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Liberty Pumps 280 - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump/Effluent Pump (Non-Automatic)
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Liberty Pumps 280 - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump/Effluent Pump (Non-Automatic)
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- ***NON-AUTOMATIC - Requires Float Switch***
- Submersible Cast Iron Sump Pump
- For high head (up to 30') and/or high output applications
- Liberty's UNI-BODY Casting w/ Epoxy Coated Powder Coat Finish
- A solid, one-piece housing that eliminates lower motor seal
- Rugged, Energy Efficient & Thermally Protected 1/2 HP Motor
- Hermetically sealed, permanently lubricated design
- High-Temperature, Engineered Polymer Impeller
- Vortex style design for superior solid handling
- High Capacity 1-1/2" Discharge
- Will replace most pumps without any plumbing changes
- Quick-Disconnect 10' Standard Power Cord
- Allows for easy replacement of cord without breaking motor seals
- Non-Corrosive Stainless Steel Fasteners
- Increases the lifespan of the pump even in the harshest sump pits
- 416 Stainless Steel Rotor Shaft
- With permanently lubricated bearings for extended pump life
- Removable Stainless Steel Bottom Screen
- Keeps larger debris from damaging the pump
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
280 PUMP
General Information
Product Category
Sump Pump
Base
Base Material
Cast Iron
Min Sump Basin Size
10 Inch
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt
Running Amps
8
Thermal Protection
Yes
Power Cord Length
10 Feet
Oil Free Motor
No
Starting Amps
23
Pump
Housing Material
Cast Iron
Impeller Material
Plastic
Solids Handling Size
.75 inch
Handles Solids
Yes
Float Type
No Switch
GPH @ 0 feet
4080
GPH @ 5 feet
3750
GPH @ 10 feet
3360
GPH @ 15 feet
2940
GPH @ 20 feet
2520
Discharge Port Size
1-1/2 Inch
Check Valve Included
No
Max Head
38 Feet
Submersible
Yes
Engine
Horsepower
.5 HP
Overview
Product Category
Sump Pump
Product Length
9.5 Inches
Product Width
6.5 Inches
Product Height
13 Inches
UPC
671812002805
Reviews
(20)
Liberty Pumps 280 PUMP Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.90
(20 Ratings)
5
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Working Well, So Far. Quiet. A Bit Pricey
By Eric
Connecticut
Purchased 10/28/2024 |
Review Posted 12/31/2024
Installed 2 of these recently to replace our aging pumps. They're working well so far (only been 3 months). Quieter than previous ones. Appear to be solid construction. Cost about twice as much as I wanted to spend, but hoping they last for years. Made in USA. Good reputation. Will see if they last.
Eric Recommends This
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4/5
5/5
5/5
3/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, High Quality, Quiet
Cons:
Expensive
Sewage Pump
By Ralph J
North Dakota
Purchased 07/08/2024 |
Review Posted 07/30/2024
Arrived promptly. The pump looked good and I could tell it was a quality piece of equipment. Pumped like a bandit, reduced my pumping time from one hour down to one-half hour.
Ralph J Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Liberty 280 Workhorse
By James H
Ohio
Purchased 01/29/2024 |
Review Posted 02/20/2024
My last 280 had been in service for a decade so I proactively replaced it with another 280. Great dependable pump at a good price.
James H Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Effluent Pump
By Gregory M
Oregon
Purchased 09/13/2023 |
Review Posted 10/09/2023
Easy to install and it worked as expected
Gregory M Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Whatever
By Teja G
California
Purchased 02/07/2023 |
Review Posted 04/12/2023
This baby rocks and sucks at the same time, it could probably drain the Mississippi.
Teja G Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Store
First Impressions
By Cory G.
GALESBURG, Illinois
Purchased 04/10/2021 |
Review Posted 05/04/2021
So, what "features" come with a sump pump? Especially when you order the version without any type of switch?
As for Quality. If heft is a factor, it is solidly built. Compared to others, this one does have a plastic top.
Performance comes with a very quiet operations factor. Add in a quiet check valve and most wouldn't even recognize when it was running.
Value seemed to be inline from other manufacturers pumps that I was researching.
Handily more quiet than our last one, let's hope it last as long. Not because I had to replace it but I chose to at just over 10 years.
As for Quality. If heft is a factor, it is solidly built. Compared to others, this one does have a plastic top.
Performance comes with a very quiet operations factor. Add in a quiet check valve and most wouldn't even recognize when it was running.
Value seemed to be inline from other manufacturers pumps that I was researching.
Handily more quiet than our last one, let's hope it last as long. Not because I had to replace it but I chose to at just over 10 years.
Cory G. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, Id Buy It Again, Easy To Use
Great Pump
By Jim K.
Holland, Michigan
Purchased 09/08/2020 |
Review Posted 01/05/2021
Great pump. Very smooth starting. Pumping over 1/2 million gallons per year.
Jim K. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Quiet, High Quality, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Liberty Pumps 280
By Tim T.
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Purchased 05/17/2020 |
Review Posted 07/21/2020
This pump is very high quality, moves a lot of water and is whisper quiet. I paired it with a Hydrocheck HC-6000v2 Hi-Lo electronic pump switch and it has worked flawlessly for the past year. The Liberty pumps aren’t the cheapest on the market, but they are built like a tank. Hoping for a few more years of dependable performance (I replace my pumps every 3 years - I consider it cheap insurance).
I highly recommend the Hydrocheck switch over a standard mechanical switch. Just make sure to follow the directions to install a separate grounding wire.
I highly recommend the Hydrocheck switch over a standard mechanical switch. Just make sure to follow the directions to install a separate grounding wire.
Tim T. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, Id Buy It Again, Durable, Exceeded Expectations
Cons:
Heavy
Liberty Pumps 280
By Don M.
Malaga, Washington
Purchased 06/10/2019 |
Review Posted 07/03/2019
I had to replace a failed effluent pump on my septic system. This pump installed without modification. It has only been a month, however it has worked as it should. Very quite, I am not able to hear it even standing over the pump tank. Shipped on time and e-mail notifications were great.
Don M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Price
Cons:
none so far
Great Pump At A Great Price!
By Patrick F.
Columbus, Ohio
Purchased 12/22/2018 |
Review Posted 01/19/2019
I purchased the Liberty 280 1/2 HP Sump Pump and the LevelGuard Z24800A1Z Electronic Sump Pump Switch to replace an aging builder grade pump. Installation was very easy and both components seem to work very well together. I am looking forward to many years of flawless operation.
Patrick F. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Quiet, Price
Product Q&A
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Product Questions
Answered by Ken, the eComfort Product Expert
I recently purchased a Liberty Pumps 280 series (non-automatic with a Pro Series DFC2 Controller). How many starting/running watts are needed for this pump?
Chris M.
from Illinois
September 15, 2019
Is this pump capable of handling water softener and washing machine discharge?
if not, which brand/model can?
Steve K
from Wisconsin
June 06, 2013
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