Is there a manual on/off switch on the pump? Will the pump turn off on either low suction pressure or if the water level drops below the foot valve?
610014
No there is no manual on off switch,the unit has a cord and plug. I ran it o a switched outlet. Its a centrifugal pump so if water drops below the foot valve the pump will continue to spins which doesn't damage a centrifugal for short bursts. I suggest a pressure switch be added so if pressure drop the unit will shut of if that is a potential problem. Mine is on a very low pressure system so I dont need a foot valve. Mine is used as a booster for pressure if the main pumps fail to keep up flow.
378249
It's a switch that floats. When water level rises to a point it turns the pump on. When level drops the floating switch turns off the pump
468445
Use a shut-off valve for your pump. These pumps have a NORMAL leak down when turned off and you will lose some vacuum. This is normal. To maintain vacuum shut the valve and then turn off the pump.
194156
If you are looking for a switch to activate the pump at a certain water level and then shut off the pump when the water is gone, this will not work. I would look for micro switch.
1679899
No its does not have on and off switch....This pump is regulated on and off by line pressure.
460809
Yes it does have an on and off switch. We really like our pump. I hope it works for you well if you decide to order one.
2155991
No, there is no on/off switch. When you plug it in after you've put the water in, it starts to work.
1315866
You should install a pressure switch if you want the pump to shut off automatically.
996535
This pressure switch turns the pump on when the pressure drops below 30 pounds ands turns the pump off when the pump reaches 50 pounds pressure. The settings are adjustable within a few pounds either way. It will work on both 120 volt and 240 volt pumps. It works based on pressure only. A timer may interfere with it's operation. Hope this helps.
1065958
it has a hi/lo/off switch,, the impeller is inside the pump and it has a short cord
1673288
None that i know of. It will just continue to pump air. Didn't know that the unit had an on feature. Good luck
1907587
The pump does shut off so it does have a pressure sensitive switch. I don't know what PSI it reaches when it shuts off. Great, reliable pump.
2269956
It just turns on and off. No ramp up or down. Will make pumps run backwards in no time.. Did mine anyway. Old and brand new hydor's
649112
It should not matter where you turn the water on. The control turns the well pump on at 30psi and then shuts off at 50 or 60psidepending on the control setting. Depending how much water is running the pressure switch will cycle on and off which is normal.
805339
The pump has a float switch on it- mine is inside a housing (I use it as a laundry/wastewater pump) but I'm pretty sure it triggers with the water an inch or so above the bottom of the pump housing. Little Giant is based in Oklahoma and has excellent customer service- if you call or email them, they will give you a direct answer.
1246175
NO, the auto shut off won't work unless in the up/floating position. To get the water level lower, I tied the float into an up position and then watched until it started sucking air.
1543155
Roger, There is no switch on this pump (on/off) you just plug in when you want it to run an then unplug when you are done. If you have a 14x42 or bigger pool, you would need to run the pump for 3-4 hours a day (preferrablly 2 hours in morning and then 2 hours at night) in order to keep it krystal Clear (Hope this Helps)