Can this pump be used outdoor in a rainy day? or does it have to be used in a dry place?
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I think that you could, provided that you keep the Cord and Motor and Switch DRY !, Plugged into GFI circuit would be good,too. I think I had to prop a piece of plywood over my set up which I had on a wheel barrow to get up off the ground in a light rain. It's been a year since I did all this, but I think the switch might be turned on or off with something non-conductive if you're standing in water !!! Just my 2 cents and if you're not sure ask a real electrician, I'm just an overworked homeowner!!! (I did love the pump, though)
1533786
This pump can be installed indoors or outside in the open. It will withstand the elements without any problems.
1882886
There are some siphon type of pumps you can use. I would suggest getting water off if you get a big rain.
1328192
It is weatherproof, I have ours under a large bush and it does fine. I am very pleased with this pump and am convinced it saved our fishes lives, after the extremely cold weather we had last winter.
764878
In the instructions, it states NOT to use outside or in the ground. The housing "bucket" is fairly durable plastic housing, but could be a problem if it freezes. The pump itself is a heavy duty sump pump (and heavy). There is no concern about it getting wet, since the top is sealed and it is a sump pump (meant to be under water). Hope this helps.
1761390
This pump is normally submersed in water, like a sump pump, so this question does not make sense. Operating it dry could be expected to quickly burn it out. It was not designed to pump very hot water either.
375634
I can't truly answer your question. Personally, my logic tells me, I would be taking an enormous mistake by using ANY piece of electric equipment while it was raining. To big of a chance of an electrical shock. So, no I would not use it in the rain. Doesn't mean that it can't be done though.
39864
I use mine outside every year. I would not recommend it being left out in the rain however as the water would get directly to the motor.
621684
I would not run the pump dry. I make sure the pump is in at least 1" of water.
1140748
This is a submersible only pump (it is designed to be cooled by the water) - the intake is through a grill all around the base with no practical way to change that. If you lower the pump into your rain barrel with a garden hose attached to the discharge fitting you would then be able to move the water where you want it. This again assumes the pump will fit through your rain barrel access dimensions.
1430036
I really don't know, but I wouldn't leave it out in the rain. We just use ours in the house.
521909
Sure you can use it outdoors. It has a small battery box on it that would probably be completely ruined, but you are free to put the thing any place you want. Just don't expect it to last long out there if it starts raining...
824417
Yes, I only use it outdoors. I put it in the shed if rain is expected, though.
1442009
The instructions say that it must be used in a dry area. After looking at the unit, I don't see how you could waterproof it as a home repair.
612938
It can get wet and it says you can use outdoors. Just be careful where you put it. I have went through 3 of these. The seams of plastic came apart easy and it lost air. Personally I wouldn't take these camping.
25954
This is a limited duty submersible sump pump. Designed for removal of foundation water to the outside. I see no reason it couldn't be used outside as long as there is some protection from freezing temperatures.
1229858
pump should be fine for a very short time running dry, if you have to move it turn it off and then turn it back on when you get to the barrel with water in it. It will take a few seconds to re prime the pump once you take it out, and put it in the barrel with water in it. No pump should be run without water as it will heat up and burn out the motor