For those people who have ever had a flood in their basement or a flooded swimming pool cover, know exactly what a Utility Pump is. The Model 260 Submersible Pump from Liberty Pumps is a reliable and dependable submersible pump. The pump is fully submersible, unlike other pumps that only go in half way. The pump hooks up to a 3/4″ garden hose connection.
The Liberty Pump 260 Submersible pump is perfect for residential homes as well as some light commercial applications. Other submersible pumps don’t have the capacity of the Model 260. The 260 works with a 1/6 horsepower, 115 volts and 2-amp motor. This motor is reliable and will get the job done for you. The Model 260 pump is also great for irrigation purposes too. But the most common use is the pumping out of the basement.
Some of the specs to this pump are if you have a 0 foot head you will use about 17 gallons per minute, 5 foot head you will use 16 gallons per minute, 10 foot head with 14 gallons per minute, 15 foot head you will use 12 gallons per minute, 20 foot head with 9 gallons per minute and 25 foot head you will use 5 gallons per minute. The high the foot head you have the less amount of water you will use. These specs are figured for United States gallons per minute.
Some great features of the Model 26 Submersible Utility Pumps is that you get an 8 foot power cord, a shaft seal and a lip seal to prevent leakage making the pump more efficient. The motor is protected by thermal overload. The impeller is a self-cleaning trash type, which means that you won’t have to take apart the pump all the time to clean out the impeller. The pump is made from a Thermoplastic material. This is a protective plastic that can withstand the stress of the pump, the impact of the pump and will resist any corrosion or rust. This pump is one of the best in the business and you will get your money’s worth. If you want quality from your utility pump then Liberty Pump Model 260 Submersible Utility Pump is what you need.
When we get those flooded streets in hurricane season, these pumps will work well in places in Florida and Texas where hurricanes seem to hit most often. You can save a lot of money by investing in a Liberty Submersible Pump. The pump works with a high efficiency, so wouldn’t you rather spend some money once on a good pump like the Liberty 260 or spend hundreds of dollar an hour for someone to come and pump out your basement. The pump weighs only about 7-1/2 pounds and is about 9-1/5 inches in height and 7″ in width. Very light and compact, easy to use and even easier to store. You don’t have to have three people to carry one pump and when you are done with it you can store it on a shelf in the basement or garage.
