Is this pump safe for potable water?
478393
No, I would not. The gears use grease seals, and the grease comes out into the stream over time which is why vacuum diminishes. When you first start using these pumps, you can sometimes see a sheen on the surface of water that has been pumped. Yuck.
478394
I think so. I think they were originally produced for coffee makers. I use my to recirculate the water in the hot liquor tank of my home brewing process.
1827755
It is recommended not to run device without water. I presume this will prevent the pump from burning up.
1214765
Well it does say POTABLE water, or made for potable water, also says PBS,BPS? free. I used mine for 4 days over a long weekend and had no problem with it, in 75 80 degree weather camping. It is made for water storage,I had no problem with the water smelling funny or anything.I'm happy with mine.
1933860
The pump pictured above "is fully submerable".The " pedestal pump" is not . the pedestal has the impeller on the bottom of a shaft (pedestal) and the motor on top actuated by a rod attach a float ball and the water level raises the float rod and actuates the pump atop the pedestal which is not water proof . Both styles are equally reliable .
689709
Yes, as far as I can tell. I've owned for about 8 months and haven't noticed any corrosion in the pump parts. It's still creating soap foam just like the day it arrived.
153159
I installed it 6 months ago and it has worked flawlessly. It is designed to pump salt water which it does well, but I wouldn't expose it externally to salt or fresh water.
2113814
No. This isn't designed for that sort of use. No less, I don't think any state board of health would allow you to use this for potable water. It's not a drinking fountain.
739817
No, but as long as the pump is DC powered and it is no more than 0-24 volts (max rated controller voltage) you should be good
1870088
I think it says not for use with potable water. Look into a shark bite fittings - no soldering.
617793
Racandmar got the answer. Bell & Gossett says to use the bronze body pumps for potable water as the cast iron will rust and discolor the water.
654550
I use mine on the go and drop the pump in an old army surplus water container! I suppose if i wanted to create a situation where it was installed more permanently i could do that. Is this what you are trying to do?
1615099
Probably not as you must hold the "on button" on the pump down for 3 seconds before the pump comes on. Otherwise, the pump is great and I use it to water my garden from three rain barrels I have. Glad to answer any other questions you might have.
1215650
I don't see why not as it is a really heavy duty cast iron pump. Unless there is something about salt water I'm not aware of.
756846
Seriously doubt it. Probably short or fail as well as contaminate the fluid. Does not appear to be a submersible pump. Get a fountain pump for that.
1082431
the actual product website says it is NOT drinking water safe, this was the answer by the site moderator in the discussion forum: "no our hose is not drinking water safe (potable) Thanks."
1055419
This is a submersible pump. It's the first pump I've owned that didn't clog with debris regularly. I'm very impressed.
2019402
I wouldn't say this pump was marine grade but if you flush it out with fresh water afterwards you should be OK. It looks like most of the pump side is cast aluminum. As other state for, the price it is hard to beat.