What is the difference between a 1/3 and 1/2 HP sump pump?
If water is higher than usual, a 1/3 HP can handle a higher vertical lift when discharging water. A 1/2 HP sump pump can handle 7 to 10 feet vertical lift off the sump pump, a 90-degree elbow and a horizontal pipe running between 3 and 25 feet.
How many gallons does a 1/3 HP sump pump?
Prevent Basement Flooding With a Submersible Sump Pump A 1/3-horsepower motor collects and moves up to 42 gallons per minute (GPM) of water away from your home.
What is the life expectancy of a Zoeller sump pump?
Unsurprisingly, we’d expect the M53 to last between 7 and 15 years while we’d expect the CDU980E to last between 4 and 8 years; this is significant if you’re hoping to avoid replacing your sump pump for a good amount of time.
What is the most common horsepower for a sump pump?
1/3 HP
For most average-sized homes in areas with average water tables, a 1/3 HP sump pump should be sufficient. Typically, 1/3 HP pumps can handle 7′ – 10′ vertical lifts from the sump pit if they have one 90-degree elbow and a horizontal pipe run between 3 feet and 25 feet.
How much power does a 1/3 HP sump pump use?
| Pumps and Air Conditioners | Estimated Watts |
|---|---|
| * Well Pump 1/3 hp | 750 (Running) 1400-3000 (Starting) |
| * Well Pump 1/2 hp | 1000 (Running) 2100-4000 (Starting) |
| * Sump Pump 1/3 hp | 800 (Running) 1300-2900 (Starting) |
| * Sump Pump 1/2 hp | 1050 (Running) 2150-4100 (Starting) |
Which is bigger 1/4 hp or 1/3 hp?
0.3333 is greater than 0.25 which also means that 1/3 is greater than 1/4.
Is it normal for a sump pump to run every 3 minutes?
It is not normal for a sump pump to run constantly. If your sump pump runs every minute and you are not experiencing a large increase in the water table in your area, then this points to something being wrong with your pump. When a sump pump keeps running, it will wear out more quickly and cost you more over time.