Superior Pump 91246 1800GPH Thermoplastic Automatic Utility Pump, 1/4 HP

I got this pump to serve a utility function on an as-needed basis and it has performed flawlessly so far. Here are some features I have discovered through use:Pros:* Solid performance: I recently used this pump to clear out water that had accumulated in my backyard due to heavy rains. It worked perfectly and quickly using a 50 ft. garden hose attached to the adapter that comes with the unit. The volume of flow appeared to match what was advertised. This unit can effectively clear a flooded basement, a small pool, clogged bathtub, etc.* Quiet operation: This pump can be used in a sump, but it can also be used to power a water fountain of decent size. It is very quiet during operation, producing a low hum. While I've not yet used the pump to move water to significant elevation, I have been impressed at how much water it moves without sounding like it's making an effort.* Built-in screen: This unit has a built-in screen at the bottom, made of plastic and held on by screws. Anything smaller than the mesh just passes harmlessly through the pump and on out. If the screen becomes clogged, it can be removed and cleaned or the unit can be backflushed to clear any blockage.* Versatile: This pump is rated for continuous-duty, but it also works very well as a back-up pump or for emergencies, sitting on a shelf ready when you need it. I use it for emergencies and projects and it's really handy to have. Like another reviewer, I use an apparatus that makes it easy to just grab it and go when needed: My pump lives in a five gallon plastic paint bucket that has had four, 1.5" holes drilled on the sides (evenly spaced at the very bottom, at 12, 3, 6, and 9 O'Clock), and lined with 1/4" galvanized hardware cloth. The holes in the sides of the bucket let the water in, and the hardware cloth screen out the larger bits of leaves, etc. Keeping the pump in the bucket allows me to transport it easily and lower it by the handle when I need to. The pump also includes a hose adapter that screws onto the 1.5 MIP outlet. Nice!* Decent and tough cord: Mine came with the standard 10' long electrical cord, which is long enough for my purposes. It's stiff, though, made of a material that loses all flexibility when it's cold. In the hot sunshine, it coils up better, but in the cold it can be a pain. (Which is also why I store the pump in the bucket: It makes it easy to stuff the cord in when it doesn't feel like coiling up nicely.* Durable but Light: The housing is made up entirely of thermoplastic. This makes for a pump that is light but also durable. While not as heavy duty as some others, the housing is well-matched to the relatively small motor, which also draws very lightly from house current. I have used this on many occasions and it has always worked without a hiccup. For its size and duty rating, I have been impressed.Cons:* Cord can be stiff, especially at colder temps.Other Thoughts:When using the hose adapter for the outflow, I use Teflon tape; The adapter does not form a tight seal against the outlet pipe and the pressure of the pump is sufficient to create a decent leak or spray of water from this point. Another benefit of using Teflon tape here is that it also makes the adapter easier to take off. Also, this particular model does not have a float - it turns on when you plug it in, so consider that if you are looking for one with a float-actuated switch.This pump is unique in that it can easily be found servicing a fountain (residential or commercial), or doing residential sump pump duty, or serving as a homeowner or contractor's utility pump.While this pump is not as heavy duty as many others, it is a solid and respectable performer. It has proven extremely durable and useful for its size, and the price makes it an outstanding value. Given its flexibility, usefulness, and value, I find it easy to give this a five star rating and can recommend it. I would definitely buy this pump again if I had to do it over as I have found no other that matches the capability, reliability, and durability at this price.

My 26-year-old inground concrete storm cellar has a lid with a seam that has failed and has leaked the past 6 or 7 years, so always 6 inches or so of standing water in it. I finally stepped up and bought this Jackson pump from past years of using bilge units for our boat that have worked on D batteries. Can't tell you what a pain those bilge pumps have been, with the short silicone hose and if you forget and leave one in the cellar the humidity and the slowly filling cellar just corrodes the batteries in it and you're done.Also, the bilge pumps don't have the power to make the vertical up and out, or too short of silicone hoses so had to haul the water out in a bucket. After the first use of this Superior Pump, you can bet your butt I wanted to hug the necks of everyone at Superior Pump for manufacturing and designing this awesome pump!!! And so affordable when I think back on what I've spent on D batteries alone.Pump hooked up easily to a standard garden hose and pulled the hose up out of the cellar and across the yard. Plugged the pump into an outdoor extension cord with ground and lowered the pump down into the deepest corner of the water. Plugged it into the GFI outlet we use for our pool pump just to be extra safe and immediately this pump went to work. I couldn't hear it pumping as I was by the pool, but it is a quiet pump, but I immediately saw the water coming out of the hose like a turned on spicket (spigot but I prefer the slang American spelling. ) You will be impressed with the power and force you to get with this small plug in pump! Made quick work of the 6X8 cellar's flooded floor. Has a release jet that I don't remember the actual function but it worked great keeping the mud and debris that comes in through the cellar's ventilation away from the screened suction bottom of the pump. Everything worked beautifully and I just want to say thank you to the men and women at Superior Pump for creating a flawless, quality product that goes straight to work & made in the USA.

I purchased the 1/4 Hp Superior Pump Model 91250 to partially drain my 22,000 gallon swimming pool to reduce the concentration of cyanuric acid. I also purchased the 25' 1.5" drain hose accessory for this pump, and coupled it to 125' of 2" blue drain hose. I drained about a third of the pool, or 7,000 gallons, in 6 hours. (Refill time was double that!) The pump was submerged about 3' and the drain hose was on level ground. I repeated this procedure to achieve the needed dilution and the second drain/refill went smoothly with similar time periods. The pump seems well designed and thoughtfully constructed, and the fittings and hose accessories are definitely worth purchasing. The pump was a joy to use and performed flawlessly.If you need to couple the 1.5' drain hose to a 2' drain hose (my recommended size), here is how I did it. I took a short piece of scrap 1" pvc Schedule 40 pipe and put a 1" to 1" dia. unthreaded pvc coupling on one end and a 1" to 1.5" dia. unthreaded pvc bushing on the other end. The OD of the1" coupling was a snug fit for the 1.5" hose (I used liquid soap) and the OD of the 1.5" bushing was an easy fit for the 2" hose. I was able to "dry fit" the three pieces tightly together and secure the hoses to them with band clamps. I did not need to glue the fittings together, as the hose pressure was quite low.Two final tips. First, to couple two pieces of 2" hose together, a piece of 1.5" pipe and band clamps can be used. Second, the 1.5" hose was quite robust but the low-priced 2" hose wasn't. It got a few small punctures from shrubbery. If that matters to you, know that it is delicate and be careful routing it. The punctures weren't a problem: they were small, the project was outdoors, and, hopefully, infrequent.

Probably the best pump I ever bought. I’ve let this thing run dry for hours on more than one occasion. It’s never let me down in three years of use. I used a window screen wrapped around the bottom as an extra filter when pumping out yard after torrential rains. The best bang for your buck without a doubt.

Recently purchased and used it to lower my pool water level for winter. Well built, worked efficiently, quiet. Used an 1.5 inch hose which helped in pumping the water out quickly.

tiene buena presion y calidad de producto

Extrae la mayor parte de liquido, dejando un nivel pequeño de agua. Adecuado cuando se extrae el nivel pequeño de agua de un tinaco.

La bomba tiene buena potencia y extrae casi por completo el agua