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Basement Watchdog BW1050 - 1/2 HP Cast Iron & Aluminum Submersible Sump Pump w/ Vertical Float Switch
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Features
Style
Primary
GPH
4000 Gallons
Switch Type
Vertical
- Submersible Sump Pump w/ Dual Float Switch
- Ideal for average water removal
- Energy Efficient, Thermally Protected Split Capacitor Motor
- Use only 4.2 Amps (compared to 10+ amps on other pumps)
- Pump will pay for itself in energy savings
- Dual Float Switches w/ Protective Cage
- Protective cage prevents debris/wires from interfering w/ float
- Provides added redundancy, Won't get hung up
- Industrial Strength Design
- Dual seals to protect the motor
- Upper & lower ball bearings
- Excellent E-rated insulation
- Cast Iron/Cast Aluminum Construction
- Stainless steel shaft and fasteners will not corrode
- Water Cooled Design
- With no oil to leak, pump is environmentally friendly
Specifications
BW1050
Base
Min Sump Basin Size
10 Inch
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt
Running Amps
4.2
Thermal Protection
Yes
Power Cord Length
10 Feet
Oil Free Motor
Yes
Starting Amps
8.4
Pump
Housing Material
Cast Iron
Handles Solids
No
Float Type
Vertical Float
GPH @ 0 feet
4000
GPH @ 10 feet
3200
Discharge Port Size
1-1/2 Inch
Check Valve Included
No
Float On
Adjustable
Float Off
Timer Based
Manual Override
Yes
Engine
Horsepower
.5 HP
Overview
Weight
14 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Width
6 Inches
Product Height
12 Inches
UPC
717301121753
Reviews
(66)
Basement Watchdog BW1050 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Photos and Videos
Customer Rating
4.42
(66 Ratings)
82% recommend this product
5
(48)
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The Problem Is The Plastic Impeller.
By David M.
Bear, Delaware
Purchased 11/03/2020 |
Review Posted 11/25/2020
Great pump except for the plastic impellers that break after about 6 months. I've replaced 3 of them in the last few years.
David M. Does Not Recommend This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
2/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Price
Cons:
Durability
Great Service!
By Albert F.
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Purchased 05/28/2020 |
Review Posted 06/21/2020
Easy replacement of old pump!
Albert F. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Reliable, High Quality, Easy To Use
What I Think About This Product
By Robert K.
Riverview, Michigan
Purchased 03/30/2020 |
Review Posted 04/22/2020
This pump only lasted 3 years and then I went to a bigbox where I bought the unit but they do not sell the main pump. I had to buy it on line and have it shipped. Sump Pumps Direct did a great job getting it to me. Would highly recommend them.
Robert K. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
Sorry to hear that pump only lasted you 3 years. This pump does have a 3 year warranty when bought as a stand alone pump so I would recommend calling our service team regarding this. If this is a replacement pump for our BW4000 "Big Combination System" you may need to replace the check valve for it as well. We can be reached at 800-991-0466 option 3 and are here to help from 9-5 Monday through Friday central time.
Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
3/5
2/5
Pros:
Quiet
Cons:
Unreliable, Durability, Expensive, have to buy main pump on line if it fails
Great Pump
By Steven P.
MICHIGAN CITY, Indiana
Purchased 03/28/2020 |
Review Posted 04/20/2020
Great pump.
Steven P. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Reliable, Id Buy It Again, Durable
Great Product. The Best
By Mustapha J.
Everett, Massachusetts
Purchased 11/18/2019 |
Review Posted 12/10/2019
My old sum pump was noisy, and worked every few minutes. When I put this on, and test it, i was impressed how great it is,then i was waiting for the water to rise up, i got nervous first, but when it reaches the right level, it went up so fast and Quiet.
Mustapha J. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Quiet, High Quality, Exceeded Expectations
Give Me One Dozen Basement Watchdogs To Go! Just Kidding I Am Ju
By Fred S.
Waukegan, Illinois
Purchased 09/23/2019 |
Review Posted 09/24/2019
First of all, I have another review on this pump but I now have two in the pit with a third arriving today but let me explain. I am built on an underground river or high water table and I need all I can get especially since I have a small diameter sump pit. I will have one Liberty pump purchased here at Sump Pumps Direct and three of these Watchdogs all purchased at Sump Pumps Direct.
Now let us do the math. While the jury is still out on the total gallonage these Watchdogs will pump out I believe according to their new instructions and box these will pump 3540 gallons per hour at 10' head height and the Liberty will pump out 3600 gallons per hour so I am at 14,220 GPH with four separate 1 1/2" pipes going from the pit all the way out of the house and to the back yard. Thankfully my yard pitches down and the water moves on from my homestead.
I had a couple of questions so for the first time I decided to call Sump Pumps Direct and wouldn't you know it I got the top dog on the phone and spoke with Jim. He was very nice and helpful. I do want to tell you that in the beginning and all the way until now I am able to purchase and have these shipped with free shipping at a better price than the big box stores now that just amazes me and I am appreciative of his pricing. Thanks again Team Sump Pumps Direct until next Spring and beyond happy pumping!
Now let us do the math. While the jury is still out on the total gallonage these Watchdogs will pump out I believe according to their new instructions and box these will pump 3540 gallons per hour at 10' head height and the Liberty will pump out 3600 gallons per hour so I am at 14,220 GPH with four separate 1 1/2" pipes going from the pit all the way out of the house and to the back yard. Thankfully my yard pitches down and the water moves on from my homestead.
I had a couple of questions so for the first time I decided to call Sump Pumps Direct and wouldn't you know it I got the top dog on the phone and spoke with Jim. He was very nice and helpful. I do want to tell you that in the beginning and all the way until now I am able to purchase and have these shipped with free shipping at a better price than the big box stores now that just amazes me and I am appreciative of his pricing. Thanks again Team Sump Pumps Direct until next Spring and beyond happy pumping!
Fred S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Reliable, I'd Buy It Again, Quiet
Cons:
no cons that i can think of sorry
Great pump overall
By Gary M.
Lake Villa, Illinois
Purchased 07/08/2019 |
Review Posted 07/30/2019
I have a standard 18” pit and I get a lot of water. Because the discharge is on top, I can easily fit two pumps in the pit. The last pump just asked 2 years but went through countless cycles and some 2 day runs where it never shut off. When it finally died I did not file a warranty claim because it performed above and beyond what it was designed to do. So I bought another.
Gary M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
4/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Use, Durable
Perfect Match Of Pump To Float Switch
By Arlan C.
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Purchased 06/26/2019 |
Review Posted 07/17/2019
The pump design is solid and well thought out. THe output is through the top of the housing, not near the bottom. The casing is solid and the 1/2 HP model is the best price/performance combination. You cannot find this paired setup in the stores. Those seems to have the smaller 1/3 hp or a package including a battery back up which costs 3 times what this costs. I used my first one for a special pump well that terminates from a french drain and it works great. I bought the 2nd pair to have as a back up for the two other sumps running in my basement. Easy to install and takes up minimal space.
Arlan C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Reliable, I'd Buy It Again, Durable
Compact Unit For Small Sump Wells, Lacks Longevity.
By Roger S.
BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey
Purchased 05/30/2019 |
Review Posted 06/22/2019
My basement has a rather small sump well diameter wise so this and a Next backup pump both fit with no issues. But the issue I have is corrosion as the casing's material is made of aluminum so the pump will not last very long.
The well is very active when the rain comes, so it gets a lot of use and I regularly will checkup on the operation of the pump. So this pump purchase replaced the same model that split open in 3 places in the housing. This will be the third pump purchase, and they seems to last about 3-4 years or so.
The well is very active when the rain comes, so it gets a lot of use and I regularly will checkup on the operation of the pump. So this pump purchase replaced the same model that split open in 3 places in the housing. This will be the third pump purchase, and they seems to last about 3-4 years or so.
Roger S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
1/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Quiet, Fast, Light Weight
Cons:
Low Quality, Not long lasting
Almost Exact Replacement
By Gene C.
Chatham, New Jersey
Purchased 05/08/2019 |
Review Posted 05/29/2019
I got this pump to replace the 10 year old BW1050 that was part of a battery backup basement watchdog system. The 1050 pump itself was identical, however the pump in the full system had a check valve Screwed into the pump body, the replacement BW1050 did not include that. Had to make a run to plumbing supply store. Unfortunately they did not have the exact same check valve so some additional assembly was required, since the battery back up pump also has a built in check valve, time was spent making getting the install correct... The Moral of the story,,,, if you are ordering this as part of a system,,, order the check valve that goes along with it!
Gene C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Reliable, Price, Quiet, High Quality
Cons:
ensure you have all required connections
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