Q: Is the Storm Pro Ba33m 1/3 HP UL inspected? by Gregory Speicher from Pennsylvania on January 28, 2012
A: No they are not, but they do carry the CSA certification.
CSA International (Canadian Standards Association), a member of the CSA Group, is a provider of product testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products. Recognized in the U.S., Canada and around the world, CSA’s marks appear on billions of products worldwide.
CSA International certification marks indicate that a product, process or service has been tested to a Canadian or U.S. standard and it meets the requirements of an applicable CSA standard or another recognized document used as a basis for certification. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: 1. What HP do I need for 16 ft lift? 2. Water from the basement is contaminated with with iron oxide looks like red slime. What is the brand or type of sump pump can you recommend? Thanks, Joe by Joe from New Jersey on December 13, 2011
A: At 16 feet of lift, pretty much any 1/2HP or greater pump should do the job for you. However, due to the iron oxide contaminated water, the pumps may not last as long as they would under normal water conditions. Zoeller, StormPro and Pro Series pumps are some of our top brands and based on the water table in your area, I would say to stick with a 1/2HP if you're in a low-medium water table area and a 3/4HP only if your in a high water table area that experiences a lot of potential flooding. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: I just purchased the Stormpro BA 75M pump and the plastic flange is broken. Do you have replacement flanges and the gasket?. The flange is for a 2 inch discharge pipe.
Thanks, Ron by Ron Ukleja from New Jersey on November 05, 2011
A: Unfortunatley, we do not offer replacement parts. You might however, try calling StormPro tech support at (800) 323-1665, ext.231 for further assistance. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: The Stormpro Model BA-75M does this come with a Check Valve?
If I am replacing an existing Sump Pump can I use the existing check valve of my Sump Pump to install a new Stormpro Model BA-75M? by Anonymous from New Jersey on October 16, 2011
A: The StormPro model BA-75M as with all of our sump pumps, does not come with a check valve. It is always recommended to change out the check valve when replacing a pump. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: Can you tell me wjhat are the start up and running wattage of the 1/2 and 3/4 StormkPro. I need those reqiurements in order to size my stand-by generator. Thanks
by Jef Hoeberichts from New Jersey on May 21, 2011
A: Unfortunately, we only list the running amps (BA-33M - 4.5 amps and BA-50M - 5.8 amps). You might try calling StormPro tech support at (800) 323-1665 x231 for the starting amp ratings. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: I currently have a 1/3 hp Hydromatic Pentair Water sump pump that the builder put in about 2 years ago. It almost was overwhelmed a few times over the past two years. With the heavy rains in PA this spring my basement flooded twice as the pump could not handle the water intake during the storms. In addition I have a high water table. Would you recommend a bump up to this 3/4 hp beast? I want to make sure that I am doing everything I can to prevent a future flooded basement. by Eric Altenburger from Pennsylvania on May 18, 2011
A: You have a few options. 1. You might want to consider adding a battery backup system. These systems will not only work during power outages to provide extra security but will also kick in when your primary pump is unable to keep up with the incoming rush of water. 2. Adding a second primary pump with a the float switch set at a higher level than your main pump. Note that you would need to get a pump with a "piggyback" style switch such as the StormPro BA series pumps that can be attached to the discharge and set at any height. 3. Bump up to a 1/2HP primary pump. Going from a 1/3HP to a 3/4HP is too large of a jump and would cause issues such as cycling too often and shortening the life of the pump. Bigger is not always better when it comes to sump pumps. One last option might be to have a UTILITY pump to handle situations where heavy rains can cause a possible flooding situation. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: i need a pump to lift 25 ft what would you have by Galen from Indiana on May 10, 2011
A: This StormPro model BA-75M would do the job for you. This model will pump about 2400 GPH at 25 feet of head. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: High water table basement. In heavy rains, I sometimes need to use two 1/2 HP sump pumps to handle flow. Would this be a good primary pump or should I use a sewage pump? by Jim from Illinois on March 14, 2011
A: Sewage pumps should not be used in a sump pit. The pump you inquired about should work fine for your application. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: How does the sump pump connect to the independent float switch, Does the pump plug into the switch and the switch plugs into the power? by Mark from New Jersey on February 09, 2011
A: Yes, most external float switches utilize this design. It's consider a "Piggyback" style plug. Very similar to how sets of Christmas lights connect to each other. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: Will I be able to use this pump outdoors, from the spring to the fall during the rainy periods. by Frank from Pennsylvania on January 30, 2011
A: Yes, this pump can be used outdoors. Just make sure to clean the intake screen on a regular basis to maintain optimal pumping performance. by Jim, Product Expert
Q: Hi Jim. I know the float can be attached to discharge line. I'm wondering what the maximum On/Off points are. Looking to figure out how many inches of water will be pumped out per cycle. Thanks. by Charlie from New York on January 05, 2011
A: The on/off differential for the float switch is about 6.5". by Jim, Product Expert
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Jim's Recommendation
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty pump, choose a StormPro. These pumps were originally sold only by plumbers, contractors and plumbing distributors. Now you have the opportunity to buy what the professionals do.
These pumps are built to last, bottom line. With a volute and motor housing made of cast iron and stainless steel, they will provide years of reliable operation. They also use a cast iron impeller which extends the life of the pump even longer.
StormPro pumps use high efficiency motors that cost less to operate and discharge more water than standard pumps. If you don’t believe it, compare similar HP pumps to these and you’ll see for yourself that these pumps use fewer amps to operate and provide a higher output.
The last reason why we recommend these pumps is because of the float switch. They are adjustable and can be mounted on the discharge pipe. This is a great feature if you have a deep sump pit or if you live in an area with a high water table. You can increase the amount of time between cycles and extend the life of your pump. Last, but not least, since these pumps use a piggyback type switch, they can be replaced if necessary without having to replace the pump.
January 09, 2012
James Spencer, MA
StormPro BA-75M
I needed a pump that could handle more water than my current 1/3hp upright that I have used for years. Normally this pump meets my requirements most of the year, except in mid winter when it warms up and we get rain instead of snow. With the ground still frozen the water can perk and I end up with a lot of water in my cellar which has a dirt floor.
This happens again in early spring when the water level is up in the lake in front of my house. In the spring, as long as we don't get a lot of rain the 1/3hp can handle it. When it can't I have to use an additional pump to relieve the situation. I have a 1hp manhole pump which I have to run manually to put it on and off. This is a real pain and I hope the StormPro solves my problem.
As of now, I have the StormPro set up and plumbed to take whatever comes in, out of the cellar. It hasn't been needed yet, but when I turned it on I could hardly hear it run. Based on the pump's specs, I'm sure it will more than meet my needs.
I don't know if I should have rated it yet, as I haven't really used it.
I needed a pump that could handle more water than my current 1/3hp upright that I have used for years. Normally this pump meets my requirements most of the year, except in mid winter when it warms up and we get rain instead of snow. With the ground still frozen the water can perk and I end up with a lot of water in my cellar which has a dirt floor.
This happens again in early spring when the water level is up in the lake in front of my house. In the spring, as long as we don't get a lot of rain the 1/3hp can handle it. When it can't I have to use an additional pump to reli... more
October 19, 2011
Ron Lebanon, PA
Storm Pro Sump Pump
We recently had severe rain storms that we had never experienced before. Although our old low cost pedestal pump did not breakdown, it could not quite keep up with the flow of water coming into the basement. We did have a small spare sump that we had to use in tandem and they, together, barely kept up. With that experience we had to re-evaluate our sump pump setup.
We looked at three different models Sump Pump Direct had and decided to go with this one which was considered the best. We wanted a model that would be efficient, durable and have high output. This unit appears to have all of that with the output being around 3 times what our old pedestal pump had. It was extremely easy to install and super quiet. When it kicks on all you see is the rapid disappearance of the water in the sump water container.
Although I hope this past rain storm was the worst we were to ever experience, we now feel much more comfortable knowing that this pump should handle any record-breaking rain storm of the future.
We recently had severe rain storms that we had never experienced before. Although our old low cost pedestal pump did not breakdown, it could not quite keep up with the flow of water coming into the basement. We did have a small spare sump that we had to use in tandem and they, together, barely kept up. With that experience we had to re-evaluate our sump pump setup.
We looked at three different models Sump Pump Direct had and decided to go with this one which was considered the best. We wanted a model that would be efficient, durable and have high output. This unit appear... more
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