Use of a submersible pump

[shotgun]

Having sat on the opal I bought 18 months ago after not really taking to a dremmel, I recently bought a cabbing machine. Being a complete newbie to this, I'm a bit uncomfortable with the idea of putting a submersible pump into a bucket of water and then plugging it in. I'm guessing that this is what it's designed for, but I see that the pump has "sticky feet". Can the whole pump be lowered into a bucket of water, or should only part of the pump be submerged? I have added a link to a picture of the pump. Thanks.

https://ibb.co/7S2w627

[RoughCreations]

Hi Shotgun,
thanks for posting and welcome. Feel free to load your pictures to the Gallery in future, that way they will be preserved long term. That pump looks a bit like one you keep out of the water to me. Should work OK for your use above the waterline if it's self-priming. I tend to use 12V bilge pumps (for boats) in my projects, these can be left underwater for extended periods, however the volume (gallons per hour) may be too high in general for your application.
RC

[Aussie Sapphire]

Looks like a similar system to the Cabking water pump that we supply.


It is just an aquarium pump or one used for fountains.  Designed to be submerged and pump whatever the rated water flow.
No problem at all to use it in this way - it is designed for that.


Note that we normally recommend all of this type of gear is plugged into a surge-protected power board with individual switches just for that little extra bit of protection and convenience.


Cheers
Leah


www.aussiesapphire.com.au

[MakkyBrown]

Welcome Shotgun,
Underwater, the suction cups hold it in position. All the electrics are fully sealed. Some similar to this one can also be used out of the water as water flow will cool it enough but they can be a pain to prime as it is just a simple impeller moving the water and not self priming . They also need an intake connection.  Plug it in and go for it. Put a plastic tap on the outlet to reduce flow if needed. It might already have one on the tube.

CheersMB

[MakkyBrown]

You can blame me if it blows up 

[Bucket]

As already mentioned, it looks like an aquarium submersible pump, I worked in the industry in a previous life so can say with some certainty. Perfectly safe to put in a bucket and like Makky said, the suction cups hold it in place. They are generally reliable and last a while, some can put out good pressure as well. Always turn off the pump before shutting off the tap at the machine, they don't have a pressure switch normally and may blow hoses off.