Can this pump be fully submerged in water or oil?
756844
This is a food grade pump with an open motor. It cannot be submerged, it's gravity fed and I don't know about pumping oil. Low viscosity perhaps? Contact the manufacturer about that one
756845
Nope, sorry. It is an external in line pump, works best if below whatever tank you are pumping from.
756846
Seriously doubt it. Probably short or fail as well as contaminate the fluid. Does not appear to be a submersible pump. Get a fountain pump for that.
818802
This pump can be used in fresh or saltwater. I currently use it in saltwater.
413292
Yes but you cannot fully submerge the pump. This is not a "submersible pump".
2124800
Check to make sure that the pump is fully submersed in water. I had the same problem and mine is working just fine :)
674054
I've had mine completely submerged before. While in use. With no problems at all.
621684
I would not run the pump dry. I make sure the pump is in at least 1" of water.
1434740
In submerged mode for sure. I pump water from creek to pond via 75ft garden hose. The pump also allows to connect tubing and operate in suction mode. I have not tried that mode.
1580193
These pumps are complete submersible , it also says this on there packageing these are excelent pumps & are easy to install the cartridge snaps in . It comes out the same way , but this is just the cartridge not the complete pump , you have to have the whole pump to start with
1250648
I cannot find any need to oil the pump as it appears to be a completely sealed unit. Have been using for a couple of months without a problem.
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
2088675
Yes...100%, even the cord as long as water doesn't reach the outlet you plug it into. When things are working properly, only about 1/2 the pump will be underwater but it will continue to operate even if there is a foot or two of water above it.
174057
I've only used the pump once so far and it seemed fine pumping plain water. I don't know how exactly it works but I know the instructions say don't run it dry. Real heavy oil might just cause it to work too hard, overheat and burn out. It should work fine with thin oil.
1933857
This is not a pedestal pump. This is a fully submersible pump. It is meant to be under water.
1055420
The pump is a submersible pump. It's intake is so large that I don't think you could use it out of water if you tried.
2062901
The pump is not submersible and is made of cast iron (would rust if paint is ever scratched off) so I would say no, it is not weatherproof.
1293595
Thank you for your question! The water should be about 4 inches deep to ensure that the pump is fully submerged.
2196598
It has to be submerged fully. Trust me, I found out the hard way. I ended up having to buy a military style jerry can with a big opening to get this pump in.