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Flotec E50VLT Sump Pump Assessment

The Flotec E50VLT Sump Pump is designed to waterproof crawl spaces and basements and keep them dry. In this article, we will review and provide specifications for this powerful sump pump. Flotec is our #1 selling and installed sump pump for crawl space encapsulation and waterproofing.

Sump Pump Reliability

The cast iron design of the E50VLT sump pump makes it very reliable when you need it most. All sump pumps generate heat and the cast iron is able to withstand that heat better than its plastic counterparts. The cast iron design also makes it more resistant to corrosion. However, rust is still a major enemy you will battle so maintenance the sump pump annually. Lack of maintenance will reduce the life expectancy of all sump pumps.

Cast iron sumps pumps are extremely durable for crawl space waterproofing. They can extract large amounts of water and handle extreme pressure. This makes the cast iron design of the Flotec E50VLT sump pump and better choice over plastic pumps. Make sure you always install a Pump Sentry Battery Back-up System with your sump pump.

The Power of the E50VLT Sump Pump

The Flotec E50VLT Sump Pump boasts a very strong 1/2 HP motor. This powerful pump moves lots of water but also is energy efficient and quiet compared with other sump pumps. The height you discharge the water does affect performance of all sump pumps. We have had no issues with the Flotec sump pump performing optimally in every crawl space installed. Pumping performance will vary with battery back-up system.

Discharge height 0' 5' 10' 15' 20' 22' Max
Gal/min 80 72 61 44 17
Gal/hr 4800 4320 3660 2640 1020

 

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E-50VLT Sump Pump Specifications

  • BODY CONSTRUCTION:  Cast Iron
  • HORSEPOWER:  1/2
  • MAXIMUM CAPACITY:  80 GPM
  • SWITCH TYPE:  Vertical
  • FLOW AT 10' LIFT:  61 GPM
  • SWITCH ON LEVEL:  7-1/2"
  • MINIMUM SUMP DIAMETER:  10"
  • SWITCH OFF LEVEL:  3"
  • MINIMUM SUMP DEPTH:  10"
  • DISCHARGE PIPE SIZE:  1-1/2" Female NPT
  • MINIMUM PIPE SIZE:  1-1/4"
  • MAXIMUM SOLID HANDLING SIZE:  3/8"
  • CORD LENGTH:  10'
  • AMP DRAW:  6 amps
  • VOLTAGE:  115V, 60 HZ
  • RECOMMENDED BREAKER:  15 amp
  • LIQUID TEMP RANGE:  32°F to 70°F(0°-21°C)
  • AGENCY LISTING:  CSA and CUS
  • WARRANTY: 5-years
  • ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:  none

What Next?

Do you need help with crawl space dehumidifiers or encapsulation in your home and you live in Georgia, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Kentucky? If so, please contact us to schedule your assessment. Also, let us know in the comments below if you'd like to suggest a future blog post.

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About Michael Church

Michael Church has been involved with indoor air quality since 2005 and feels the unhealthy crawl space is one of the major problems causing poor indoor air quality.

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