“Easy enough to install, but 2 issues. First, it would not suck out any water until I removed the foot valve. Also, there are no extensions to lower the float and suction pipe - so in my pit the pump does not kick in until all of the drain tile is full and will only drain down to the top of the tile inlets. Called Liberty and no extensions are available. So this pump will work ok, but not as I expected.”
“Pleasantly surprised at just how easy this was to install. I have a Liberty pump as my primary electric pump but of course wanted a backup. Compared to battery backup units this unit is a champ. I wedged a 1-1/2" PVC pipe from my ceiling to the floor and fastened it to the ceiling beams to fasten this pump to because I didn't want it attached to my existing electric pump pipe. The instructions state not to "Y" the output to your main pump but I couldn't see the harm. Even thought this unit has a check valve, I added an external one anyway. I unscrewed the fitting from the pump and added a 90 degree fitting because it fit my application better, no issues. If I had one complaint, it creates a major water hammer effect when it comes on and off. I solved that by adding a separate section of PEX to handle the hammer. It comes on when water rises about 1" above where the electric pump would kick on.”
“Installed as a back up pump. Very easy installation. Only took me about an hour. Be aware however, that the recommended backflow preventer for this pump is expensive. About $170+. I consulted a licensed plumber who recommended an alternative that was much cheaper and met my local codes. The pump tested and ran great.”
“Best back up sump pump you can buy. Power went out just 3 weeks after the installation and it worked flawless for two days. I like the sure on off switch. That is the problem with other pumps that turn on and stay on. This one appears to have a much better switch process. Very Happy”
“I'm a licensed plumber in Ohio, I would definitely recommend this product over a battery back up sump. Please do not install into existing sump discharge line like the other pictures and reviews posted here. It says in directions to install sj-10 with its own discharge line exiting house. If you tie into existing sump discharge line you run the high risk of flooding your house with the city water pressure. Great product, but please follow directions.”
“A hefty product, no doubt, but a little vague on directions which is why 4 stars and not 5 stars. I had to visit one website (SharkBite) and call Liberty 800 SUpport to figure out what the Manual was talking about on a couple points. All in all, an easy installation and it works as advertised so far. This replaces a cheaper make and model from another company that leaked after a month.”
“I installed this after we experienced an abnormally high amount of rain during the spring of 2015. My primary sump was able to keep up, but I was concerned with possible power outages or if my primary pump failed.Installation was a breeze using SharkBite adapters and PEX pipe. The only tedious part of this task was attaching the pump to the lid of my sump pit. My goal was to create a complete seal once I placed the assembly into the pit. This is because I have a radon mitigation system that requires a sealed sump pit. To complete this task, I needed to remove the float assembly and slide the sump pit lid onto this pump. I then replaced the float assembly, creating one unit that included this pump and my sump pump lid.It has been nearly six months since I have installed this. It has not needed to kick on, but I test it every other month to verify its operation. Peace of mind is a wonderful thing.”
