Superior Pump 91250 1800GPH Thermoplastic Submersible Utility Pump with 10-Foot Cord, 1/4 HP

FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, MONEY-SAVING DEVICE!!! I had a pool service bank on the fact that my husband and I were super busy, and scam the heck out of us! By the time we realized that they weren't doing anything for their money, our 15,000+ gallon pool looked like a terarium (you know, with the green plants growing from the bottom)!!! Even though we just had the pool drained and acid washed this past January, you couldn't tell by the green sludge on every surface. My husband went to the local AZ pool store, and they sold him $200 worth of chemicals. But, I happened to be talking to an excellent car repairman (which used to be a pool repairman) that said "DON'T DO IT! YOU WILL JUST PUT ALL OF THAT ALGAE THROUGH YOUR DE FILTER!!!" So, I decided to look for a pump and get some skin in the game. I found this great little pump on Amazon and was very excited. See, it cost me $500 to have my pool emptied and acid washed 10 months ago. And, the local Home D rents a pump to do this job for the same price! I watched the videos of this GREAT LITTLE PUMP and used the idea to cover it with a filter sock. That seemed like a great idea because I was worried that my SUPREME ALGAE would clog the pump. I also put it into the pool net (as shown in the video) because I was going to empty a very large pool. And, while it is only a playpool in AZ (meaning it is an in-ground pebble-tek pool that is just 6' deep at the deep end), I am too old to dive in to get the pump out of the cold water (yes, pool water gets cold in AZ, too)! So, the net allowed me to pull the pump up using the metal pole. Here are some tips that helped: 1) A regular garden hose will screw right on! I started to buy a one-way valve, but after reading, realized I just didn't need it. I just needed a hose that was long enough to reach from the bottom of the pool to my sewer return. 2) Just like the manufacturer says, the pump needs water in order to keep it cool. So, if your pool runs dry, it will overheat. But, we caught it pretty quickly all three times it occurred (I have an in-ground spa that waterfalls into the pool that needed to be drained separately). We just let it rest, turned it back on and it started right away! 3) The pump really does drain down to an 1/8 inch. But, it is bottom heavy. Once the water level got very low, I had to find a way to allow it to be flat. In an in-ground pool, the sides gently slope to the bottom without getting out my magic carpet! 4) There is absolutely no sound when the pump is under water. We could tell it was sucking by the hose pressure. 5) The pump itself is tiny and light (see the details). I was super surprised how easy this was to use! 6) It took approximately 4 days and nights to drain all 15,000+ gallons of our pool. I got skittish as we were close to done, and would stop and start to avoid overheating. 7) The water pressure is good, but probably not enough to run a sprinker (as the guy in the video says). Now, keep in mind, I was pumping about 70 feet from the bottom of my pool to my sewer return in the front of our house. His is A LOT closer. In the end, I completely emptied my pool, picked up the disgusting algae wet (we actually used a broom and dust pan to pick it up while wet---just imagine the smell of a lagoon coming from your own backyard). Then, once the pool was empty, used the same broom to brush the Pebble surface to knock off the algae. I want to use CLR to get some of the calcium off of the surface where the tile is, but am only a WEEKEND MAMA WARRIOR, so it is a slow process. But, it would likely have cost me 10X the cost of this FANTASTIC LITTLE PUMP if I hadn't found this great tool! BTW- I took off the one filter sock, threw it away, put the little pump back in the box, and put it on a top shelf in the garage for whenever I need it again. Just in case you are wonder, I am waiting to use the chemicals (which are now in the garage) to balance the pool once I fill it again. :)

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.

Good little pump. I ran the heck out of this dang thing In every condition possible: nasty water, pool water, clean water, Not holy water, Washing machine water because LG stinks and now i have a speed queen. Thing for a long time and considering it’s a cheap Chinese little pump, not Japanese, thus it is on a limited life cycle. Still ran for a good few years.

My wife and I have an above ground 15' x 5' pool, and since the weather gets rather cold here in North Dakota, we decided to drain the water so we could take it down. There was only one problem. She had lost the attachment for the pool drain and we needed to find a replacement. Unfortunately the needed adapter (where a standard 3/4" garden hose attaches to the pool wall valve) was an uncommon size only available in the UK so I couldn't purchase one stateside and the online UK distributor had them on backorder. I knew that if we didn't drain the pool, we would need to replace it come spring. Luckily this pump was available for a fraction of the cost of a new pool. Straight out of the box I was able to attach a standard garden hose to it and daisy chain a second hose to the 1st and so far its draining just fine. The pump has a long enough cord on it to keep the plug out of the pool (still needed an extension cord to reach inside the garage, but no big deal) and runs very quietly. There is just a very slight hum/vibration, but I was surprised. The pump has been running for about 25 minutes now, and although it's not pumping as fast as I thought it would (based on other reviews and my math), the pool IS draining. Since I'm just running the water into a storm drain in the street, though, I guess it's a good thing, since I don't want a thousand gallons of water rushing down in a big deluge. I've deducted one star since I had expected it to work a little faster (some reviews said 30+ gallons/minute which would mean my pool should empty in half an hour or so) but all in all it's working, and that's what matters. Construction seems sturdy, heavier than I thought for a small unit, but doesn't weigh a ton. I will keep an eye out for rust and corrosion as mentioned in a few other reviews and edit this review if anything comes up, but for the time being, I'm satisfied with my purchase! The included standard garden hose adapter was a big plus. ***** EDIT: Pump has been running for about an hour and a half now, and although it's still functioning fine, the pool still has a TON of water in it. However, since I'm only using a garden hose to discharge/drain the water, the output is going to be considerably less than if I had a larger sump style hose on it, which is why it's taking forever. Duh, my bad. Had I used a bigger hose it might be going much faster. But at this rate I'm guessing that I'll have several more hours ahead of me, maybe even a full day. I also realized that I forgot to comment on the fact that I do like that this particular style of pump does not have a float bob on it like most sump pumps have. Since it's a continuous on/off and sucks from the bottom, it should be able to draw up much more water in the end, leaving only 1/4" of standing water or so inside the pool as other reviewers have noted. A float bob would have been cumbersome for this particular operation because once the water drained down to the level of the float, it would have shut itself off and left several inches of standing water remaining in the bottom of the pool. I'll just have to be diligent about checking in on this little pump periodically as to not burn out the motor since there is no on/off switch or auto-off function. Once you plug it in, it automatically runs until you unplug it, which is both good and bad, depending on your application. Apparently there IS a way to use it with a float bob (not included), but to be honest I never read the manual (yeah, I know...) and I just fired it up and tossed 'er in the pool. Also, there IS a bit of water spraying out from where the garden hose connects to the pump, but at 10pm I'm not about to investigate to determine if the hose is a tad loose, the garden hose needs a new o-ring gasket, or if it is an issue with the pump itself. Its 31° outside, the pool water is FREEZING cold, and I'll just deal with it. I don't care if it's the pump or the hose or operator error at the moment.

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.

It is small and compact. Easy to set up. It does fall over if the wire or the hose is pulling too much but otherwise stands up well. The water flow is fast. The basement is the size of a studio apartment and it is draining it very well, pulling all the water out of the corners. We would’ve never drained the basement without this. Very happy with my purchase!

My French drain overflows when we have torrential rains. This pump is small, easy to carry and put together, and it's a MIGHTY little pump. I am so grateful I have it!

Hard to write about a product that has few features(good for me), works, and does so without fuss. However.. The backstory: I am deluged each year by Noachian floods. I need basement pumps. The annual spring flood is a rite here by the Merrimack river. I have only had this pump 1.5 mos. In that time it has seen continuous duty for more than half of that time. This year we had many inches of rain(so far) coupled to the winter snow melt. Flooding has been widespread and well above an average year. The usage: When I get a new pump I always dispense with the garden hose fitting and replace it with a 1.25" hose barb fitting. I do this in anticipation of the spring flood. This allows the pumps to remove vastly larger amounts of water at the cost of needing much more tending as they can run my sump well dry. The primary reason for this review is so that homeowners that use these pumps in a like manner get a long service life from them. The pump may or may not have thermal protection, but the savvy user will never run into thermal overload because the savvy user will not allow the pump to draw in only air for any appreciable length of time. If one has a recessed sump pit/well, then I would strongly advise something like the Superior 92250 which has a tethered level switch. See: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IJR5F6/ref=psdc_680335011_t1_B000X05G1A There are also switched options for homeowners without a sump pit. The only reason I am using this pump in my sump pit is that I have so much water entry that my much larger and more expensive 1/3 hp true sump pump with level switch is ofttimes overwhelmed and it switches maniacally due to the fact that it empties the sump well far faster than water can drain into it. Enough with the cautionary tales. The pump has been working with zero issues for ~540 hours. That is a lot of use in a short span. It has kept my basement floor free of standing water. That's more than I should ask of a small, inexpensive pump. I am very pleased, and I am not easily pleased with these devices. I think that anyone that really assesses their needs and buys this pump knowing the pump's potential limitation of no thermal protection will be very well pleased. Shorter review: It's a fine pump that works even when asked to do real workhorse duty at an inexpensive price.. An easy recommendation.

Una de las mejores que eh tenido, deja relativamente vacio cualquier contenedor que necesite ser drenado, aún que halla definento no hay problema

This pump is awesome. I bought it in 2015 and we've used it every spring and every heavy rain for several hours per day to remove water from our flooded driveway (sometimes up to 12 inches of water!). Easy to setup and store. The motor finally burnt out after over 10 years of service. I'm not even going to bother researching a replacement, this one has earned our loyalty and I'll be purchasing another.

Exelente, para la fuente que tenemos en casa

We had a big job this spring to remove the water that had accumulated in our pool cover over the winter and spring. It was at least 2 1/2 ft. deep. In order to save the clean water which accumulated from rain and melted snow and recycle it back into the pool, we needed a system to pump it from the cover to the pool. I read many of the reviews from Amazon customers who had the same chore to do. One suggested we put the pump onto something to make sure it didn't suck up the cover as it pumped out the water. So my husband found a plastic "milk" crate, often used to put recyclables out for the garbage truck and used it to house the pump. He fastened a rope to the crate and sunk it down on top of the winter pool cover into the water and ran a hose underneath the cover to recover the water. It worked slick. Over a three day period it took about 8 hours to suck out the water from the winter cover. We are both extremely pleased and have other uses for this pump in the future as well. This summer my husband plans to use it as part of a solar heater for the pool.

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