John Doherty 126 Report post Posted May 20, 2004 Any recommendations on sumps or utility/trash pumps? Using Flowtec 1/4 sumps, they're good for about 2 weeks, then slow down and I replace them about every 2 months. Looking for a min 10 gpm, and a run dry would be great. (I don't let them run dry now). Thanks in advance. Best Regards, JD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted May 21, 2004 I do not have any run dry sump pumps, but the ones I use are from Little Giant and Wayne. Both have auto on, LG does 40 gpm, and the Wayne does 80 gpm. Both perform well with hot water and are AC powered. I will have to clean them up a bit to get models numbers. Trash pumps are usually gas powered and centrifigul, requiring water for cooling to prevent seizure. Most sump pumps will allow for solids so the need for a trash pump is not needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Doherty 126 Report post Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks Alan!, All of the auto on/off I've been seeing are ball valve type and have too high an on/off level (5" on 2" off etc). I'll keep looking. Thanks, JD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted May 22, 2004 What are you trying to do? They do have sumps that can detect water and turn on to remove it down to 1/8". I do not have any model numbers, but if you do a search I am sure you will find something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
