What happens to the pump if I go a couple of hours without unplugging it.
1777630
assuming it's not moving water through it the entire time it will burn up, eventually. There are models out there with a floater switch that will shut the pump down when the water level gets too low. Sounds like that would be better for you.
1777631
No problem, I use it as a pool cover pump and sometimes I have it running dry all day. It's a GREAT PUMP. Just be careful of the plastic pipe parts. I buy extra plastic parts online.
1777632
Nothing will happen to it, it will be fine. It may get a little warm but that is ok. Hope it answered your question. It's a great pump. Nearly indestructible. I am on my 2nd one had the first one for 8 years and used it constantly. Highly reccommend this pump.
1777633
I use it for a pool cover pump. It uses the liquid it's pumping to cool but I have accidentally left it on all night(a couple of times) and it was fine. It's a great pump.
1283938
Yes, but for some reason is recomended to unplug the machine when is not in use.
213535
The pump does not have an on/off switch. We have it on a timer connected through the computer software.
445056
Yah it will shut off of left unattended for long periods. Not sure of the exact cutoff time period
1013824
If you leave it plugged in and the room is dark it will be on. If you don't want it on you unplug it.
1827751
It hasn't happened to me, but I would guess that the pump will continue to run "dry". Probably not a big deal for short periods of time, but could accelerate the wear on the pump.
707021
yes you can. our pump never turns off but the salt water pump only runs three hours.
508746
No you must unplug it. It is the greatest little maker. We bought 2 of them.
10483
It only has to be plugged in when you are inflating it. When you are done it unplugs and you put it when you want.
1762247
The pump has an on and off switch as well as a timer. It can be set to run all 24 hours a day or for a specific period.
1827759
My guess is that it will keep trying to pump until the motor burns out. That is a guess based upon it continuing to pump when I take it out to clean it.
2214675
I Don't know. I never leave mine pumped up but I suspect it will hold power for many days. Leaving a pumped up gun unattended is not a good idea. An unsuspecting person might discharge it not knowing that it was powered up and should a pellet be left in the chamber it could result in a nasty accident. Discharging a pumped up pistol (minus pellet) releases a powerful blast of air and could seriously damage an eye or harm a pet if someone is thoughtless enough to do such an act. Suggestion Don't leave your pistol charged just go ahead and shoot the damed thing.
1972667
We have ours in a part time location so we unplug each time. Water is hot within 10-15 minutes and we don't ever notice we run out.
798730
There is an on/off switch on the pump. I wired my power thru another switch as the pump is not easy to get to where it is located and just leave the pump switch on.
819294
No, and yes. They are hooked up to the battery, and then a charger constantly charges the batteries. So it will work if the power is on and your other pump dies. It just operates by a float switch that you place higher than the main pump float switch. It doesn't run directly off of AC power but if it is getting used and the power is on, the battery will be getting replenished. If you had a real heavy flow for a long time then I'm not sure the charger would keep up and the battery might exhaust. But yes, it can act as a sort of failsafe if the main pump seizes and the power is still on. It doesn't require that the power is off in order to work.
1375150
Do not leave bthem plugged up. Plugging them up removes the water they have collected in them and they get very hot. Do not leave plugged up more than 5 hours
1517529
It's portable but don't know how long water will stay hot if it's unplug for the rest of the day.