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wapiti
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by wapiti » Mon May 16, 2016 6:16 am
Hey,
I have acces to some cheap water pumps (used to drain flooded cellars and stuff)
Do you guys think it could function as a vacuum pump? (in combination with a quick connection)
The only info on the pump I have is it's a 250W pump that can pump 4000l/h (with a max height difference of 6m)
your thoughts?
Akiwi
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by Akiwi » Tue May 17, 2016 4:50 am
I very much doubt it!!
Running it dry could possibly damage the pump mechanism...
And even though it can create a vacuum using air to suck water up an empty pipe I don't think it could work as a vacuum pump.
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MontuckyMadman
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by MontuckyMadman » Tue May 17, 2016 4:20 pm
Running a water phmp dry will definitely burn it out and quick too.
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