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Low Level Shut-Off Automatic Sump Pump

Q. Under my house there is a crawlspace that fills up with about 3" to 4" of water, but then leaks into the house. I need to remove this whenever it builds up. I would like a float switch but most pumps automatically turn off where I need this pump to start. Please tell me what pump to get.

A. The lowest level shut-off pump on the market has an automatic shut-off that will turn the pump on at 2" to 3", and turn the pump off at 1/2". It does about 10 - 20 GPM. Comes with Garden Hose attachment. Not too good with solids, so try to keep them out of this pump.

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High Flow Pump for Flooding Basements or Yards

Q. Every spring my backyard floods. A large corner of it has about 2 feet of water that I want to remove quickly. What do you have in high volume low cost ( I'll only use it once or twice a year ).

A. I would recommend Flotec model # FP0S6000A, which is designed for this purpose. It will do a maximum 115 GPM, and at 10 feet of vertical head about 85 GPM. It comes complete with a mesh cage around the inlet, a check valve on the discharge and a piggyback float switch. Can be used automatic or manually, and is a great utility pump to use for many other drainage applications. It is priced under $ 220.00 or more.

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Places too small for a sump pump. ( Sump Holes 6" and under )

Q. I have a 4" Drain Hole in my basement that fills up with water and eventually floods the basement every month. I can't fit a pump in it, and would like it to work while I am not there ( automatic pump please ).

A. An easy solution for you is to use a 5 GPM flexible impeller pump or "puddle sucker" pump, and attach a garden hose to it. It will lift the water out of the hole no problem. To operate it automatically, use a Little Giant model #  RS-5 diapragm float switch to activiate it. The switch gets tied to the garden hose that goes into the hole, and the pump cord plugs into the back of the 3 pronged switch cord, and the whole thing plugs into your wall outlet. A completely automatic solution.

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Places NOT too small for a sump pump. ( Sump Holes 9" to 6.5" in Diameter )

Q. Looking for an automatic sump pump for a small hole aprox. 7" in Diameter in my Basement.

A. There is only 1 pump in the world you can use in a small hole like that. For a hole smaller than 8" but bigger than 6.5" in diameter use a Flotec model # FP0S1775A automatic sump pump. Attach a garden hose, plug it into the wall and your done.

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