Little Giant 5.5-ASP - 1/4 HP Submersible Sump Pump w/ Vertical Float Switch

To my surprise, this pump has been working flawlessly for 9 years! It has been cycling on and off everyday in every season of the year. We even have our water softner emptying into the pit for the last 5 years!

Simple to install. Used in a French drain to pump out low lying area in back yard.

This review is based on the relative performance of the Little Giant 5.5 ASP to our previous 3 sump pumps.The sump location is at the base of a sloped driveway at the entrance to a 2 car garage (approximately 8 foot rise to drain). Located north of Seattle, there is a steady supply of rain and run-off water in the sump. The previous pumps failed within a year due to switch failures or case leaks. The 1/4 horse can easily handle our heaviest rains and has outlasted the previous models (forget the brands) by 2 to 3 times. Would probably last much longer in a sump that only sees occasional use.

Compact size and easy access to threaded output port made for simple installation. Had to cut the power cord and splice into a waterproof box to connect to the buried AC line in the sump.

This review is based on the relative performance of the Little Giant 5.5 ASP to our previous 3 sump pumps.The sump location is at the base of a sloped driveway at the entrance to a 2 car garage (approximately 8 foot rise to drain). Located north of Seattle, there is a steady supply of rain and run-off water in the sump. The previous pumps failed within a year due to switch failures or case leaks. The 1/4 horse can easily handle our heaviest rains and has outlasted the previous models (forget... more