High-flow submersible ยท PHLEX PRO

PHLEX PRO 1/2 HP Utility Pump

A budget 1/2 HP pump

Updated October 2026

Quick verdict

Cheap mid-size pump.

Strength
Long cord, ETL Listed.
Trade-off
Manual.
Right buyer
Pools and basements.
Horsepower
1/2 HP
Max head / lift (maker)
26 ft
Discharge
1-1/4" NPT
Voltage
110 V
Power source
Corded Electric
Dimensions (seller)
7"L x 6"W x 12"H
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Why it matters

PHLEX PRO rates this 1/2 HP pump at up to 2,650 GPH and 26 ft of head. It pumps down to about 1/8 in through a removable screen.

It has a 1-1/4 in NPT discharge with a 3/4 in hose adapter and a 16.4 ft cord, and it's ETL Listed.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

  • Pools and ponds
  • Basements
  • Garden use

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

  • Long cord
  • ETL Listed
  • Low price

Cons

  • Manual operation
  • Import brand
  • Thin warranty info

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.

MaterialAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)Retailer
Dimensions (seller)7"L x 6"W x 12"HRetailer
Max head / lift (maker)26 ftRetailer
Voltage110 VRetailer
Horsepower1/2 HPRetailer
Model numberKF100297-01Retailer
Discharge1-1/4" NPTRetailer

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Final verdict

A cheap, capable mid-size pump.

Where to buy

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Questions buyers ask

How long is the cord?
16.4 ft.
How low does it drain?
To about 1/8 in.