| |
Shop
| |  |
|
Best Sellers | | Home Zoeller M53 Mighty-mate Submersible Sump Pump, 1/3 Hp | |
|  | |  | | | Zoeller M53 Mighty-mate Submersible Sump Pump, 1/3 Hp | | | | | SKU:
M53 | | In Stock | | Availability:
Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Zoeller Pump Co. M-53 Mighty Mate clear effluent or dewatering submersible pump. Choice of many plumbers and contractors. 1/3 HP cast iron housing with plastic vortex impeller.
9ft. power cord. Truely a all star pump. Powder coated epoxy CI and SS fastners. Oil filled motor with thermal overload. CSA UL SSPMA | | | |
List Price:
| $183.00 | |
Our Price:
| $115.24
& this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping.
| |
You Save:
| $67.76 (37%)
|
| | |
|
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 10.25 inches | | Product Width: | 7.5 inches | | Product Height: | 10.25 inches | | Product Weight: | 21.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.4 inches | | Package Width: | 10.3 inches | | Package Height: | 7.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 23.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 73 reviews |
| |
| | Features | 1/3 H.P. motor1-1/2" NPT Discharge & Passes 2" spherical solidsNon-clogging vortex impeller designDurable cast iron switch case, motor, and pump housingAutomatic with float activated switch
| |
| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 73 customer reviews )
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Zoeller M-53 Sump Pump Jul 21, 2007
By Victor H. Agresti
"remodeling-guy"
Zoeller M-53 Sump Pump
A house we are remodeling had a leaky basement. Heavy rains lasting a few days resulted in an inch or more of water in the basement. A real mess. We got bids from 6 basement waterproofing companies. Five companies said they installed Zoeller M-53s because they were the most reliable pump they were aware of, and angry customers with failed pumps were bad for business.
The company we hired did a great job, as the basement is now bone dry regardless of rainstorms. The M-53 is so quiet, that unless you are near the sump basin, you can't hear it run. It's only been a year since installation, so I can't rate pump longevity; but so far, it's worked just fine.
The M-53 turns on when the water level depth is 7", and shuts off when the water depth is 3".
The contractor installed a sump basin with TWO pumps: an M-53 and the Zoeller model 507 backup pump, which uses a 12-volt marine-battery. At a 5 feet head (from pump to water discharge), the M-53 pumps 43 gallons per minute, and the 507 does 23 GPM. A backup battery operated pump provides extra protection when the primary AC pump fails due to: storms, brownouts, the primary pump fails due to damage, mechanical malfunction or obstructions in the pit, or when the primary pump fails due to damage, mechanical malfunction or obstructions in the pit, or when the primary pump fails to keep up with excessive water due to rain or overloading. As far as I know, the 507 has never kicked-in, but it does eliminate worries about basement flooding.
The bottom assembly (containing the feet) is plastic on this pump, as is the impeller. Zoeller makes a better version, called the M-57, which is identical to this one, except the base is cast iron, as is the impeller. A cast iron impeller will hold up better to gravel, sand, or other hard things being sucked in to the pump, as compared to the plastic impeller of the M53.
I own two M53s and an M57. The M57 feels like it weighs 10 pounds more, due to its additional cast iron. If you drop the M53 (e.g., while servicing it), the plastic base looks like it could easily break. If you drop the M57, you'll dent your floor. If I had it to do again, I'd get M57s, even though the M53 is a fine pump.
45 of 47 found the following review helpful:
Heavy duty, rock solid workhorse Mar 18, 2008
By Zaine Ridling
Had this pump for four years in my house and eight years in my businesses ' it has never failed yet. Those people who give it bad reviews often don't have a clue to what a sump pump does, and the different types. Zoeller's M53 shares the same dimensions and is nearly identical to the M57. The M53 has a cast iron switch case, motor, and pump housing, a thermoplastic base, and an engineered plastic impeller with metal insert. Like the M57, it can pump 43 gallons (163L)/minute, passes half-inch solids, and shares a 1.5" discharge. Zoeller is the industry standard: don't let anyone tell you differently. It's the brand the professionals use and the plumbers recommend. If you need the extra casing weight and prefer a cast iron impeller, get the M57.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Great Pump Jan 08, 2009
By David W. Safian
This is a solidly-built pump that will last for many years. It's a tried and true design that hasn't changed in years. You can get parts for it at your local Zoeller dealer to repair the unit, if you are willing to do so. However, after several years of using it I can definietly say that the pump switch is the weak link. My first pump switch failed a year. A coworker who I recommended the pump to also had a switch fail after 2 years. The pump itself good, but the switch is junk. My recommendation would be to get a Zoeller pump without the integrated float switch, and run an external switch. That way you can easily replace the external float switch every couple of years.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Rock solid sump pump - with some periodic maintenance Mar 28, 2011
By GNY
"GNY"
These Zoeller pumps are virtually bombproof. I have an M53 and M98 with battery backup protecting my basement. They run very reliably and are easy to service. However, you can't just plug them in and forget about them. Here are a few things I've learned over the years.
***IMPORTANT***
The key to keeping them running forever is some periodic service.
1) SWITCH : As many have found the hard way, it's unfortunate that the switch in this pump is the weak link in an otherwise bombproof product. Luckily, this plastic switch is very easily replaced with a screwdriver ($25-part # 004892 or 004705 - don't forget a rubber gasket). They seem to last 3-6 yrs depending on the conditions used - mine activate on average every 2-3 minutes, sometimes as frequently as every 20 sec during a heavy storm. The switches in my pumps last 3-4 yrs.
2) RUBBER FLOAT LEVER BOOT: The rubber boot/seal where the lever enters the pump cap assembly will harden over time, providing just enough resistance for the switch not to activate the pump (very frustrating to find the pump submerged underwater, then the slightest movement triggers the motor) - keeping this lubricated with a bit of silicone grease will help prevent or solve this problem. When/if it fails, the cap assembly will need to be replaced ($30 - part #004703).
3) IMPELLER/CHECK VALVE : periodically remove the base of the pump (just remove several screws) to scrape/clear out any built up debris or buildup, clear the area by the exit pipe and make sure the check valve can operate properly.
4) FLOW HOLES - there are two small holes in the pump assembly by impeller and exit pipe. These will get clogged over time and can cause an unlikely 'airlock' situation where the impeller with turn freely within a pocket of air and not push any fluids. Keeping these holes clear with a nail will prevent this condition.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Don't buy this product Oct 05, 2010
By consumer
My M-53 pump quit after being installed for a little over a year. (Right, just out of warranty!) When I called the plumber who recommended and installed the unit he told me that he no longer recommends Zoeller because he is seeing a lot of them fail after
being in use for 2 years and less.
I don't know about you, but I expect a sump pump to last more than a year! Zoeller, are you listening? What's the deal here?
See all 73 customer reviews on Amazon.com
| |
| |
| |  | |  |
|
Recently Viewed Gift Categories | You may also like ... |
