This might be a strange question but this is for a project of mine. Can the fluid pump run continuously (maybe 1 hour) with fluid?
507235
No, The pump motor gets hot if you uses it several times in a row. It would overheat after a few minutes.
507236
I honestly have no idea, you would have to try it and for only $45 why not?
507237
I would say so, as long as the viscosity is the same as wind shield washer fluid. Also I think it should be in a ventilated area, maybe with a fan blowing on the pump motor.
1247516
I do not know about it running 12 hours a day but I use my punp about an hour a day. It runs well and you can replace the tubing at some point. Can you use an automatic pump such as a condensate pump so it does not run continuously? The pump runs well and is inexpensive if it needs to be replace.
613146
I don't see why this wouldn't work as long as you don't get fluid on oil seals of pump.
505609
The pump that comes with the pool will run continuously and is not good at all. I recommend getting the upgraded pump which comes with a timer. We set ours to run 2 hours a day. It keeps the pool very clean and the electric bill down.
119800
I have only used this system connected to a hose bib. That being said, a pump could be used, but would need to have a capable of about 30 to 40 psi and maybe 1 to 3 gallons per minute. And, even then you may want to have a valve in line to throttle it back the gpm even more.
1580675
There is a separate tether switch that plugs into the main cord. It can be removed if you want the pump to run continuously.
2050988
The old pump that I replaced had to be filled. I filled it with oil but it still didn't work. The new had no place for oil and appears to be sealed. I have run it for 30+ hours and it is still working great. I still question if it could be filled but assume that it doesn't need oil out of the box.
334585
I have had two of these pumps. The first lasted about three years, but it probably ran 15 hours per day. Les K.
1745497
yes you can , but this pump is too big for that kind of job . i think you are better off with an electric submerge one.
254465
it would be rather expensive to run this 24/7 but it can be used continiously (longest mine runned so far was 9hr non stop - entire house including A./C and sump and macerator pump) however if you are going to run all the time !!! pick one with a v Twin engine
950572
Thats a long loop for this pump. Its possible but I would not recommend it.
1046981
No. This is a large electric pump. Oil pumps are small mechanical. This pump is for transfer of large amounts. Also try an oil cooler and fan.
2263329
The pump worked flawlessly. Would expect it to perform similarly in your application.
245174
shouldn t be a problem as long as its pumping something ..... don t run it dry
482225
Perhaps if you hooked it up to a soaker hose and ran the pump off a timer. Otherwise it moves a lot of water rather quickly. I run mine on a timer that operates the pump every hour for 2 to 4 minutes.
1213418
No it would not be considered continuous duty, because it's only 9 hours a day. But you can run it continuously without a problem.
1552007
Hi Cynthia, this pump would do it, but there are better units available for your purpose. It has adequate pressure, but relatively low volume, which I estimate would be down to around 1.5 gallons per minute with your particular application. You really need to look for specifications of around 7 - 8 gpm and 60 - 70 PsiChrrs Chris