up leaves and small items from the bottom of the pool. It should work very well in a spa. The only problem we experienced was that we would like for the handle to be longer. No problem with the switch.