How well does this pump stand up to the salt water environment? Will rusting become a problem?
1247337
it's all plastic except for small parts of the gauge. I would assume that you'll be fine.
1247338
It is plastic so I expect well but so far have not had it around sea water. Little 6 yr olds can pump up large kayak approved for class V rapids except for the final pumps to finish the job.
1247339
I kayak out of the Port of Redwood City so the water is salty and slimy. Since my husband has a Hobie Mirage, I would store it in his kayak but I don't kayak through rocky terrain and haven't needed to take it. It's all plastic so rust shouldn't be an issue
1247340
I have never used it in a salt water environment. Since there are no metal parts I don't see how it woiuld rust. The double action is fantastic and the unit is very durable
2215620
i've been using mine for over a year in a very humid environment and have not had any rust issues.
1078711
We have salt water and no problems yet. It's been in the water about half a year.
2114241
It would do fine outside. It will not rust. The UV may degrade the plastic after a while but should hold up fine for a long while. Been using mine to access my boat this past summer and has held up great so far.
2048530
I just got mine in August, and I'm directly on the beach. So far it's holding up, with no signs of rust.
1628991
I use this pump for my sprinklers 2 hours daily 6 months of the year and keep it inside during the winter. Over 3 years, I have had no problems at all and am very satisfied with its performance. I do not see any rust on it.
1617907
I've had mine for a year in a saltwater tank...no issues. I've even have a snail that keeps the outside of the pump clean without getting hurt. If I had a fish commit fishycide, I would avoid that species in the future. Survival of the fittest/smartest.
1533786
This pump can be installed indoors or outside in the open. It will withstand the elements without any problems.
1988741
I've had it for about 6 mos. I run them in the DW and have had no problems with rust spots or stains.
1597834
Even stainless steel can rust in salt water, so to answer your question YES it will if you don't take care of your kit...
1046208
I have been using mine for 2 years at pool side for wet towels, and inside for delicate clothes and have not had a problem with rust.
1376634
I've had mine for about 4 months now and use it regularly, and haven't seen any rust yet!
2145128
I too have a saltwater system. There are no exposed metal parts, everything is encased in an ABS enclosure and the moving parts, except for the shaft, are not metal. The chances of scaling with the circulator look to be the same as with any other type of return fitting. I have only had the circulator install for about two months, but so far the saltwater pool has had no adverse effects on the circulator system. I have three units installed and all work as advertised.
2187361
I have one in my kitchen & the chefs on our motor yacht have 2. They had such good luck with theirs is why I bought mine. No rust on any of them after many years of service. I do not know anything about the other one in question but we have no complaints about the benriner.
603711
I have used it all summer and I have a salt water pool. The handle is chrome colored hard plastic! No rust in sight!
1719478
This is constructed of steel. Most of it is powder coated, however some will be exposed steel, which overtime will rust. Salt water would be issue over a period of time.
862367
If you don't live on the coast near salt water you would probably be ok, just keep a eye on it, if you start to see any signs of rust, keep it in.