The Top 7 Primary Pedestal Sump Pump Features Are Worth Considering
Have you ever seen a pedestal sump pump? Are you wondering what features each of the 7 best selling pedestal pumps offers? Are you wondering what similarities or differences distinguish each of these primary pedestal sump pumps?
Before we purchased our last sump pump, we compared the sump pumps and their common features to help us in our decision making process. We have included our comparison table below for your usage.
To view the unique features and specifications for each of the top 7 best sellers, click on the Features Site Map on the right or scroll down the page.
Remember, investing in the right Primary Sump Pump for your situation is so important. Your home deserves to be protected from water damage when those heavy rains come.
Back to the Sump Pump general page.
The Top 7 Primary Pedestal Sump Pumps
There are many great pedestal pumps that are easy to maintain because their motor sits above the basin. We review the Top 7 below.
Here is the list. Feel free to go directly to your favorite or scroll down the page to review them all.
#1 Wayne PTU50 1/2 HP
- Housing material, impeller and column: thermoplastic
- Stainless Steel fasteners
- Motor is heavy-duty and air cooled to prevent over heating
- Motor: oil free and thermo protected
- Float type: vertical; adjustable to change the operating cycle for each application
- Volume: 4200 GPH @ 0 ft.; 3800 GPH @ 10ft.
- Requires 11″ pit diameter
- Power cord length: 8 feet
- Built-in check valve: No
- Manual override: No
- Solid handling: No
- Discharge port: 1 1/2″
- Weight: 19 lbs.
- Warranty: 1 year
#2 Little Giant SP33PED 1/3 HP
- Housing material: Thermo plastic
- Solids handling: 1/2″
- Clog resistant design
- Adjustable snap-action float switch
- Volume: 3300 GPH @ 0 ft.
- Thermal protection: No
- Manual override: No
- Power cord length: 10 ft.
- Discharge port diameter: 1 1/4″
- Sump pit diameter required: 14″
- Warranty: 2 years
#3 Wayne Reconditioned 57032-RP1 1/3 HP
- Housing: Non corrosive and rust resistant thermoplastic
- Thermal protection: Yes
- High torque motor for durability
- Two pole float switch for quick on/off action
- Weight: 14 lbs.
- Power cord length: 8 ft.
- Volume: 2800 GPH
- Discharge port diameter: 1 1/2″
- Sump pit diameter required: 11″
- Warranty: None
#4 Wayne SPV-800 1/2 HP
- Housing material: cast iron base and stainless steel fasteners
- Float: vertical; adjustable float for easy adaptability
- Thermal protection: Yes
- Oil free motor: Yes
- Manual override: No
- Solid handling: No
- Built in check valve: No
- Discharge port size: 1 1/2″
- Power cord length: 8 ft.
- Volume: 4200 GPH @ 0′; 3800 GPH @ 10′
- Weight: 27 lbs.
- Sump pit diameter: 14″
- Warranty: 2 years
#5 Little Giant SC33PED 1/3 HP
- Housing material: Rugged cast iron with steel column for years of reliable service
- Solids handling: 1/2″
- Clog resistant design
- Adjustable snap-action float switch
- Built in check value: No
- Volume: 3500 GPH @ 0 ft.; 2550 GPH @ 10 ft.
- Thermal protection: No
- Manual override: No
- Power cord length: 8 ft.
- Weight: 18 lbs.
- Discharge port diameter: 1 1/4″
- Sump pit diameter required: 14″
- Warranty: 2 years
#6 Wayne PTU30 1/3 HP
- Housing material, impeller and column: thermoplastic
- Stainless Steel fasteners
- Motor is heavy-duty and air cooled to prevent over heating
- Motor: oil free and thermo protected
- Float type: vertical; adjustable to change the operating cycle for each application
- Volume: 2800 GPH @ 0 ft.; 2270 GPH @ 10ft.
- Requires 11″ pit diameter
- Power cord length: 8 feet
- Built-in check valve: No
- Manual override: No
- Solid handling: No
- Discharge port: 1 1/2″
- Weight: 14 lbs.
- Warranty: 1 year
#7 Flotec FPPM3600D-01 1/3 HP
- Housing material: thermoplastic
- Thermoplastic impeller, column and volute
- Motor automatic thermal overload protection
- Non clogging impeller
- Top inlet screen preventing loose debris from entering the pump
- Volume: 3480 GPH @ 0 ft.
- Discharge port: 1 1/4″
- Power cord length: 6 ft.
- Weight: 11 lbs.
- Pit Diameter Required: 11 “
- Warranty: 1 year