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[DGersic]

I ended up going with:

Wayne CDU980E 3/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump

I've always ran 1/2 HP pump but my piping runs probably 100 feet to the curb, so I'm thinking the ling run might be killing the smaller hp pumps?

I think the 3/4 hp pump also has a higher amp draw so I hope its a 20amp outlet near the pump......I should have checked

Hopefully it will be here in 3 days

A bigger pump will try to move more water, faster. If your outlet piping is sized for the current 1/2 hp pump, you may need to increase it for the bigger pump.

The length of the run shouldn’t matter as much as the rise. Ideally, that 100’ of pipe is running downhill, not contributing to how far the pump has to lift the water.

 

[D45]

The pumps basically all have standard size 1-1/2" threads

Yes the 90' run is pitched downhill

 

[D45]

Larger pits also can use higher HP pumps from what i have read

Mine is 18" in diameter and 24" deep

1/2 hp was suggested on pits under 12" in diameter

 

[larry4406]

At the day job, we use 1/2 hp sump pumps and ones which can pass 1/2” solids.

We also require pumps that use a separate piggy back float. You can unplug the float and plug the pump direct to force it to run.

 

[D45]

The Wayne 1/2 HP and the Ridgid 1/2 HP were identical, so Wayne probably made it and it was sold as a Ridgid pump

Quick easy swap

I submerged the old one in the laundry sink and it still shot out water pretty powerful

I'll keep it for backup

 

[roc_on_the_rocks]

The Wayne 1/2 HP and the Ridgid 1/2 HP were identical, so Wayne probably made it and it was sold as a Ridgid pump

Quick easy swap

I submerged the old one in the laundry sink and it still shot out water pretty powerful

I'll keep it for backup

Good deal D45. It's interesting to know that the Ridgid pump is a re-branded Wayne. Both top tier brands I think.

Knocking on wood while I type this... my 16yo pump keeps pumping:
Hydromatic
Model: D25A1
Mfg. Date: 2010 D/S 3060

I've never heard of this brand before. Anyone here? Do they have good reputation?

How does this float switch work? There's no external moving parts.

 

[D45]

AI search shows that Hydromatic pumps are made by Pentair

I think Pentair is or was a popular pool equipment company

 

[D45]

Thats a interesting float switch, I'm not sure there

 

[roc_on_the_rocks]

AI search shows that Hydromatic pumps are made by Pentair

I think Pentair is or was a popular pool equipment company

Yes, I saw that, but wondered if Hydromatic was an independent company later acquired by Pentair.

Thanks.