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09-27-2003, 02:13 AM
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pump question
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.
 Jim PS:if all goes well,should start building plywood tank next weekend 
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09-27-2003, 05:50 AM
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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
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09-27-2003, 05:51 AM
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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...
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