Once pumping and discharging, can you turn off the pump and siphon through the pump with the discharge hose at a lower elevation, or does the pump have to be running for water to move through the pump.

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Lennox H. · Accepted Answer

Hi. The pump has to be powered in order for it to move water through it.

Question Regarding: Above-ground Pool Cover Pump 350 G.P.H

Once pumping and discharging, can you turn off the pump and siphon through the pump with the discharge hose at a lower elevation, or does the pump have to be running for water to move through the pump.