Only stupid question is the one you dont ask right?

Trying to get opinions before I change everything around. I know I've read about someone doing it before but don't remember the outcome. Does a submersible pump have to be submerged? I know they are made water tight so water don't get into the electrical part but does that make it why it has to be submerged? I know the intake end might need some tweaking to make it water tight. Since its sealed does that make it have to be cooled by the water also ,or? I have a brand new 2700l/h or about 12gpm submersible pump that was given to me and I'd like to use it if possible. I know it will probably put a lot more heat in my rez and summer temps are a pita as it is. One day I'll have a chiller but not in the near future. I run a 25 gallon RDWC and my water pump is connected to a spray bar so I don't have to have an air pump also. Holla lol thanks RIU.

The mag drive pumps I have are designed to work either way.

I've seen those and was wondering what the difference was really. I can't find much info on it but it looks similar.

I don't know for sure I use them submerged but I think so long as the pump draws water it shouldn't matter if its submerged or not its still getting cooled when it's on.

You can hook it up inline with the plumbing, just be careful not to over torque or crack the threads. Many imported pumps come with odd thread sizes that don't match up with those of standard fittings.

Might need another o-ring for a good seal.

Drop That Sound said:

You can hook it up inline with the plumbing, just be careful not to over torque or crack the threads. Many imported pumps come with odd thread sizes that don't match up with those of standard fittings.

Might need another o-ring for a good seal.

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Ok thanks. The main thing I'm worried about is springing a leak and not knowing until it's to late

Bucsfan80 said:

Ok thanks. The main thing I'm worried about is springing a leak and not knowing until it's to late

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i would maybe try to put it in a small tote or something. then if it does leak a bit, you'll have time to catch it before it becomes a flood

rkymtnman said:

i would maybe try to put it in a small tote or something. then if it does leak a bit, you'll have time to catch it before it becomes a flood

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I thought about doing something like that. Thank you