How does one get the continuous drain to work? There is no switch. Plus I noticed it has no automatic shutoff this seems like a safety issue.
513645
I never use the drain but I do use the timer. So I set it for 3 or 4 hours and then empty it when it shuts off.
513646
By hooking up the drain hose to the rear of the unit you enable the continuous flow function to work- there is a float inside the reservoir that will make the unit stop when it is full of water (kind of like how the float in the back of your toilet works!) by hooking up the hose you subsequently bypass the float from ever sensing the unfit is full.
1664122
We have had it for nearly 3 years now and this has not been an issue. It has yet to shut off with filter / vaccuum running daily. I did learn that our drains had already been retrofitted so we did not even need this feature but no complaints thus far.
687276
Let it drain completely and gofom there.if not most hobby lobbys can help. I have since upgraded to the outdoor models and am having a blast. Thanks amazon
1221800
I think you need to put on auto and set it to 50%,that is how I run mine and it will cut off when it reaches that level and then cut back on. Check water level also.
1946775
You need to unplug it. That's the same as all pet fountains I've seen. Mine runs 24/7.
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NoIt should drain automatically. I have 2. One drains fine and the other has a mind of its own. Last year Haier suggested elevating the front by maybe a quarter inch . I have both set that way. One works and the other doesn't.
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I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure water never overflows when you are filling it). I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure... » Read More I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure water never overflows when you are filling it). « Show Less
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I've never found the auto-shut off to be a problem. Mine has never shut off automatically, and I believe that is a safety feature.
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Marcus. Although mine is installed, I have not used it a lot, but you definately want to put it on a separate Switch and turn it off when not using. It is just for washdown during fishing or after heading back. It comes with a Switch and all the necessary parts, but I wired to my console panel switch. It needs water, not dry, or would definately keep running to try and build pressure and run down the battery. You could keep it on all the time, but in my case it shares the intake with the LIve Well and you cannot run both at the same time anyway. Hope that helps.
1150065
What do you mean? I dump mine into a nearby sink. If you mean continuous drain, you'd attach a hose to the back of the unit, and that could go into a drain.
1617787
Yes, it shuts off when the "hopper" is full. I haven't bothered to install the drain hose, so I find I need to empty the unit about once a day for a basement under a modest-sized house in the humid mid-South. So far, I'm very pleased with the unit.
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Is the switch turning to drain? If not; Is your bin turned the correct way? With the basket hook closest to you. I had that happen once. Check for clogs in the draining area of both the bin and the green catch box.
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I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain saddle, I don I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain... » Read More I had the same issue here with the system making a loud bubbling sound when it is operating. The solution was to open up the hole in the drain to 3/8", so it matches the exit opening in the drain saddle. Initially, I had followed the assembly instructions and only drilled a 1/4" hole, however, this creates a small cavity between the black 3/8 drain hose and the 1/4 hole in your drain. Water and air accumulate there and create nice bubbler and its sound is amplified through the drain pipe. Now, with the enlarged 3/8 drain hole and making sure it is lined up with the drain saddle, I don « Show Less
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I have had no trouble with this. No odors or problems caused because of no drain hole.I have 2 units and I would replace with same unit should one quit.Hope this helps.
1170994
SOLVED!! My RO system made a gurgling/dropping sound for several minutes each time I used it. Tried all the suggestions I found to no avail. I finally solved the problem... The drain line, going into the sink drain, had a low spot. (The drain line had a section that sloped upward to the sink drain). I shortened the tubing by a couple of inches so the drain line now only slopes down. Problem solved!!!!!
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Yes, Auto shut off when the water level is full. It even has a code that comes up on the display so you know it's off due to being full and not some other failure. This unit has the ability to drain through a hose so you don't have to use auto shut off if you have a drain available. Another feature is you set the humidity level you want (in % humidity) and it shuts off when you reach that level
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I have the same problem and I can not figure out how to keep the battery from draining. I have to take the battery out after each use.