Liberty Pumps 287 - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump w/ Vertical Float

Had a big box 1/3 hp pump for years and my basement was always damp. Did my research online and found this gem. Noticed an immediate difference in the quality of this liberty pump to the big box one. No comparison! The move up to the 1/2 up was all the difference. No more damp floors my basement hasn't been wet since the liberty was installed 3 months ago and we have had some real downpours. I would definitely recommend this pump.

Pump works great and is amazingly quiet. Ended up with the Liberty 287 with the integral vertical float, but because of the large sump in our basement we really should have gone with the 283, which uses the tether float and would have allowed the sump to fill to a higher level and thus the motor to cycle less often. As it is, we have a high water table and the sump fills fairly quickly and the 287 empties it in seconds, so it cycles more than it ideally ought to. As much as I read before buying the pump, I guess the float choice was one detail that I overlooked...I simply bought a pump with the same style of float as was on the pump being replaced.

We also installed a Zoeller 30-0041 Quiet Check Valve, which does a great job. You should not consider installing a new pump without also installing a new check valve.

Pump works great and is amazingly quiet. Ended up with the Liberty 287 with the integral vertical float, but because of the large sump in our basement we really should have gone with the 283, which uses the tether float and would have allowed the sump to fill to a higher level and thus the motor to cycle less often. As it is, we have a high water table and the sump fills fairly quickly and the 287 empties it in seconds, so it cycles more than it ideally ought to. As much as I read before buying... more

Sump Pump arrived quickly. The pump was shipped properly. The pump went in without much effort. The pump runs very smoothly and easily pumps the water up 8'.

We are thrilled at the performance of this pump! It is strong, durable and works very efficiently!

The pump worked great and is 'sturdier' than other makes, especially the built in float. This is the best pump of its size and kind that I have ever had.

I upgraded to this model from Zoeller 1/3 hp. Big improvement, can handle a heavy rain downpour and pumps strong. I like it because the on and of switches takes a little bit longer to activate or deactivate. Less stress on the motor and switch.

I replaced my older (and cheaper) sump pump with th model 287 about 4 months ago. I am very happy so far with the performance of this new unit. It is much quieter than the old unit and has a higher discharge flow rate. It appears to be a very well made unit.

My old liberty model 257 1/3 HP pump was still working after 5 years, but it could not keep up with a vast local influx of water from a tremendous downpour. I had a mild overflow in the basement as a result. I wanted to upgrade with an increased GPH output to handle the load next time. This pump is surprisingly quite and has a larger span for on/off switching than the smaller unit. Given my active sump pump circumstances, this was a good upgrade. Combined with my purchase of the Camis clear silent check value, this unit is working great. I recommend it for the heavy duty jobs.

My old liberty model 257 1/3 HP pump was still working after 5 years, but it could not keep up with a vast local influx of water from a tremendous downpour. I had a mild overflow in the basement as a result. I wanted to upgrade with an increased GPH output to handle the load next time. This pump is surprisingly quite and has a larger span for on/off switching than the smaller unit. Given my active sump pump circumstances, this was a good upgrade. Combined with my purchase of the Camis... more

I had a professional install a whole house system, French drain and sump pit. He had recommended liberty pumps, I did not find out much about it but what I saw was positive. That was back in January, Now its June and the first storm of the Hurricane season Tropical Storm Andrea approached here in NJ 2013, I was so glad that I had this pump.

It was running all night almost every min or so, as the water levels were going from 4 to 10 inches in the pit that fast. I am very happy with the results of the pump, and very glad that I have it, and if I did not, I KNOW that I would have been flooded. 3 Houses next to me were flooded and took 2 days to pump out all the water.

I had a professional install a whole house system, French drain and sump pit. He had recommended liberty pumps, I did not find out much about it but what I saw was positive. That was back in January, Now its June and the first storm of the Hurricane season Tropical Storm Andrea approached here in NJ 2013, I was so glad that I had this pump.

It was running all night almost every min or so, as the water levels were going from 4 to 10 inches in the pit that fast. I am very happy with the... more

Bought this to replace my failing Jim Murray 1/3hp primary pump. This pump is high quality, heavy duty cast iron and is so much quieter than my old pump. We can't even hear it run! The reed switch is unique and seem to be a great feature over the other manufactures.
Made in the USA and came with easy to read instructions. Drains my sump pit in no time and I am extremely happy with the product and the buying experience.

I recently installed a second Liberty 287 pump after the first one failed right out of the box. I installed the first pump a few days before the Spring thaw and it tested fine. Then I came home a few days later to a wet basement...

Sump Pumps Direct swapped me for a new pump without complaint. The second pump has performed like a champ, so maybe the first was just a lemon.The Liberty pump is quiet, seems to pump well, and is supposed to be energy efficient. I guess time will tell how durable and reliable it is.

Bottom line: So far, so good.

I recently installed a second Liberty 287 pump after the first one failed right out of the box. I installed the first pump a few days before the Spring thaw and it tested fine. Then I came home a few days later to a wet basement...

Sump Pumps Direct swapped me for a new pump without complaint. The second pump has performed like a champ, so maybe the first was just a lemon.The Liberty pump is quiet, seems to pump well, and is supposed to be energy efficient. I guess time will tell how durable... more