Why it matters
PANRANO rates this 1.5 HP pump at up to 5,600 GPH at 5 ft and 30 ft maximum head. A water sensor switch with a non-return valve lets it drain to about 1/3 in without backflow.
It's plug-in to run and unplug to stop; the maker says it doesn't support automatic start and stop. A 1-1/2 in discharge hose is recommended for full flow.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Draining large pools
- Big flood cleanups
- High-flow on a budget
Look elsewhere if
- Permanent sump pits (a sump pump with a switch suits better)
- Sewage or grey water with solids
- Unattended running on manual models
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very high flow
- Non-return valve
- Removable strainer
Cons
- No automatic mode
- Import brand
- Needs a 1-1/2 in hose for full flow
Limitations to weigh
- Manual pumps run only while switched on; stay with the pump so it doesn't run dry.
- A garden-hose outlet limits flow; use the larger discharge where the pump has one.
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 | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 9.4"L x 7.4"W x 14.5"H | Retailer |
| Max flow (maker) | 93 GPM | Retailer |
| Max head / lift (maker) | 30 ft | Retailer |
| Voltage | 120 V AC | Retailer |
| Horsepower | 1.5 HP | Retailer |
| Model number | 1 | Retailer |
| Discharge | 1-1/2" | Retailer |
| Housing | thermoplastic | Retailer |
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Final verdict
The most flow per dollar for supervised jobs.
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Questions buyers ask
Is it automatic?
No, plug in to run and unplug to stop.
What hose works best?
A 1-1/2 in discharge hose.