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
3.5/5
For the most flow per dollar in a basement bathroom, if a plastic body and a short warranty are acceptable.
- 120 gpmFlow at 10 ft
- 2 inSolids
- 1/2 HPMotor
- PiggybackSwitch
Check price at Amazon$230.64
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Pros
- Moves 120 gpm at 10 ft, as much as pumps costing twice as much
- Corrosion proof thermoplastic body will not rust
- Fits a 2 in or 3 in discharge pipe without an adapter
Cons
- Plastic housing runs hotter and is less durable than cast iron
- Short 8 ft cord and one year warranty
- Wayne does not publish its amp draw or shutoff head
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 | SEL50 |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at 10 ft | 120 gpm |
| Flow at 20 ft | 33.3 gpm |
| Solids | 2 in |
| Discharge | 2 in |
| Switch | Piggyback |
| Build | |
| Cast iron | No |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Cord | 8 ft |
| Weight | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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