FREESEA Fountain Submersible Water Pump: 660GPH 40W Small Sump Pump - Pond Pump for Outdoor Hydroponic Statuary Waterfall Aquarium Fish Tank

worked great for draining our hot tub

So I live in Texas. About 2 weeks ago, mid-February 2021, we had the worst winter I have seen in my 49 years. For my friends up north, a typical heavy snow and cold week. But nothing in Texas is prepared for 8" of snow, 5 days with temps in the single digits to teens and wind chills below zero. We don't even have clothing for such an occasion. It's usually between 58-75 this time of year. We hadn't even seen a real snow in 5 or 6 years. It is rare, normally 1.5" and typically lasts a day or two at 25 to 30 degrees. Half the state lost power, including myself, for 4 days straight. Pipes froze, busted, and flooded homes, car pile ups in the city, some people literally froze to death and some are still picking up the pieces.I'm one of the latter. Our septic system froze and I still haven't gotten it going. It is a 4 tank 2000 gallon system, Aerobic System. The pump is out, no plumbers are available and the local supply of plumbing parts has been decimated. Our system was full, from flushing water lines, not realizing it was not on and filling up. I needed a sub pump to empty the system from the gray water tank. (for those that don't know, this is chlorine treated waste water, no solids but there is small sediment.) There were no dirty water pumps to be found and they were $160 dollars at the low end. I searched AMAZON as a shot in the dark, hoping a Prime item could get here quickly. I gave this little $20 pump a shot.It ran like a champ, pumping out the system over several hours. It still works perfectly. I'm using it to keep my household operating, until a plumber can get to me and get a new pump ordered. You'll see in the picture I zip tied a piece of mesh tightly to the bottom, just in case anything substantial was in that water. I connected a cable to the handle to pull it up. I sent it down to where I had no idea what was below and it just keeps pumping! Whenever I need to clear the system after laundry, dishes or baths, I just plug it in.It is still sitting down in the abyss. It has saved us, because there are no close-by laundry mats or bathrooms to run to in rural America.This Little Green Machine is doing the job of pumps 5X its size and 10X it's price range, effortlessly.I don't know how long it will last, but a week would be worth the money and we are starting week 2.Get yourself one!

So far this pump works great & easy to install. Appears to be much more substantial & well built than others of similar price... time will tell. I wish these pumps had a simple low water cut off so as not to run dry.

Great little pump. Use it to transfer water for aquariums and I use the 1/2 in. outlet adapter. Pick a clear tubing up for it at Lowes for under 7usd 10ft long. empties 50% of aquarium 20gals in no time. I use buckets and drop it into the bucket to replace what water I remove and it's just as fast both ways. Would recommend to anyone wanting to save time on water changes.

Stopped working very quickly. For the short time it actually functioned it did a decent job, but of course it stopped working one day after the return window closed (about a month). Quite frustrating. I do not recommend as I see multiple other people have had this same thing happen. Also I note that when writing this review, the AI function automatically checked "ease of use"- but it's not easy to use an item that simply stops working almost immediately.

Really good pump with very good water flow.

I recently purchased the FREESEA 1100 GPH Submersible Water Pump for my backyard pond, and overall, it does a decent job. The intelligent dry heating protection is a standout feature, ensuring the pump's safety by preventing dry running. This added layer of protection gives me peace of mind, especially during the scorching summer days when water levels can fluctuate. The low water level design is a game-changer, allowing the pump to efficiently operate even when the water is as low as 0.2 inches.The dimensions and power cord length are suitable for my setup, and the max flow rate of 1100GPH is impressive. The ultra-quiet design lives up to its promise, providing a serene environment for my aquatic friends. However, I did encounter a minor inconvenience. The motor occasionally struggled to restart after the dry heating protection kicked in. While the 12-month warranty is reassuring, this hiccup left me a bit wary. Despite this, the pump has proven reliable for the most part, and the customer service team was prompt and helpful in addressing my concerns. Overall, a solid choice for those seeking a versatile and efficient water pump with a few considerations in mind. 3 out of 5 stars.

The size is perfect for what I want it for, and base on its testing, sound is minimal can't wait to get it into action.