Can this be used as a sump pump for minor basement flooding? (I have a sump pump, but it needs at least 3 to 4 inches of water to work...)
572816
If we are talking about the Pool Cover Pump, most definitely. But if you are going to use it for that take an old stocking and wrap it around the base. This way you will keep out any debri from clogging up the propeller
1938683
For portable use I'd use a less dedicated type pump like this. Perhaps a pool evacuation pump or something. This unit is in my dedicated sump for runoff, is cast iron, and is overkill for what you're looking for.
1221979
Depending on how high you suck out the water, but should be powerful enough fron a regular basement to the outside. It does not matter how far the distance. Remember what matters is HOW HIGH not how far.
1390067
Hello- this pump should work fine as long as your pipe runs and elevation changes are minimal , please be sure it is completely submerged.
1883572
I would think yes. I have it in my basement and it really collects a ot of water.
2050696
I use mine in a sump hole in my cellar for flood and runoff and especially spring thaw. These past few weeks we have had a lot of snow and ice melt fast and my pump has been going for a couple weeks some times shutting down for about a minute at a time and it has worked beyond my expectations. I live in Massachusetts.
1833527
I have a 3/4 HP and using the smallest tank available which is 4 Gallons .Just what are you using the pump for ?I am watering my lawn without any problem for hours. alex
24408
These units are made for computers. There are devices (e.g., Laser Printers) that you shouldn't hook up to this. I don't know whether a pump as a load would be appropriate. Even if it would be OK, there are other similarly-rated units that are cheaper because they don't have the features of this unit, and for a sump pump you wouldn't care about these features. APC's number is 800-800-4272, ask for tech support for more information before buying this unit.
280050
I suppose you might be able to use it to create sink if you have a bucket or tank to pump from within a couple feet of where your sink is located. Keep in mind the pump has to be submerged in the water supply and has no on/off switch on the cord (you'd have to put one where it plugs into the power outlet (would be a shock hazard if turning it off with wet hands). If you're only pumping the water through 2-3 feet of hose, the water reaches the end of the hose quickly. With some ingenuity you might be able to make the pump work for your purpose, but I think a cheap transfer pump might be a better choice. Hope this helps.
1539638
We use it to drain our pool - it will stop pumping water when the pool has about two inches of water left in the bottom. Hope this helps
1038986
I used a 3/4 inch and I had trouble with it getting stopped up. I still have one using it but it is pumping clean water. The other pump is using one the same size as the discharge opening. 1 1/4 inch I think. Then I reduced it down to garden hose. This thing will move some water. I got this check valve on the same order as the pump. It has a flapper like a toilet uses. The 3/4 inch uses a very small opening. plugs easily.
2009768
I have our unit set up to drain down into our sump pump well. So I am not sure, I know the manufacturer claims 16' in distance, but not sure how high. I would guess at least 6'-7'? (typical basement window height?). We are very happy with our unit, clean design, easy to use, pretty quiet. Good luck...
1266204
No, just low enough to attach the pump so that water doesn't run all over the place. Maybe 3 or 4 gallons, to be safe.
482309
Yes... That is what I am using it for currently basement. I went with this size because the smaller 30 pint was to much work for the unit. Plus I didn't want to empty the bucket a million times a day
1034172
Please note that the pump is really just to start the siphon. This will probably only work if it is downhill all the way to the sewer. We use it for a rain barrel so we never looked into longer hoses.
650240
I would say it depends on the battery you buy for it (not included with the pump) and the height that it will pump the water up to to get it out of the basement. In my case I bought one of the Marine size 27 batteries and the pump has about 9ft to lift the water from the bottom of the sump up to where it exits the house. From my research back when I bought it I felt comfortable that this solution would keep the basement dry for at least two days while emptying the sump once a minute (extreme downpour). I can't quote anything more specific than that but I believe reading the other reviews helped... and Google.
2023829
I have it on a circuit breaker for my sump pump which was checked by the company that checks my basement. It's fine and has worked. Thank goodness. Just don't allow it to get wet, mine got wet and it ruined it but wasn't the fault of mine, it was the plumber's mistake.