Q: Is this pump reversible?

 

A: The motor is reversible, so yes, the pump can be reversed. However, reversing the pump will cause extra stress on the impeller thus requiring extra torque from the motor and pushing up the current draw. The extra torque and current will therefore increase wear on the motor, the extra stress on the impeller will shorten the life of this part as well.

 

In conclusion, reversing the pump in an emergency to resolve a short term problem of some sort shouldn’t do any lasting harm (provided your electrics can cope) but we do not recommend the pump being applied in this way. It would not be covered by warranty.