Submersible pumps are commonly used to power large fountains.
A submersible pump is used to pump water out of the container it is placed in. The motor housing for these specialized units is completely encased and can not be damaged by water. Water is pumped from the bottom of the container up through a hose connected to the output of the pump. Common uses for a submersible pump include fountains and pool cleaning. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Fill the 55-gallon drum with water.
2. Place the submersible pump at the bottom of the barrel. Be sure the bottom of the pump is resting on the floor of the barrel so the pump stays right side up. Some submersible pumps have suction cups attached to their bottoms so the pump does not move around while in use.
3. Place the output hose of the pump in an appropriate location. Where you place the output hose depends on the application that you are using the pump for. For example, if you are transferring water from the 55 gallon barrel to a smaller container, place the end of the output hose in the smaller container.
4. Plug the power cord for the submersible pump into an available outlet in a dry area. This will start the pump automatically and water will begin to flow from the outlet pipe after a few seconds of priming.
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