How can this handle a 3000gph pump with only a 3/4" input? It must really be cutting the flow and raising the speed, which cuts the effectiveness.
1600672
You have the wrong size unit. You need the 1.5" unit and it will work just fine else you will need to split the flow.
1236685
I used 1 1/4" tube with the included pump and it has large flow. The filter doesn't hinder flow much if kept level with water. Extreme elevation will slow the flow. (Over 10 feet) check for blocks. Check the pump by itself
1677108
it sounds like the water is puming out to fast for the water coming in. the pump is probably too big for your application. try reducing the outlet hose size to about 3/4" instead of the 1 1/4" it is set up for. if the float had about 8" of travel instead of 3" you would be fine. my pump works fine for me, i am happy with it.
195132
You could try lowering the voltage to reduce pump flow rate. The pump is rated for 6 volts dc. It also works at 4.5 volts dc and appears to pump at a lower flow rate.The pump is absolutely submersible and quite powerful for it's size. In fact, the pump must be submerged to operate, since it is NOT self-priming. The spec notes ...do not let run dry...good luck
1922479
That's a long haul... Hope the point is not too deep.... Anyway the pump inlet is 1 1/4 so you'll want to adapt down from 1.5 pipe to 1.25 right near the pump
1862120
My flow is good a 3 ft. I haven't checked higher. Presently it isn't in connected.
1721219
the package did not indicate max PSI but I am doubtful if it can achieve that as the pumping action is only about 4 inch draw. My advice is get a bigger pump with higher pressure.
1595931
Hi: I bought the pump to use with an HO scale river lock on my layout. It seemed to work fine at first when I was testing things. I was able to pump about 1 quart every minute which was fine. When I put it all together the pump would work fine for a minute or so then stop or slow to just a trickle. New batteries did not help. I did not think of the back pressure and that could be my problem. I replaced it with a small pond pump. Good luck.Steve
1839276
That pump is set up for a 2" pipe. Reducing it to 1 1/2" will not work, especially if used for sewage.
982358
Input is 1 1/4" & Output 1". It is a very fast pump, Consider if you really need a 1HP pump.
1608295
With my pump running at 3000 rpm it shows I am using just under 900 watts.Hope that helped
1734610
On my system, there is a little "switch" on the side of the pump which can be adjusted to a lower flow...hope that helps
1608297
With my pump running at 3000 rpm it shows I am using just under 900 watts. Hope that helped
2148524
That is a good question. It doesn't appear to have high discharge pressure, so I don't think it would do too well. I have pumped from the ground level up higher with no real problem. Probably any sort of restriction would keep the flow way down. Keep in mind that the pump is driven by a battery.
3288
The flow rate is lower than a standard hose. However, the pressure should be adequate for your purpose.
707242
I think its 3/4 horsepower or 1 HP....it is a very good setup. the pump is very powerful regardless of the HP. Had an older 3/4 HP and it never pumped like this one. Hope it helphelps
717016
My best guess is that the pump circuit is very dry and it needs to be primed with an EXTERNAL hand pump. They are avaiable for a small sum.