Does this pump have an automatic water-level switch? Is there a minimum discharge head height?
517846
There is no level switch, I believe the pump needs to be completely submerged. This is a great performing pump, just do maintanance on it and you will get many years of work from it, change the oil inside periodically.
517847
Automatic operation with pressure switch operates pump when water level is between 7" and 10". Pump shuts off when water level falls to between 1" and 4". (Pressure switch is non-adjustable). Flow at 5 FT Head: 46 GPMFlow at 10 FT Head: 29 GPMFlow at 15 FT Head: 12.5 GPMShutoff Head (ft.): 18
517848
This pump does have an automatic switch that works based on the water level. (I can't answer about the discharge head height.)
517849
This pump has an automatic switch and that is what went out on the previous pump but I thought we would just replace both since it was about 15 years old. It was in an enclosure and pumped washing machine water to the septic tank. Received it in two days. Do not know about head height or what it is.
517850
The pump has an automatic water level switch, not sure about height of discharge
178757
No, this is not an automatic pump. It requires manual and or float switching to opetate correctly.
299902
The waterbuster will pump lower than 2 inches in a level area but not less than an inch because the water has to be in the pump area. When the unit quits emitting water then shut it off or you will burn out the pump.
125564
No Doug it's a manula setting that you must adjust. The only function it does automatically is the water level. If the water level runs out the machine shuts off. So far I like this one and it works fine.
905820
this bilge pump just pumps when power is supplied to it, if you want it to work automatic then you also need to use a float switch to control it
2260313
Yes this pump has a pressure switch and will begin pumping when faucet is turned on and then stops when turned off.
1077578
Hi Sharon,the answer is no,you have to buy pump with vertical float switch,I hope this will help you.
863195
I'm sorry, but I haven't used it yet. My experience with similar pumps is that they stop when the water is approx. 1/2"
1734610
On my system, there is a little "switch" on the side of the pump which can be adjusted to a lower flow...hope that helps
359402
It is a float switch, and did work sucessfully when the Metro Detroit area got a record rainfall in August 2014We got 5 inches of rain in an hour, the pump ran, and ran, to keep our basement dry
212548
if you go to Wayne pumps.com manuals and literature you will find the manual for your pump she tells you the lift heightEtc. once the water is up it will flow horizontally no prob the pressure tank will make it so you don't have to turn it on and off the pressure switch come on when you turn the faucet or Hose on.
1021534
humm....in my installation NOT much because discharge is above floating line, but only drain back to the pump, the remaining water in the hose (about half quarter o so)....but if where the below floating line you may consider to install a check valve.....hope answer your question.
1677589
It does automatically turn off when the water level gets low. Even when full, ours sometimes won't turn on until I wipe the little round styrofoam-like piece in the base. I hope that helps.
1661691
Yes, float switch has to reach the top to turn on. The system works best if lowered into a hole in the floot. I dug a hole big enough to lower a 5 gal bucket ( with holes drilled into it). Pump fits perfectly into it. Dont forget a check valve. Luck!
620177
Ms. DiMasi. I have observed the same bottom spraying as you describe when the water is no longer high enough to be pumped up through the discharge outlet and concluded that it is caused by the impeller spinning. The reason I replaced the pump switch was due to opposite experience to yours: One of our three pumps was running constantly every several cycles and overheated because of the absence of water. I believe, if the switch failed to close (rather than stick closed as in my case) to start the pump, your experience seems to be a reasonable outcome. Since your pump works only infrequently, I suggest that you replace the switch on top the pump as I did. The pump itself is tough and durable. Cost of the switch is low and replacement is easy if you remove the hose clamp from the discharge pipe to free it and lift the pump out of the well to a comfortable working height. Happy to answer any other questions. Good luck!
1679899
No its does not have on and off switch....This pump is regulated on and off by line pressure.
1124086
Yes, it has a pressure switch that you can adjust to turn the pump on at a low pressure and then shut off once it reaches the desired pressure. I set mine to turn on at 30 psi and off at 50 psi. It worked quite well.