{"product_id":"1-3-hp-eflnt-sump-1-ph","title":"1\/3 HP EFLNT SUMP 1 PH","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1lpshq4\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e💧 Liberty Pumps Model 251 Submersible Sump Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eIt’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e1\/3 HP heavy-duty submersible sump pump\u003c\/strong\u003e used to remove groundwater from basement sump pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gh8ooi\" data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e⚙️ Key specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gvfz9n\" data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eModel: \u003cstrong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e251\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ccpc1n\" data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eHorsepower: \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e1\/3 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dmfbsa\" data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eType: \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eSubmersible sump \/ effluent pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1klwlmx\" data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eCast iron body (industrial-grade durability)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c769vq\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eVoltage: \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e115V single phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dfynlb\" data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eDischarge size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e1-1\/2 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bezamd\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eMax flow: about \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e3,000 GPH (varies with lift height)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dk5qhv\" data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eMax head: ~\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e23 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mqrelf\" data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eSwitch: \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eTether float (automatic operation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bpuxy1\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eCord length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e~10 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"io021h\" data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"653\"\u003e🔧 What it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"691\"\u003eThis pump sits inside a sump pit and:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"abhp6o\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eCollects groundwater from perimeter drains or foundation drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bqe65\" data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eAutomatically turns on when water rises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1prp8rj\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"860\"\u003ePumps water out of the basement through a discharge line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a952o4\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eTurns off when water level drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gua6c\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e🏠 Where it’s used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fq5dqm\" data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eResidential basements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kdwyr8\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eCrawlspaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nnhwof\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eLight commercial drainage systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yyekt2\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eFlood prevention systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14mrwrq\" data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e🧠 Simple explanation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eIt’s basically a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eheavy-duty basement water pump that automatically turns on when your sump pit fills up and pushes water out of the house so your basement doesn’t flood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wolc5i\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e💪 Why people use the Liberty 251\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ctxh7\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eVery durable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003ecast iron construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"144omsj\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eReliable “workhorse” pump (common contractor choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qzyor\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eHandles frequent cycling in wet basements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15i3xvl\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eEasy replacement in standard sump pits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"sd68po\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e⚠️ Important note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bwnkoz\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eprimary sump pump only\u003c\/strong\u003e (not a battery backup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"axe2r8\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eTypically paired with:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1alhx63\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003echeck valve (to prevent backflow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nbl0y3\" data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003ebackup pump or alarm system in flood-prone homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LIBERTY PUMPS","offers":[{"title":"Default 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