can the pump burn out if water level gets low?
78702
I don't know personally, the pump is sealed and just blows air. The manufacturer would have to answer that question. If the bottle is full to the top, it would take a month to run out of water. I replace the water every week and the bottle is still half full. I use this for my cat, my dog drinks from it once in awhile.
2118450
Not that I know of. When I take it out during water changes I need to put it in the shade to stop the pump. I'm home all the time and don't run low on water...knock on wood. I do love it. It took a while for the birds to overcome their fear but now I see them in the bath.
2044100
The answer is no ONLY if you do NOT install the pump outlet attachment. This attachment triggers a microswitch in the unit to turn on the pump when the predetermined level is reached. If not installed then it will gravity drain (if desired).
819290
Yes. As long as the AC power is on, your system will run off of its battery power and the battery will recharge during the time the pump is not running.
1440876
Continually circulating water through this unit is definitely not advised - it will burn out the elements as this is an on-demand unit. There is a circulating pump out there called a waterquick circulating pump, which bypasses the pressure vessels inside the unit. Even then, I would be careful and check the warranty carefully to make sure you are covered if this unit is put in a circulating system.
2270496
Yes, just use the shut off valves from pool to filter pump. Disconnect hoses and replace with new ones. Or you can lower water level below the lowest outlet and replace that way.
1377460
Ours ran out of water sometime in the day and when I went to feed in the evening the bottom was glowing orange. Hasn't worked since so I assume it burned up due to no water.
1234377
If the primary pump failed I would replace entire system. I'm sure you could contact the manufacturer to find out for sure.
1686123
I have had this happen a few times now. If the water level is as high as it should be, it will have no problem flowing again when power comes back on. But if the water level is too low... it has a hard time. Its a great filter.
2068786
while the pump is self priming, and will work out of water, I would suggest priming the pump before operating it, for fear that it may overheat. or keep the pump below the water line (out of the tank) to ensure it has water in it no matter what.
2205529
I have had this fountain for over a year and the pump has never worn out. I have two cats and clean it every two weeks. Sometimes I have to clean hair off the intake pump and I never let it run dry. If yours is burning out you may want to reach out to the manufacturer.
1564666
Yes, but like all mechanical point switches, at some time in the future the contacts will weld shut causing your pump to run until the water gets so hot in the case that the seals are blown and your pump motor burns up from an electrical short.
542524
It won't shut power off if "water gets low", but it won't turn on heater if water is in designed temperature range. so it won't be over heated.
1817824
If the skimmer lowers below the water level it will just be sucking air and could burn out tour filter pump. Push down on the foating system and see how far down it goes and you should be able to judge from that. As summer progresses the leak you have and the evaporation you may have to increase your time on adding water
465650
I had same problem after just little over year old. I thought water level may have gotten low too many times. Just bought used one this time. 4th pump in years.
1665970
I've run my previous one for twelve hours or longer. However, I burnt it out when I let it run dry overnight. I'm sure it would have continued to run, had there been water to pump. The unit is so good, for so little money, I bought another.
1095098
I don't think it has to be submerged. What I think it means is that pump will work when water reaches a certain level. If it empties your tank is working OK.