Little Giant 6-CIA 1/3 Horsepower Submersible Sump Pump

by Little Giant

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Little Giant 6-CIA has a diaphragm pressure switch which engages the pump at 7-Inch to 10-Inch water level and turns it off at 1-Inch to 4-Inch. It is one of the most popular sump pumps and works extremely well for moving large volumes of water. It has 1/3 HP shaded pole motor with overload protection and is designed for continuous duty. Typical applications include commercial, industrial, and home uses where liquid must be transferred or recirculated.

Product Description

For residential and light commercial use, the Model 6 Series manually operated sump pump provides efficient and reliable service. Pump feature a 1 1/2in. discharge with a maximum lift of 18ft.. Polycarbonate cover and polypropylene volute-base. UL and CSA listed. 1-year limited warranty. Flow (GPH): 2,760, Volts: 115, HP: 3/10, Max. Total Head (ft.): 17.3, Max. Suction Lift (ft.): 18, Discharge Port (in.): 1 1/2, Pump Housing: Cast Iron Housing with Protective Epoxy Coating for Corrosion Resistance, Volute: Nylon, Impeller Shaft: Nylon, Power Cord (ft.): 8, Thermal Overload Protection: Yes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.5 x 6 inches ; 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000JG80JS
• Item model number: 6-CIA
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87,955 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Pump for the $$$ Saved my neighbor, October 28, 2011

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John Anderson (From NH now in Woodbridge, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Giant 6-CIA 1/3 Horsepower Submersible Sump Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

I currently have the exact same pump installed in my basement. This pump has been in service for 10+ years and it has been pumping almost every day keeping my finished basement dry. I bought this pump for a backup after a neighbor's pump failed and his basement started to flood. I used my old pump to save my neighbors basement from further damage.

Thanks Little Giant...

John

5.0 out of 5 stars The dry basement solution, September 30, 2011

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Jim - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Little Giant 6-CIA 1/3 Horsepower Submersible Sump Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

I had one of these for years and bought another brand for a new sump I dug. Ouch. Will not do that again. This is a solid piece of equipment and well worth the money if it lasts the 10+ years it's counteart has lasted so far. The integral switch on the side is the key and it does the job keeping the water table below my house.

1.0 out of 5 stars My Little Giant died today, March 7, 2011

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David Comora - See all my reviews

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After a major basement flooding disaster about 2 years ago, my local plumbing supply store recommended that I replace my old unit with a Little Giant Model 6. It worked like a charm the past year and a half, however, this weekend, when it was really needed, it apparently went into cardiac arrest. Fortunately, after the last disaster I also installed a Basement Watchdog battery/backup pump in the hole, which kept the water from rising and becoming a basement disaster. I think I'm going to go back to a more traditional pump, with an external float. As I mentioned previously, the pump worked well for minor storms. But this weekend, when we had significant rain, its little engine died. Not what I expected from a pump graded for commercial/home use.

As for the Basement Watch Dog system, I'd strongly recommend this to anyone with a finished basement. We had two major floods and it was a real pain to restore the basement. Even with the Owens Corning Basement system. I only have one issue with the Watchdog system. You need to use their battery or you hear a constant battery water level alarm. In my system, I allowed the battery level to get too low and I ignored the alarm, so the battery died. I replaced it with a car battery, and now we have to reset the alarm when we're in the basement. Small issue though, compared to what it saved us today.