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Our Top Choice
Hydrofarm Active Aqua Submersible Water Pump
Hydrofarm company has been dominating the market for home irrigation and horticulture-related gadgets for over 39 years now.
Durable construction. Can be used indoors and outdoors. Perfect for emptying swimming pools. Choose from 40, 160, 250, 400, 550, 800 or a 1000 GPH pump.
Can get clogged by large debris.
92 Watts
40, 160, 250...800, 1000 GPH
Mag Drive Construction
6-Foot Cord
9.4 x 5.3 x 5.1 Inches, 1.6 Pounds
Best Value
Superior Pump Submersible Utility Pump
Well-known for their skill in making top-tier water pumps, the Superior Pump company strikes once again with their submersible utility pump model.
Thermoplastic, tough, corrosion-resistant build. 10-foot cord for easy maneuvering. Available with three different horsepower; 1/3, 1/4 or 1/5.
Does not come with an auto shut-off feature.
1/3, 1/4 or 1/5 HP
1560, 1800, 2400 GPH
Corrosion-resistant/thermoplastic
10-Foot Cord
12 x 7 x 7 Inches, 7.6 Pounds
Wayne 1/2 HP Water Removal Pump
Silent and hardworking, Wayne pumps are great contraptions that can help you empty out a sizeable pool in a matter of minutes (okay, maybe a bit longer, but still)!
1/2HP motor. Flow rate up to 2500 GPH. Sealed, corrosion-resistant construction. Durable and sturdy. Fully submersible. Can pump water with ½” debris.
Great features means a heftier price tag
1/2 HP
2500 GPH
Corrosion-resistant/thermoplastic
No cord
6 x 6 x 10 Inches, 6.8 Pounds
Eco-Flo SUP54 Submersible Pump
Eco-Flo company is one of the most prominent names on the global market dedicated to all kinds of pumps.
Made from corrosion-resistant thermoplastic. Built-in handle. Durable construction. Available in 1/6, 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 HP sizes. Permanent split capacitor motor lowers carbon footprint.
No debris screen to catch rubbish.
1/6, 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 HP
1680, 1980, 2880, 3180 GPH
Corrosion-resistant/thermoplastic
10-Foot Cord
6.1 x 6.1 x 10.3 Inches, 6.5 Pounds
EcoPlus Fixed Flow Submersible Pump
Renowned in the circles of pump producers as a tough competitor, the EcoPlus company has made some pretty impressive pieces of pump-related ware so far!
Can be used as an inline pump or submersible. A huge 14 sizes to choose from between 75 GPH and 7400 GPH. Prewired 69-inch cord. Multiple uses.
The flow of water is not adjustable.
36 Watts
75, 100, 132...4750, 7400 GPH
Sturdy, Fixed-Flow Construction
69-Inch Power Cord
6.4 x 3.1 x 4.5 Inches, 2 Pounds