Possibly. Every application has slightly different needs based on pipe lift height and runoff distance. Not all pits are sized the same either, and different pipe diameters are sometimes used in different areas where local codes may vary. The point is, you don't want to under-size a pump because it will run too often and burn out quicker. Having a pump slightly more powerful than your needs isn't a bad thing, either. While we'd need to get more information to properly size a pump for you, generally most residential applications have a 1/3-1/2HP pump sweet spot for most "average" home pit applications.

Hello, it really doesn't matter that much if the washing machine and utility sink drain into that pit as that's fairly common. If the pump that was installed lasted for a minimum 5-7 years, they will be fine with installing/replacing with the same or comparable pump. If you can provide a model# or HP rating, we can point you in the right direction with a suggestion or two, but to do this, you'll need to call in and speak to our product specialists. You're on the right track with having some of the right information already. You can quickly estimate by using our sizing tool, and give us a call for more details. www.sumppumpsdirect.com/stories/1496-How-to-Easily-Size-a-Primary-Sump-Pump.html

It all depends on what you're connecting that hose to, and the sprinkler requirements. Sump pumps don't generally provide much pressure and that pressure might be required to operate the sprinkler. If you can call in and share how high and how far (in feet) you're pumping the water and the GPM & PSI requirements for the sprinkler, we can see what pumps we might be able to suggest for you. We'd also need to know your voltage and hertz requirements for that pump.

We will not make recommendations or consult against your city/state governments. You need to go through the proper certified channels within your city and follow all code requirements. The local/state codes will tell you all of the information you're asking about. If the city has no requirements for what you need to use, you have many choices as long as the correct metrics are used to size the pump you choose and will handle your lift requirements.

We would need to know the square footage of the affected area or area contributing to this flooding and if it is all dirt/grass, all cement or a combination. The best way for us to assist you is to visit our contact us page and either live chat with us, call in, or send an email. www.sumppumpsdirect.com/contact_us.php

@@PowerEquipmentDirect Thanks so much.

Really there's no way to tell. Check with your local municipality to see if they have any info on water tables in your location location but I always say, you can NEVER oversize your sump pit.

@@PowerEquipmentDirect found the water table 9ft down in spring. Seems lower in winter. I live near a river

Hello. The Liberty 253 should be a great fit as a replacement. www.sumppumpsdirect.com/Liberty-Pumps-253-3-Sump-Pump/p62833.html

Sump pumps are not really the best choice for pool draining. Most pools have a pump/drain valve. But if you need something different, you should look into submersible utility pumps, which will be a much faster solution: www.waterpumpsdirect.com/pumps/submersible-utility-pumps.html Learn More: www.waterpumpsdirect.com/stories/272-How-to-Pick-the-Perfect-Submersible-Water-Pump.html

When you oversize a pump, yes, it pumps more gallons per minute and it pumps more often, meaning it's using more electricity. On pumps with mechanical switches, those switches are also working faster and every time they turn on, that spark at the switch contact heats up. And the constant sparking doesn't do the switch contacts any favors, and is typically the main point of failure. You can also think of putting a 1/2HP sump pump that can do over 50GPM in a 5-gallon bucket...you'll be bottoming out the bucket many more times in a 24-hr period than with a smaller pump, granted the flow of water into the bucket is consistent between the two pumps. When you have a larger basin that holds more water, the ratio of that amount of water to what the pump can produce is less important. That's another reason that we always say, you don't want to oversize the pump but you can ALWAYS oversize the basin.

​@@PowerEquipmentDirect So say the water situation in my area would fill my crock at 20 gallons an hour. In two scenarios I have either a small pump or a large pump. In boths casea I will set the float to the same level, so either will pump 20 gallons per cycle. Using the small pump, it runs for 20 seconds on the hour. Using the large pump, it runs for 15 seconds on the hour. Neither will run more often than the other because the supply of water coming into the crock is 20 gallons per hour. The large pump doesn't magically have more water to pump before the next interval. Other than some technical difference of ground water possibly trickling in faster during the 5 second difference, which seems insanely irrelevant, I don't see why "it pumps more often".

Interesting discussion. I've always heard that cycling the pump on and off is what kills the pump. Ideally you should have the largest basin feasable and set the switch to turn on when the water is very high in the basin and off when very low. I am very curious to see what is the optimal " run" time for most sump pumps is. Thanks for the input.