Can this run dry? and not break?
1433605
Come on baby. This is for under water. You will listen unnormal sound if your tank no water
1433606
Power head pumps cannot run dry without risking damange to the internal parts of the pump. Without water flow the pump will overheat and eventaully stop working. Water also lubricates and reduces the frition through the pump when in operation. Most pumps will eventually fail if run dry.
28408
I've not run it completely dry. You have to keep a decent amount of water in it or it starts making loud "OMG, I'm dehydrated, give me more water!" sounds. But I'm run it really low and have not had any problems with the motor in the pump. There is a min/max water level guide, and the fountain is pretty quiet as long as you stay within those marks - minimum is 2L, I think.
25774
Correct. I did run a short plastic overflow hose to a bucket just in case but it has always been dry...
1326619
It was dry when we used it. It isn't used as a backup for a house but for just running a couple of appliances for the camper while camping in the forest. It's covered or in the garage the rest of the time. If the instructions say to use dry then I wouldn't try it any other way.
1940444
Absolutely. As long as the material using it on is dry the should be no problem.
745433
The surface should be dry. No rain for that day. I used screw driver to loosen the diet and then blower to clean the crack.
1236690
No. Liquid flowing through the pump "lube" it. Per the manufacturer, you should not run the pump dry.Very nice pump for home brew.
1788649
No, it will run dry to destruction if you cut it off intentionally or accidently.
2050727
From what I've read it doesn't dry out. We haven't had it in use long enough to know for sure ourselves, buts that's what I've read. One site says that if you get water in it accidentally, to let it dry out and it will be as good as new.
1981922
yes let it dry 1st .... had several places i've done this, some holding heavy stuff and it had held steady
1777482
Good question, I just got one and I think I will run it dry in late fall and fill with fresh, I have been told to keep it full to prevent rust.
771779
I seem to remember that you could but I just use it dry. Go on their website and look at the manual. Good luck
295722
After you rinse it thoroughly, it can go right back into service. There's no reason that it needs to dry.
1579995
Not a chance... this thing is very well built. Just installed mine less than a week ago. Poured rain last three days. Totally dry within.
413753
The hot water is not a problem. A rough tumble and drying in a dryer is where the liner can be damaged. Use delicate cycle and hot/ hot and you should be fine. Then dry on low or no heat.
2259139
According to the instructions, you should add water if it gets below the designated optimum level. You should not let it run dry. I hope this helps.
472669
No it won't work, it's not sturdy and there is no lining that u can take out and clean. So if it gets damp there is no way of drying it