1/2 HP Thermoplastic Submersible Sump Pump with Inline Float and Check Valve

I loved that this unit is compact, and worked for the small space I had to work with, but that's where my love ends. I wouldn't rely on this pump to protect any valuable personal property.I used this pump for the occasional heavy rainfall that would cause the drain in my basement walkout to overflow and enter my basement. Although this pump did perform flawlessly a few times and saved me from flooding (hence 2 stars), it was not reliable and I still flooded a couple times. After just a year of use, the pump burnt out and my basement flooded again.My two main concerns are that even in testing, the unit seemed to get air-locked from time to time so that when the float initiated the on switch, the impeller would just spin freely in the air pocket without pumping water. And even though I used a fine mesh screen to ensure that no large particles entered my sump basin, fine silt would build up and prevent water from entering the enclosed float compartment.I'd just suggest using this pump for noncritical uses like emptying a pool or hot tub, or for use as an inexpensive pump to have as a backup for a more reliable pump.

Good for well sumps.