how deep does the water have to be - can it get down to 1/2" or less?
1254472
Once water hits the slots on the blue screen on the bottom ,It will start sucking air.
1839276
That pump is set up for a 2" pipe. Reducing it to 1 1/2" will not work, especially if used for sewage.
241626
It steps down to about a 1/2 inch. You could cut it higher up to fit a larger diameter.
1252358
I don't have a manual in front of me, but I think it will go down to 1/2", but it sure seems like mine goes down to about a 1/4" and then will shutoff. On my cover, it often pumps it almost completely dry in one section, shutting off until water migrates in from other sections to "fill" the area around the pump. It then pumps that down as well. Rinse and repeat....it works very nicely and I'm VERY pleased. Much better than my previous pump that now seems more like a toy than a pump.
474322
I doubt that it will remove much water at that depth. If you look closely at the pump it is sitting on perhaps 1/2 inch legs.
1152510
Easily. The opening is 5/16", which is slightly over 1/4". The entire downspout is 3/8" in diameter and about an inch long. Water would be a snap but thick liquids might be a problem.
1122275
At its deepest, it's probably about 2 inches. That's an educated guess, but I'll bet I'm not off by much. :)
806390
My pool is not very level, deepest part is 39 inches.You could probably get to 42-44 inches if you level out the ground under it.
326587
It doesn't have to be fully submerged, but it does have to be submerged up to the minimum water level line, which is right below the big black part with the dial.
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.
1897368
I tried it with 1/4 inch and there is not enough pressure to go more than a few feet. I wanted to do my raised garden. Spent a lot of time piecing it together and the connectors broke as I was setting it up, then it did not work after the first 3-4 feet. I took it apart, plugged the sprinklers into 1/2 inch and was good go to.
195621
Maybe 2 & 1/2 to 3" deep...I can't be sure. But that is probably pretty close. I'm sorry, I am away and don't get back home for a few days.
1667556
I have a 13,500gal. I have no issues. I am running a 1 1/2hp pump. I already had this pump. I believe I could go lower. IMO I think it would be fine.
1935719
My husband is 6' tall and walks in 5 1/2' of water. It is enough to hold his weight down. If you are looking to walk on the bottom completely submerged, I don't know. He has not tried that.
299902
The waterbuster will pump lower than 2 inches in a level area but not less than an inch because the water has to be in the pump area. When the unit quits emitting water then shut it off or you will burn out the pump.
514195
Not if you plan on going deeper than a foot or two. I took mine down about 10 ft and the camera was ruined. GoPro or camera with a diving housing is the way to go.
40440
It's technically long enough but you'll be cutting it close. I personally wouldn't do it. If you have a shallow end, you can start there and move it as the water level goes down.