Trying to pump out a farm pond with no electricity nearby.
Right now I have a 100' 12ga extension cord and a 25' 14ga. cord
The pump is a 1/2HP, with 100' 1 1/4" discharge hose.
It is working but the pump, which his running continously, is running hot.
The first pump was a cheapie 1/16HP, ran for 5 days before it quit.
Are the pumps running hot because there is too much cord, or not heavy enough wire? Too much discharge hose? Shouldn't a sump pump be able to run continously, with plenty of cool water?
I'm sure I'm pushing things too hard with this, but my pond drain is plugged and I need something to get the level down, before i have lawn and septic problems.
Any input appreciated.
Right now I have a 100' 12ga extension cord and a 25' 14ga. cord
The pump is a 1/2HP, with 100' 1 1/4" discharge hose.
It is working but the pump, which his running continously, is running hot.
The first pump was a cheapie 1/16HP, ran for 5 days before it quit.
Are the pumps running hot because there is too much cord, or not heavy enough wire? Too much discharge hose? Shouldn't a sump pump be able to run continously, with plenty of cool water?
I'm sure I'm pushing things too hard with this, but my pond drain is plugged and I need something to get the level down, before i have lawn and septic problems.
Any input appreciated.