Sump Pumps

[LtScott14]

I have the gooey mud issue too. put a brick or two in the bottom, and when it gets bad, use Wifeys Salad Slot Spoon to scoop it out. (it hangs on a nail in rafter. She asks me if I have seen it lately? No Dear, should buy another)Lol. 2ft lift, no check valve, right through the wall to a flex pipe. Only replace once in 25 years. Cast Iron Submerisble 1/3 hsp.

 

[BE Mike]

Left out this important detail. It is the switch, it was stuck in the off position, and it wasnt running. My back up triggered and we heard the alarm. It's a 1/2 horse unit. I've been reading the biggest complaint with Zoellers is the switch.

The switch is the weakest link in most sump pumps, but the Utilitech Pro 3/4 hp has a very good switch. The only problem I have is the gooey red mud that clogs up the holes. If I had relatively clean water in my crock, I believe that the Utilitech Pro would last a long, long time.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

The switch is the weakest link in most sump pumps, but the Utilitech Pro 3/4 hp has a very good switch. The only problem I have is the gooey red mud that clogs up the holes. If I had relatively clean water in my crock, I believe that the Utilitech Pro would last a long, long time.

I've found that to be true too. My pump has lasted 19 years, but I'm on the third float switch.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

My pump sits in the same pit where the water softener discharges so its getting hammered by all the crud from the softener. Went with a Wayne 3/4hp from RK earlier this spring. It was after some long rains we had and it was cycling almost every 10 seconds.