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Our Top Choice
Wayne Submersible Sump Pump
The Wayne company has made itself proud by producing one tough sump pump after the other, and is widely recognized as a potent force in the pump market.
Tough stainless-steel motor and cast-iron base. Vertical float switch that's been tested for no less than 1 million cycles! Assembled in US.
It tends to be on the pricey side, which may be a bit of a turn-off for many folks.
Submersible
4,600 GPH
3/4 HP
Stainless Steel, Cast Iron
8 x 8 x 12 Inches, 12 Lbs
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Superior Pump Submersible Utility Pump
The Superior Pump company has been a major player in the market for pumps for a number of years now, established in 1999 as a family-owned business.
Sturdy thermoplastic construction. Garden hose adapter. 10-foot utility cord. User manual included. 1-year limited warranty.
With its 1/4 HP, this model may not be the best option for some larger sumps or other sizeable bodies of water.
Submersible
1800 GPH
1/4 HP
Corrosion-Resistant Thermoplastic
12 x 7 x 7 Inches, 7.6 Lbs
Zoeller Mighty-Mate Sump Pump
Offering a wide range of sump pumps and basins, the Zoeller company is one of the fastest-growing pump-related businesses today!
Rugged construction. Powder-coated epoxy finish. 1/3 HP motor. Thermal overload protection. Cast-iron switch.
Its flow holes can get clogged if there are too many pieces of debris present in the water.
Submersible
2680 GPH
1/3 HP
Corrosion-Resistant Thermoplastic
7.8 x 10.5 x 10.5 Inches, 21 Lbs
Liberty Pumps Automatic Submersible Sump Pump
If you've been planning on buying yourself a sump pump, the Liberty Pumps company may be the company to turn to, as its pumps are well-known for their longevity and toughness!
1/3 HP motor. Pumps up to 50 GPM. Boasts an efficient motor design that saves energy.
Unfortunately, this 1/3 HP version might not be enough to service a larger sump pit.
Submersible
3000 GPH
1/3 HP
Cast Iron
9.6 x 9.6 x 10.5 Inches, 15.2 Lbs
Flotec 1/3 HP Pedestal Sump Pump
Flotec is a company specializing in all kinds of water-extracting utensils, from sump pumps to pool-dewatering contraptions.
Can extract up to 3480 GpH. Non-clogging impeller. Cast-iron construction. Easy to install. 1-year limited warranty.
May be too big for some sump pits, so you need to measure the one you have at home to ensure it can be safely installed.
Pedestal Pump
3480 GPH
1/3 HP
Thermoplastic and Cast Iron
6 x 33 x 6 Inches, 11.3 Lbs