Little Giant 10EC-CIA-SFS
#14 in 1/2 HP and upFull review
For a deep basement or long discharge run where flow at 20 ft and beyond matters most.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
2.5/5
For a budget 1/2 HP pump in a standard pit, if a short warranty is acceptable.
- 1/2 HPMotor
- 3,000 GPHFlow at 10 ft
- Tethered floatSwitch
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$154.80
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- About 3,000 gallons an hour at 10 ft from a pump that draws only 4.1 A
- Zinc motor housing sheds heat better than an all plastic pump
- Corrosion resistant thermoplastic body
Cons
- Only a 1 year warranty
- Tethered float needs a 14 in or wider pit
- Fine 3/16 in solids rating means grit can clog it
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | FPZS50T |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 3,000 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 4,200 GPH |
| Max lift | 22 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 4.1 A |
| Switch and build | |
| Switch | Tethered float |
| Cast iron housing | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Cord length | 8 ft |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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