I'm considering purchasing a submersible water pump to quickly remove water from my basement due to a leaking washing machine. I've seen some suggestions online mentioning that a garden hose could work, but I'm confused about the appropriate size. The pump has adapters listed as 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, and 1 inch, while most garden hoses are 5/8 inch. Can someone clarify what hose I should use?
2 Answers
The 5/8 inch measurement you see for garden hoses refers to the inside diameter, not the actual fitting size. So, while it might seem like a mismatch with the pump's fittings, it can still work with the right adapter.
Actually, that hose you found should be perfectly fine! Just make sure you get the right adapter for your pump. Using a 5/8 inch hose with the appropriate adapter should work well without any issues.
So, if it includes adapters for 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch, would a 5/8 inch hose fit properly? Is it going to be too small?