Are there different size sump pumps?
A. There is no “correct” size. The horsepower requirement for a house is determined by the area of drainage connected to the sump, the depth to groundwater, the depth of the basement and many other factors. A 1/3 horsepower (hp) pump is satisfactory for most houses, but a 1/2 hp pump doesn’t cost that much…
A. There is no “correct” size. The horsepower requirement for a house is determined by the area of drainage connected to the sump, the depth to groundwater, the depth of the basement and many other factors. A 1/3 horsepower (hp) pump is satisfactory for most houses, but a 1/2 hp pump doesn’t cost that much more.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, how do I know what size sump pump I need? How to calculate the sump pump capacity you need A sump pit receives 20″ of water in 1 minute, or approximately 20 gallons. Multiply: 20 gallons x 60 minutes x 1.5 = 1800 Gallons per Hour (GPH) capacity needed. Additionally, what are the different types of sump pumps? There are two types of primary sump pumps: submersible pumps and pedestal pumps. Submersible pumps are put underwater in your sump pump basin, while pedestal pumps are positioned with the pump motor out of the water, above your sump basin. Similarly, it is asked, is a bigger sump pump better? There’s a saying about “bigger is better,” but with sump pumps, this is not true. Oversizing a sump pump can lead to constant cycling and premature burnout of your pump system.Do I need a 1/3 or 1/2 HP sump pump?A. When used in similar conditions, a 1/2 horsepower pump will pump more water and lift it higher than a 1/3 horsepower pump. The 1/2 hp pump shouldn’t cause any problems, but in situations where the water flow into the sump is relatively slow, you would have no advantage by using the larger pump.
