Powerhead for other use?

[Anemoneee]

Hi everyone

Here is a newbie question. Possible turning a powerhead into a submersible water lifter? I have few laying around. Would be nice able to convert them to a pump to use for my auto top off.
Any suggestion on how to do it?

Thank You All.

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[kfisc]

Just find flexible plastic tubing to fit the output, and make sure the air bubbler (venturi) is closed, and you're good to go. You'll want to put a hole in the tubing at some point along the length to break the vacuum when using it for auto top-off to avoid flooding. Also, make sure you check the distance your pump is rated to carry water.

 

[Anemoneee]

Great thank you

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[MarAquatic]

All you need to do is make sure the line is above the water line not in the water

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[Anemoneee]

Got it. Thanks I will try it

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[ketchup318]

You could use an Apex with two optical level sensors to turn on and off the pump. Kind of expensive, but doable.