can i run a berkley jet out of the water?

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  1. jimmymonaro
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    jimmymonaro New Member

    Hi, does anyone know if it will harm a berley jet unit to be run out of the water ? is there a way to hook up a garden hose to run it?
     
    jimmymonaro, May 27, 2011
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  2. Lurvio
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    Lurvio Mad scientist

    Safest bet would be to call the manufacturer or a local dealer/service.

    Lurvio
     
    Lurvio, May 28, 2011
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  3. CDK
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    Yes, a Berkeley jet can run dry, there is nothing in it that needs to be wet.
    But you have to provide water to the engine behind it by removing the supply hose from the pump body and hooking up a garden hose.
     
    CDK, May 28, 2011
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    jimmymonaro New Member

    Berkeley jet.

    Thanks for that info, that makes it nice and easy, Jim.
     
    jimmymonaro, May 28, 2011
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    speedboats Senior Member

    The rope seal on the mainshaft will need water for lubrication at high rpm or extended dry running, especially if they have been over-tightened, as they usually are.
     
    speedboats, Jun 2, 2011
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  7. jim lee
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    jim lee Senior Member

    I wouldn't. At least shoot a garden hose in there.

    -jim lee
     
    jim lee, Jun 4, 2011
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