Is the motor suitable for continuous use? Like 18 hours on 6 hours off...
815450
I have used it for continuous use for a couple of hours without issue. Don't see why it couldn't go longer
612350
I have never turned mine in for longer than 6 mins at a time. The motor on these things seems awfully small for extended use.
1269966
I have 3 of these. You would not be able to run it constantly.... the motor would burn out. I have filled the tank and set it to go off every 5 min for 20 seconds and it lasted for two hours. I'm sure you could rig it to pump from a larger reservoir if you wanted too.
1421897
I have only used mine for several short periods. Time would depend on whether you run it continuously or turn it on and off.
54364
Haven't tried it but I want to do the same. I feel like the motor is plenty powerful but they don't recommend running continuously for more than a minute.
2207479
Make sure the 6.5 motor have power because mine is on the storage due to the low sucking power on the motor maybe 3.5, by the time I used it was to late to return it. Good luck!
449729
The component that shuts off power below temp is inline on one cable, you can unplug it and get continuous power, but i dont know if the motor was designed to run continuously.
294788
that is what I replaced with this one. same brand and everything. as long as the volts are the same you should be fine. run time will increase, so the only problem you may have is getting the motor a little hotter from the extended run times. keep an eye on it the first few runs and you should be good.
1357638
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
2278574
I don't know how many amps the motor is, but based on the sound, it's not much. If I had to guess based on our electric costs, you're paying pennies a day leaving it on for half the day. We actually leave both of ours on for about 12 hours at night, and about 3 hours during the day in naptimes. We've noticed no difference in electric bills.
1600268
yes take it slow though. My motor burned out in 5 months. Loved this little saw while it lasted
1709196
I have run mine continuously for 7-8 hours for 3 days in a row before without a problem.
838840
From what I remember you should be fine with this motor. I did replace capacitor at same time. Remember to give capacitor some time to charge up after turning power back on. About an hour is plenty. Very happy with motor.
1844184
I've never used it continuously for more than about 15 minutes. No problem within that time frame.
443831
Absolutely. I've used mine for three months and always let it go for 24 hours. Regards, Marc
836108
I can't say for sure but I run my motor from the back of my 18ft Lund Pro V so I would say 16 min to 18 max. I am going to look once I get to the lake this weekend
790620
Yes it is. I've been using this for awhile now and still working well. I'd say average weekly use 5-8 hours.