can it be used in saltwater and does it need a chip
1339249
We use ours in saltwater but i don't understand the question anout whether or not it needs a chip. Thanks.
2012980
I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be safe to use in salt water. It is a totally sealed unit. I am running mine in a tank with anti-freeze in it.If you know anything about anti-freeze and plastics, it tends to get thru any low quality seal. I have had no problems in that area. Tank seals leak, but not the pump.Hope this helps.
554810
You could use it for saltwater but the lighting may not be proper for what you plan on putting in the tank. It may not be suitable for corals or live rock.
536651
The short answer is that it must never be used with seawater or chemically contaminated water. It won't make drinkable water from either and (my interpretation) may ruin the device.
302545
I am using it in salt water for two years, so far it is OK .I don't know what the correct answer is. Good luck
1248187
Is very good for salt water this product, recomend I have one and ago a exelent job.
530564
Yes, but for saltwater, you will need to order the zinc anodes kit. This set does not have them.
2025044
No it isn't suited for use in or around salt water. It's a very durable unit and all that but the conductivity of saltwater requires a detector designed to handle that application specifically. I have used mine on the beaches around where I live. That must be above the tide line in soil and rocky areas well above the brackish water table and it works well for that. As soon as you find salt water within the detection limits of the unit you are bound to have problems.
1648552
I've used mine in saltwater since the day I bought it. That was almost a year ago. I just rinse it very well when I get home. This motor works perfectly on my little skiff!
868929
Its a regular blow up tube so it should work just fine, the salt may or may not clog up the squirt gun (I've never used a squirt gun in the ocean before so I don't know it it causes any issues) the only problem with using in the ocean I could see would be the possibility of being knocked off by a wave (like with any other floatation device or being swept out if someone wasn't with the child)
1107774
I don't know if it can be used as a flotation device in the ocean. I have never submerged it in salt water. I don't think I would buy it or use it for that purpose at the risk of damaging it when proper flotation devices could be purchased for much cheaper.
96188
I have only used it in freshwater, but don't see why it wouldn't work in saltwater. There is only a small bit of metal shaft that holds the propellers, and if rust is a concern than rinse it off after use. It will get wet inside during use, so have paper towel inside to absorb.
1626457
I have it hooked up to a 1 HP motor and have an Ionizer system to help reduce the need of chorine. Do not think there should be any problem using salt water as the tubing is plastic and will not oxidize. Have not filled the started the heater as yet, as I am stilling in the finishing stages. Am pumped about the system; will inform once it is operational and am swimming in upstream in warm water.
511338
If you use it around salt water you will have to really take care of it daily. It would need to be wiped down with a lite oil at the end of each day. It is an EXCELLENT knife, but it's carbon steel, and the salt will wreck it if you let it.
818802
This pump can be used in fresh or saltwater. I currently use it in saltwater.
1860821
Probably. I only ran mine in a freshwater lake, however. Not sure how saltwater may affect the motor or other mechanism.
497394
Yes, I have used mine in both salt and fresh water. I just rinse it off good after use in salt water! This has been a great trolling motor.