Liberty Pumps LE51A
#1 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom or laundry with a lift of 15 to 20 ft that a 4/10 HP pump would struggle with.
Amazon $442.99$442.99
3.6/5
For replacing the pump in a system that already has its own float switch or control panel.
- 100 gpmFlow at 10 ft
- 2 inSolids
- 1/2 HPMotor
- ManualSwitch
Check price at Amazon$429.97
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Pros
- Works with an existing control panel or duplex alarm setup
- Keeps 44 gpm at 20 ft, enough for a tall basement lift
- Cast iron base, body and volute with a three year warranty
Cons
- Will not run by itself: a float switch or panel is extra cost
- Draws 11 A, so it wants its own circuit
The Little Giant SC Series family
Every Little Giant SC Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own motor size.
| Model | Flow at 10 ft | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Giant 9SC-CIA-RF | 80 gpm | 2.9/5 | $414.54 |
| Little Giant 10SC-CIM (Manual) (this one) | 100 gpm | 3.6/5 | $429.97 |
| Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF | 100 gpm | 3.5/5 | $487.62 |
| Little Giant 10SC-CIA-SFS | 100 gpm | 3.4/5 | $523.99 |
| Little Giant 15SC-CIA-RF | 110 gpm | 2.9/5 | $555.97 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its motor size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 10SC-CIM |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 100 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 44 gpm |
| Shutoff head | 25 ft |
| Solids | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in |
| Switch | Manual |
| Build | |
| Cast iron | Yes |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Current | 11 A |
| Cord | 20 ft |
| Weight | 35.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this motor size
Wayne SEL50
#3 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For the most flow per dollar in a basement bathroom, if a plastic body and a short warranty are acceptable.
Amazon $230.64$230.64
Little Giant 10SC-CIA-RF
#4 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For a basement bathroom with a lift up to about 20 ft in a standard 18 in basin.
Amazon $487.62$487.62
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