Can a solar water pump run without water?
Mike at Solariver
Last Update 5 months ago
Pumps released March 2020 or later are all dry-run protected. This means as soon as the water level gets too low they will automatically shut off.
Our first-generation water pumps are not dry run protected (if you purchased before February 2020). Therefore, if the pump runs dry for any amount of time, it is subject to failure. Be careful not let too much water evaporate from shallow fountains, pools, etc.