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
2.4/5
For a narrow pit that needs more lift than a 1/3 HP pump, where a light pump with a magnetic float is preferred over cast iron.
- 1/2 HPMotor
- 2,640 GPHFlow at 10 ft
- Vertical floatSwitch
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$243.05
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 1/2 HP flow and lift in a 12.5 lb pump that is easy to handle
- Magnetic vertical float works in a 10 in pit
- Long 25 ft cord reaches an outlet away from the pit
- Three year warranty
Cons
- Aluminum and plastic build is less rugged than Liberty’s cast iron 287
- Flow at 10 ft is well below other 1/2 HP pumps
- Only a curve is published, no flow table
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 | 457-2 |
|---|---|
| Pumping | |
| Motor | 1/2 HP |
| Type | Submersible |
| Flow at 10 ft | 2,640 GPH |
| Flow at 0 ft | 3,180 GPH |
| Max lift | 34 ft |
| Discharge | 1.5 in |
| Running current | 7.3 A |
| Switch and build | |
| Switch | Vertical float |
| Cast iron housing | No |
| Alarm or monitoring | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Cord length | 25 ft |
| Weight | 12.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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