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🔵 BURCAM 300506S 1/6HP Automatic Submersible Utility Pump - Black/Blue Review

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Revainrating 3 out of 5  
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Description of 🔵 BURCAM 300506S 1/6HP Automatic Submersible Utility Pump - Black/Blue

CORROSION-RESISTANT: Pump body made of non-corrosive thermoplastic. AUTOMATIC OPERATION: The Little General pump will automatically shut off when water surface is emptied. GARDEN HOSE COMPATIBLE: 3/4 in discharge for easy installation to empty multiple water surfaces. SUBMERSIBLE UTILITY PUMP: Designed for emptying water surfaces without the need of supervision. PUMPING FEATURES: Bottom suction to 1/8'' depth with a a portable application and a maximum pumping lift of 15 feet. PEACE OF MIND PUMPING OPERATION: Specifically design for draining flooded basements, spas, small pools, flat rooftops, and window wells without the need of supervision.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The only pump that can stay plugged in

I searched through pretty much every pump I could find to find a pump that can stay plugged in and still work when water and the required function is on are. I've tried things in the past like a pond pump that shuts itself off automatically when it's dry, but even the instructions for that pump clearly state that it shouldn't be left plugged in.

Pros
  • Free for educational use
Cons
  • High price

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not as useful as expected

Seemed to clog easily. We put it in a window well which is advertised but clogged slightly due to sediment in the window well (we have gravel on the bottom). and started working again. Also, we have a hose that goes up and out the window. When the auto shut-off shuts off the pump, any water that was currently in the hose will be recirculated through the pump and returned to the right place.

Pros
  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Was damaged

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The pump does what it's supposed to do, but?

The pump pumps water as it should, but is not dependent on the function of the float switch. I bought one of these in June 2018 and less than 2 years later in February 2020 the switch failed. Then I bought another one and in less than 8 months the switch wouldn't turn on either. It would be a guarantee, but I see no reason to want another. It is better to buy a pump without a float and use an external one. I didn't use the pumps much, like a condensate pump, and also pumped out the sump about 2

Pros
  • Absolute legend
Cons
  • Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Worked for a while and then wouldn't turn off

I installed this pump in one of my window wells to pump excess water during heavy rain. Leaves clog the device. The pump has been running for some time and required annual maintenance cleaning to ensure the float was working properly. Unfortunately, the float sensor stopped working after about 2 years, causing the pump to run non-stop. I immediately found the problem that the pump didn't burn out, but the pump is now useless for my application and $100 was wasted.

Pros
  • Durable finish
Cons
  • I'll add later

Revainrating 3 out of 5

If it works, then it's fine.

I bought this pump because of a leak in my basement that had a drainage problem. I placed the pump over the drain which is the lowest point and it works fine when it works, but I've had 3 instances where the water was clogged and the switch wouldn't start the pump. I had to put my boots on and turn off a pump to get water in to make it work. After I did that, he was fine and doing what he was supposed to do. Until next time. It goes without saying that it was very uncomfortable. If you do…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Fits

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not recommended for use as a drain pump

This pump is probably good for something, but I wouldn't recommend it for use if you want to set it up and forget it; You know the whole purpose of an automatic on/off function. Very seldom has it actually worked properly and at the moment it just hums loudly and doesn't move the water. Be careful how low you set it. I have a 25ft garden hose with about a 6ft head and a 0.5psi check valve (doesn't open the 1/2lb spring check valve) and it barely works. I think it burned out after a very short…

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  • Best in Niche
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