this needs to be submerged completely in order to work effectively????
1420955
I make sure the screen is fully submerged before I turn it on. I never used it when the screen wasn't fully submerged.
1420956
I have a 75 gallon and it fullysubmerge don't know if it work have way never try it
1457518
I agree with the previous answer person, the chamber needs to be fully submerged before it will work. In my experience the vacuum idea is good but it takes a very small amount of debris with each pass which means quite a lot of passes (10-12) to clean my spa. I'm presently looking for something that will work faster for my spa; possibly a powered vacuum of some kind.
2068787
It does not have to be submerged in order to work, if the intake is supplied with water. Like at the low end of a closed loop system. But it won't pull water up from a reservoir.
2101584
Somewhat...I have run it in very sloppy / raining conditions and it has been fine...my guess is that you probably don't want to fully submerge it because of the motors (not good in general for a motor to be submerged...these are not fully enclosed) and the battery / controller unit.
1546382
I do not think it worked good out of water, and I definitely would not use it submerged. Stay away from it.
703233
It is not fully submersible. The water level can't be over the gray ring at the top.
318753
I recommend a foundation. Water can get in underneath. We built a bottom out of wood and that works great.
674054
I've had mine completely submerged before. While in use. With no problems at all.
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.
1382955
The advertised answer is yes, but I don't need to in my tank so I've never actually done it. There is an extension that comes with the cleaner to add about 4 - 6 additional inches to its reach. I don't see anything that would preclude it from working submerged. It seems to be well sealed. I hope that's some help.
323282
No, you are better having it fully submerged. The bubbles will help circulate air into the water.
2057478
It's designed to do just what you intend. It is not easily activated by rain, spray, or the facts of just being in a boat. It has to be honestly submerged. Even then it may take a while to get bubbles out of the air chambers. Clipping it on a vest and standing/working in a driving downpour? I don't think would activate it.
2060376
Ours does too, and it has been totally submerged once or twice...but I don't recommend it on a regular basis. It would be good to have an extra collar in case of that or many other casualties that may occur.
968031
I would think this may be cumbersome for that, and you have 6 or 8 inches before you submerge the collection chamber. It has to be under water to work well, deeper the better
1430865
I have not fully submerged mine but I have sprayed it directly with the water hose and no issues so far
1230986
Granite fabricators use water and power tools all the time, not submerged mind you. If just the bit went into water i think it would be fine. Or with a spray bottle start the hole wet then once its started fill the hole with water and take small bites with the drill bit keeping it wet the entire time. Do not let any water get get near the electrical motor ect.
1655932
This device needs a constant water feed to work properly. It's not going to work in a vise.