pump question

[kuatto]

I was given a electric sump pump(still in box),it's 1/3 horse pwr and rated for 1200 gal per hour.My question is could i use it in a large sump for my 300gal that i'm building. :question:
Jim

PS:if all goes well,should start building plywood tank next weekend

[StirCrazy]

most likely not. I have not seen a sump pump that did not have metal internals exposed to the liquid. you want to find a pump that has no metal that will come in contact with the salt water, so check out the inside of the sump pump and go from there.

Steve

[Delphinus]

Well the question is what are the parts made of. Can it handle a semi-corrosive environment? Also you need to consider how much it costs to run. For example a hot tub pump has fantastic output capability but the downside is some serious (and I mean serious) power consumption. So check the amperage/wattage draw, otherwise you may be in for a real surprise when you get your first power bill... :eek: