Why it matters
The 287 is Liberty's premium 1/2 HP sump pump. A one-piece UniBody cast iron housing removes a lower motor seal, and the oil-filled motor is hermetically sealed with thermal overload protection.
Permanently lubricated upper and lower bearings, a removable stainless steel screen and a quick-connect cord make it serviceable. Liberty lists about 75 GPM and 37 ft of head.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Wet basements
- High lifts
- Owners who want the best
Look elsewhere if
- Sewage or toilet waste
- Draining pools or floors (a utility pump is cheaper)
- Homes that need a backup but have only one pump
Pros and cons
Pros
- 37 ft head
- UniBody casting
- Quick-connect cord
Cons
- Price
- 2-year warranty
- Heavy
Limitations to weigh
- Maximum head is where flow drops to zero; at your lift the pump moves less than its maximum flow. Size it with the sizing calculator.
- Fit a check valve on the discharge so water in the pipe doesn't fall back into the pit after each cycle.
- Check your pit diameter against the switch: vertical floats fit narrow pits, tethered floats need room to swing.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Cast Iron | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 10"L x 10"W x 13"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 19.5 lb | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 75 GPM | Retailer |
| Max head / lift (maker) | 37 ft | Retailer |
| Voltage | 115 V | Retailer |
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP | Retailer |
| Model number | 287 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 years from purchase | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A premium pump for demanding basements.
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