UL rated sump pump to drain pool

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Davegnh

Davegnh

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Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I was looking for a low cost with relatively good flow rate (drain 4-5K gallons in a couple hrs). I just bought this unit that claimed UL but item I received was not marked. I dont like the idea of putting a non UL or ETL rated equipment in the water. I only use it 2X times a year I guess I could just a home depot one but they are 2X price for a much smaller unit.

Amazon.com They had a fake marking on the listing. Any one have a decent 1hp Ul rated model they would recommend?
thanks,

David
 
It's not claiming a 4K gal/hr rating, but I use the 2k gal/hr "Drummond" 1/3hp submersible pump from Horrible Fright for this (SKU #63318). It carries both a CSA and UL rating. Here is the UL page - E197437 for CENTRAL PURCHASING L L C, DBA HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS | UL Solutions

These pumps do go on sale pretty regularly, and when I bought mine there was an Inside Track discount, but you just have to wait for those offers to roll around. I've had mine for around two years and I've used it to pump some pretty nasty stuff. I bought it when our main water line in the front yard blew and when they dug the yard up, it rapidly filled with water to the point it looked like I had a moat in front of my house. It had no issues pushing muddy nasty water out, even though it wasn't rated for that, so I'm pretty happy with it overall. They do have bigger utility pumps, but that's the only one I have any experience with.

Edit: Home Depot has a 1/3 horse pump as well, which is automatic as a bonus, but it's $80 more than this one. It claims to have a CSA rating.
 
I use an cheap pump I bought from Home Depot 10 years ago and it works just fine. Not sure the flow rating but it does take a little while to drop my level to where I want it in the fall.

That said, I would not worry about whether it is a real certification or not because you should be plugging it into a GFCI protected outlet and more importantly, NOT entering the pool with an energized pump/extension cord in it under any circumstances regardless of who the manufacturer of the pump is.
 
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griffths said:
That said, I would not worry about whether it is a real certification or not because you should be plugging it into a GFCI protected outlet and more importantly, NOT entering the pool with an energized pump/extension cord in it under any circumstances regardless of who the manufacturer of the pump is.
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Griff,

That was my very first thought... :goodjob:

Jim R.
 
MFG got back to me and said it was UL rated (I don't believe them fully no registration number was giving). I just don't like the false advertising of so many products. Ill probably keep it assuming it works as ones from HD and Harbor Frieght were 2X the cost for lots less flow. I only use it in the spring and fall to drain the pool. Thanks for the help.
 
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Davegnh said:
MFG got back to me and said it was UL rated (I don't believe them fully no registration number was giving). I just don't like the false advertising of so many products. Ill probably keep it assuming it works as ones from HD and Harbor Frieght were 2X the cost for lots less flow. I only use it in the spring and fall to drain the pool. Thanks for the help.
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Plug it into a GFCI, and don't let anyone in the pool while the sump is in the water, plugged in or not.
 
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PoolStored said:
Plug it into a GFCI, and don't let anyone in the pool while the sump is in the water, plugged in or not.
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IMO, UL or not. (y)

Cords rub on the patio.
Rodents chew the cord in storage
A common fail point is the cord connection at the pump from pulling it out.

Visual inspection only does so much and I wouldn't ever let anyone in the pool with a 110V electrical device.
 

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