How many gallons is the pump, and does it need to be taken out of the water and re submerged when electric goes out?
1409638
I asked AquaTop and they said it's 1190gph. I'm assuming it's the SFP-65, which Amazon also sells by itself here if you want to look at some reviews - http://www.amazon.com/AquaTop-Sumbersible-Pond-Pump-SFP65/dp/B006315K64
679678
You will need electric an electric pump but I recommend you do not and just return the item... it will just bust in a week or two.
565882
The unit has a built in electric pump that works both ways. It requires a 120 outlet.
1745497
yes you can , but this pump is too big for that kind of job . i think you are better off with an electric submerge one.
1230105
I am guessing it is approximately fifteen gallons, twenty at the most. This is very nice and has an excellent pump that comes with it. I purchased this for my mother and she loves it, now I want one.
2126429
yes willie...how do i do to replaced pump with low voltage pump. it's too strong pump. i have probllem with water flash out on floor. thanks you for asking.
1185414
A regular electric pump will work but it will take a while. We used them on a popular river so a place that rents them out let us use his pump. It worked a lot faster.
1109916
The pump should be fully submerged -- it's quite small, but two inches might not be enough water, especially since the fountain causes quicker evaporation and you would need to keep it completely full at all times.
2015292
What Jim said. This is not a submersible sump pump and would not handle the volume of water that would need to be removed from a sump. Plus the motor is not waterproof. If it gets wet, it will burn out.
1761390
This pump is normally submersed in water, like a sump pump, so this question does not make sense. Operating it dry could be expected to quickly burn it out. It was not designed to pump very hot water either.
1546384
Generally it would be a bad idea to submerge any cord connection-even if it was rated at IPX7 (1M submerged) or IPX8 (>1M). If the stock cord from the pump is not long enough you are better off having an electrician or someone knowledgeable replace the cord with a longer one. You are much safer with one continuous cord underwater than with any kind of plug/receptacle. This one is definitely NOT meant to be submerged, as the other commenter says it is rated IPX5 which means it can only withstand spraying water on it (i.e. rain falling on it, with no standing water).
545280
That's what the pump is for, just drop the intake of the pump into your bucket. You'll also need a 12v source to run the pump and if you take a lot of showers over a weekend and using a car battery you will need a means of recharging it
1095098
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level. If it empties your tank is working OK.
2088674
I don't think it's really intended to be submerged but I don't see why it would hurt it. It's mainly intended to pump out water that collects on, say, a basement floor or a sump. Possibly the electrical cord isn't waterproof enough for constant use underwater, but I don't know about that. Maybe ask the manufacturer?
2078748
They are 2 1/2 gallons max 3 sm fish or 1 med fish yes the pump and light use electric plus u will need to buy a hester $20 no included
1869808
All of the liquid is in front. It goes in the big hole and out the small one. The wiring is in back it is 12 volts and easy to wire. I used a single gang 110 volt new construction box and a light switch for 110 volt light. You need a real strong 12 volt service. Straight to the battery would be best. I think I've had my pump a couple of years now. I live full time in A RV and I use it about once a week. It's still going strong.
53810
The pump has an approximately 6 foot cord that plugs into a 120 volt outlet.