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Questions and Answers for Superior Pump 1/4 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Sump Pump

Internet #204610103

Model #92250

Store SKU #1000838368

1/4 HP Submersible Thermoplastic Sump Pump
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  • Permanent split capacitor motor offers energy-efficient operation
  • Features thermal overload protection for safety
  • Clog-resistant thermoplastic impeller handles 1/8 in. solids
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caret
Q:My initial question: "I plan to use this to drain excess rain water from a pool. It will be hooked to a garden hose; when the pump shuts off does it then keep water from continuing to siphon out the hose on its own? Or will some kind of attachment would be needed to the pump/hose for this?" Superior Pump answered: "December 6, 2018 Hi there, In order to keep this unit from siphoning, you would need to have a spring loaded check valve in line from the pump to the hose." I understand that a "spring loaded check valve" keeps water from siphoning back to the PUMP; however, I want one to prevent natural siphoning from continuing from the pump out the hose, after the pump shuts off. Will this check valve work this opposite way? Does the pump itself close the flow completely? Thanks! ------------------- Thanks for your reply. My error; the product I meant was this sump pump: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-HP-Submersible-Thermoplastic-Sump-Pump-92250/204610103 So, when the pump shuts off does it then keep water from continuing to siphon out the hose on its own? Or will some kind of attachment would be needed to the pump/hose for this?
by|Dec 7, 2018
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A:  Hi there, Yes a check valve will prevent water from "back flowing" through the pump when it shuts off. A spring loaded one will also help to prevent siphoning once the pump shuts off. Thanks

by|Dec 10, 2018
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    caret
    Q:I plan to use this to drain excess rain water from a pool. It will be hooked to a garden hose; when the pump shuts off does it then keep water from continuing to siphon out the hose on its own? Or will some kind of attachment would be needed to the pump/hose for this?
    by|Dec 5, 2018
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    A:  Hi there, In order to keep this unit from siphoning, you would need to have a spring loaded check valve in line from the pump to the hose. Thanks

    by|Dec 6, 2018
      caret
      Q:i get a flooded corridor between buildings that gets to 3" deep. if i use this, how low will it keep the water if i just leave it on during the rain? also, what happens if a leaf gets sucked into it?
      by|Nov 10, 2018
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      A:  Call us @ 1-800-495-9278 while you are near the pump and we can go through a couple of things together. We answer this line 7 days a week to help. Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 8:00pm and Sat & Sun 10:00am - 5:00pm central time Thanks and have a GREAT DAY

      by|Nov 19, 2018
        caret
        Q:Can I set this pump in a window well.
        by|Sep 25, 2018
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        A:  Hi there, Yes you can HOWEVER, do not leave it where it can freeze

        by|Nov 19, 2018
          caret
          Q:Using it as a type of French drain sump pump
          by|Sep 18, 2018
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          A:  If this pump uses a vertical float switch yes, if a tethered then no

          by|Nov 19, 2018
            caret
            Q:can it be used when basement floors from rain storms?
            by|Jul 8, 2018
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            A:  Hi there, Yes it can. If I knew which model of pump you had, we can give you more information about it's on/off range. You can call our help line, 1-800-495-9278 Mon - Fri between 8:am and 8:pm central time as well as Sat & Sun between 10:am and 5:pm central time. Thanks

            by|May 5, 2023
              caret
              Q:My basement back door opens onto a small, rectangular concrete area about 8 inches below the concrete patio. There is a drain located in the middle of the area. When there is a heavy downpour (or the wind blows leaves into the area, the drain can't handle all the water and it builds up 4 inches or so and tends to seep in under the door into my finished basement. Just had it happen again with Saturday night's rainstorm. I'm thinking of sitting this unit in the rectangular area when rain is anticipated so that if water starts to build up it will pump it away. Would this work?
              by|May 27, 2018
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              A:  First, the water level must be at least half the height of the pump for the float switch to work. However, if you raise the float and turn it on and of manually, it will pump down to the level of the slots in the bottom before it starts sucking air.

              by|May 5, 2023

                A:  I THINK IT WOULD REQUIRE A SUMP (DIG A HOLE FOR THE WATER TO DRAIN INTO, PUT THE PUMP IN IT) SO THE FLOAT SWITCH COULD ACTIVATE. THE FLOAT HAS TO BE HIGHER THAN THE PUMP TO TURN IT ON.

                by|May 5, 2023

                A:  I bought this as a backup incase the old one breaks down, I don't think it will work because the well is not deep enough the ball on the pump has to elevate before it turns on.

                by|May 5, 2023

                  A:  This pump needs to be in a sump basin so the water can raise the float. I would get a pump with a manual switch that I could turn on as I see the level rising or excavate a small well for the water to sink in and be pumped with this type of pump.

                  by|May 3, 2019

                    A:  Hi there, If this one has the vertical float switch yes it will. The tethered float need the water to be at least 12-14" deep to turn the pump on . Thanks

                    by|May 5, 2023
                      caret
                      Q:I need to drain a pond that has a couple of inches of sludge. Will this work?
                      by|May 17, 2018
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                      A:  It will take some sludge, but I would get as much as I could out of the pond first. At least in the immediate vicinity of the pump. If that is difficult, try putting the pump inside a bucket That will keep the sludge out of the pump ... but it will only drain the pond to the top of the bucket. Short buckets are good!

                      by|May 5, 2023

                      A:  NO, not if you set it in the mud. It has to suspend in the water above the muck...

                      by|May 5, 2023

                        A:  It would be better if you just pumped the clear water above the sludge by standing it on a brick. If it's a fine sediment it should pump a little sediment but I would imagine that continued pumping of crud might shorten useful life. I would pump down to sludge and then use a bucket to scoop up sludge.

                        by|May 3, 2019

                          A:  Hi Beth, The pump will do well with the water but the sludge is a problem. It will damage the impeller and can clog the pump and piping. None of our sump pumps would be good for this application. A sewage pump will do a better job but the best kind of pump would be a trash pump. Thanks

                          by|May 5, 2023

                            A:  The pump is designed for water. My guess is sludge may be more than it can handle.

                            by|May 5, 2023
                              caret
                              Q:Can this pump be submerged in water 15 feet below ground and can it pump water with 100 feet garden hose?
                              by|May 13, 2018
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                              A:  Hi Mike, The power cord for this pump is 10' long so 15' down is a problem as you should not use an extension cord. Pumping 100' through a garden hose should be OK as long as the run is level or down hill. Thanks

                              by|May 5, 2023

                                A:  I feel this pump can drain a lake. It's a workhorse, however, by reducing the outlet size to 1/2 to 3/4 " garden hose, you might be putting pressure on the motor causing it to burn out. I would pump the water into an elevated holding tank and tap the tank with a drain-off that a garden hose could be connected to.

                                by|May 5, 2023

                                  A:  Yes, this will work.

                                  by|May 5, 2023

                                    A:  Yes, it can pump water 15 feet below ground, but don’t use garden hose because this pump is very strong, it will burn the pump. Use 1 1/8”, 1 1/14” or 1 1/2” diameter pipe.

                                    by|May 5, 2023

                                      A:  I’m not sure I would say yes if you can get a waterproof seal around the plug in. The cord connected to the pump is only about four feet long. I hope this helps.

                                      by|May 5, 2023
                                        caret
                                        Q:will sand hurt the pump
                                        by|Apr 18, 2018
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                                        A:  Hi there, Yes, Sand going through the pump is like a sandblaster and will wear and pit the impeller, motor plate and volute. It could damage seals and gaskets. Thanks

                                        by|May 5, 2023

                                          A:  Yes, sand will damage this pump.

                                          by|May 5, 2023
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