Flotec Sump Pump Reviews by Comparison

One fourth horsepower pumping capacity ranges from 1640 GPH at 10 feet (Model FPOS1800A) to 2480 GPH (Model FPZS33T.

One third horsepower pumping capacity ranges from 2000 GPH at 10 feet (Model FPCI3350) to 3540 GPH (Model FPSC2200A).

One half horsepower pumping capacity ranges from 2700 GPH (Model FPOS3200A) to 4140 GPH at 10 ft. (Model FPZT7350).

The three fourths horsepower pumps range from 3540 GPH at 10 ft. (Model FPZS75V) to 4500 GPH (Model FPZT7450).

The one horsepower pump has a pumping capacity of 4950 GPH at 10 ft. (Model FPZT7550).

If you do not know how much pumping capacity your sump pit may require, take a yardstick and see how many inches the water on the yardstick in one minute. One inch in an eighteen inch diameter pit equals one gallon. For example if the water raised 20 inches in one minute then 20 inches equals 20 gallons; twenty gallons times 60 minutes equals 1220 gallons per hour.

The FPZS series sump pumps have a piggy back switch. These include the Models FPZS33V, FPZS50T, FPZS50V, and FPZS75V. The piggy back switch is very useful if the float switch fails and you are home at the time and aware of the float switch failure.

The piggy back switch makes it possible to unplug the pump cord from the piggy back switch and instead plug the motor cord directly into the wall socket. When the pump motor is plugged directly into the wall socket, the pump will keep running until it is unplugged. This type of usage means it is necessary to pull the plug every time the pit has no water in it. Failure to unplug the pump when the water is below the pumps base impeller will cause the pump to run dry and burn out.

Generally float switches fail during heavy rainstorms; therefore being able to run the pump without the float switch can prevent the basement from flooding until it is possible to replace the sump pump float switch.

Do you have a small pit and have concern about float hang up? The vertical float moves up and down so all models with a vertical float will fit in a 10 inch pit.

Do you want a pump that is built to last? The pump housing for the FPCI3350, FPCI5050 is made of cast-iron. Cast-Iron is very durable.

The models FPZT7350 and FPZT7450 eliminate the need for a lower motor housing seal thus preventing the possibility of motor oil leakage which can occur on any non uni-body sump pump.

Do you want a pump that has a non clog design? Each model handles clogging potential differently; however the FPCS3250A and the FPSC3350A have a vortex impeller. A vortex impeller allows solids up to 1/2 inch to flow through the impeller and there is no screen to clean.

Do you want an energy efficient model? The E50VLT, E50TLT, E75VLT, FPZS33V, FPZS33T, FPZS50T, and FPZS50V are the energy efficient models. The E75VLT has the most pumping capability.

Are you looking for a pump that is competitively priced? The Flotec sump pumps are very competitively priced for their quality features. Go and check them out now.