Sealey WPD235A Submersible Dirty Water Pump

Peter 11/04/2011 08:37:22

I only learned about the duty limit on hours of continuous running (6 hours) after i took delivery of the pumpand read the detailed specs :-). this replaces a pond pump that ran continuously for around 3 years for a big pond but that in the end failed . It needed to be cleaned of weeds and muck regularly or it would foul. i let it go untended for too long one time too many and it failed. :-( so, i got a digital timer, coupled it with rcd protection and have set the pump to run 3 hours on, 3 hours off, 7 days a week. we will see how long it lasts. it needs to last for 9 months to be as cost effective as the pump it replaces. the previous pump was a clean water fish pond pump that cost £260 so by comparison this pump is very reasonably priced. flow is strong. the deciding factor for me was that it is a dirty water pump so should need less attentiion.

Graham 26/11/2010 20:45:54

I have had three and one is still in service. One failed within a couple of months and sealey refused to repair it under warranty. They are the judge and jury in deciding if any signs of use can be classed as abuse. pumps well when it works. The dangly cable and float devise is a terrible idea and just begs to get snagged up. I had to build a quite elaborate enclosure to ensure it couldn't happen. i am just waiting for this to give up the ghost and have an american zoeller pump waiting to do the job on a permanent basis.

Rob 20/10/2010 22:00:51

Great quality and does what it says on the packaging.

A 29/09/2010 09:21:21

Bought to clear excess rain water from our cellar. seems well built and performed very well when tested before installation. takes a little time to set the switch so that it comes on at the correct water depth.

Tony 06/04/2010 09:16:59

Yes very good pump, have two of these now. One to empty a septic tank and one for draining an hot tub.

Martin 29/03/2010 17:35:31

Very good pump for small price.I found the whole transaction excellent.The pump is running 14 hours daily and so far no problems,in fact it is far more powerful than 250 euro pump it is replacing.Thank you very much for great service.