Superior Pump 92341 1/3 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump with Vertical Float Switch

Installed this in my basement after my old pump gave out during a storm. This one kicked on right away and handled the water like a champ. It’s built like a tank—heavy, solid cast iron—and runs surprisingly quiet for how powerful it is. I like that it has a vertical float switch, which fits better in my narrow pit. Setup was pretty straightforward, even for someone who isn’t super handy. It’s been running strong for a couple months now with no issues. Definitely feels like a reliable pump you can count on.

The pump works well

This pump is a little larger then what I needed, but I wanted to be sure that it could handle anything. I built a new sump area in my basement and needed a "turns on by it's self" pump. I rarely get water in my basement, maybe 2x a year during heavy heavy rains. For the last 20+ years I used a pump that sits on a flat surface and turned it on when the water started to come in. I have gotten older and tired of doing that, so I needed a new setup. This pump works great, when we got water coming in during the heavy spring rains, in my low corner only, this pump kept the rest of the basement high and dry. It would kick on and suck the water down super quick, then shut off. I drain this into the gutter which empties out at the end of the drive, 20' from the house. This pump lifts vertical about 6.5-7', turns 90 degree to exit the house, then 90 degree again into the gutter down spout. I installed all new 1" pipe and also a check/one way valve and so far have had no issues. I also re ran the AC/gas furnace drain into the sump, so that the water will cause the pump to kick on every now and then so as not to let the water get stagnated. So far so good, I actually forget that I have a water problem until I hear the pump kick on. Lets see how it works during this rain from the latest typhoon hitting KY

I got the 1/3 hp with vertical float. Replacing the old one with this went fairly easy, until it came time to line up the pipe from the pump with the check valve. The pipe that screws into my pump comes straight up, then has a 90 bend to a horizontal run that includes the check valve, then another 90 to go up to the outside. The L from the pump didn't line up with the check valve. Apparently the place the vertical pipe screws into the pump is an inch and a quarter higher off the bottom of the sump than the old one was... Rather than build a new L, which would have required a run to the store, I cut an inch and a quarter out of the vertical and joined the two pieces with a union (which I happened to have in my plumbing parts box).Once I connected the L and the sump cover (which is a heavy piece of plastic or rubber about 18" in diameter), the assembly became top heavy, and fell over on the floor a couple times as I was working on things. Fortunately it doesn't appear to have been damaged.There are two heavy electrical cords coming out of the pump; one plugs into the other at the wall outlet, which the instructions allude to. This means that the plug sticks out about three times as far from the wall as the old single plug did. I had to push some boxes we had stored there away to make room.When I plugged it in, it drained the sump quickly...but wouldn't turn off. The instructions make that sound like you've hooked up the plugs wrong, but in my case it was because the float didn't turn it off soon enough--the pump was sucking air. The printed instructions say the turn-off setting is adjustable, but don't say how, and it's not obvious. The Q-and-A here has a note from the mfg about how to do it, but if you don't find that: There's a rubber grommet-like thing at the bottom of the plastic rod that the float slides up and down on. To make it shut off sooner, slide that grommet a little ways up the rod; you'll probably have to experiment with how far "a little ways" is. There are a couple bumps on the rod, maybe you're supposed to slide it above the next bump to ensure it doesn't move when it shouldn't. It doesn't slide easily (I suppose to keep it from slipping), so you'll have to use some force, and be careful not to break the rod--hold it close to the grommet as you push.I just installed it today, so I can't speak to how long it will last.

Works great

Roll up your sleeves and tighten your tool belts because I am about to introduce you to the superhero of basements and the nemesis of flooding – the Superior Pump 92341, 1/3 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump with Vertical Float Switch!PROS:1. Power-Packed Performer: This pump is more relentless than a toddler on a sugar rush! With a 1/3 HP motor, it will drain your basement faster than you can say "sump pump" seven times, backwards.2. Dermatologically Tested: Okay, you got me, it's not. Rather, it's TESTED AGAINST RUST! The cast iron build means it’s ready to wage war against the rust monsters that lurk in the damp, dark basement corners.3. Sensible Switch: It features a vertical float switch, possessing the knack of knowing just when to kick in! Sort of like a really good comedian who knows how to read a crowd.CONS:1. Heavyweight Hero: Just like any superhero worth their salt, this guy's got some significant weight to it. Portability isn't its strong suit. It's more of the "stand (firmly) and deliver" kind of champ.2. Noisy Knight: While it combats incoming water like a pro, it’s not the stealthiest of warriors – more like a knight clanking around in a suit of armor. Don’t expect it to go about its business in library silence.3. DIY Diva: Installation isn't rocket science, but if 'DIY' gives you the heebie-jeebies, then you might need to call in reinforcements.In conclusion, the Superior Pump 92341 Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump is the flood-fighting friend every basement needs. Its astounding combination of power, durability, and dedication more than make up for its few quirks. Rated a solid 4.5, only knocking half a star off for being slightly heavy on the decibels and requiring a dose of DIY skills. But hey! Superman's got his kryptonite, and this sump superhero’s got its noise!