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Flotec FPSE3601A - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sewage Pump w/ Piggyback Tether Float
Model:
FPSE3601A-08
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Features
Style
Sewage Pump
GPH
9000 Gallons
Switch Type
Piggy-Back Tether
- Cast Iron Sewage Pump With Tethered Switch
- Perfect for a variety of wastewater applications
- Automatic submersible sewage pump
- Handles up to 2" Solids
- Virtually clog-free discharge
- Ideal for: basement installations, pumping below grade toilets,
- Laundry facilities, underground parking, grain storage and construction sites
- Rugged Cast Iron Construction
- For heavy-duty applications
- High-Output Performance
- Pumps up to 9000 gallons per hour
- Tethered Float Switch
- Piggyback controls allow for manual operation
- Switch on 16.5", switch off 7.5"
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Specifications
FPSE3601A-08
General Information
Product Category
Sump Pump
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt
Running Amps
13
Power Cord Length
10 Feet
Pump
Outlet Diameter
2 Inch
Housing Material
Cast Iron
Solids Handling Size
2 inch
Handles Solids
Yes
Total Head Lift
18 Feet
Float Type
Piggy-Back Tether Switch
GPH @ 0 feet
9000
GPH @ 5 feet
7320
GPH @ 10 feet
5400
GPH @ 15 feet
2700
GPH @ 20 feet
0
Check Valve Included
No
Float On
16.5"
Float Off
7.5"
Engine
Horsepower
.5 HP
Overview
Product Category
Sump Pump
Weight
36.3 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
UPC
022315100350
Reviews
(15)
Flotec FPSE3601A-08 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.47
(15 Ratings)
5
(13)
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Great Pump
By Randall G
California
Purchased 03/17/2023 |
Review Posted 04/27/2023
Last one lasted 20 years. I hope this one is manufactured to the same quality.
Randall G Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pump Order Arrived Promptly
By Steve B
Washington
Purchased 02/17/2023 |
Review Posted 03/14/2023
Found exact replacement pump at a very competitive price. Pump was shipped promptly and was exactly as ordered. Thanks!
Steve B Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Sewage Pump
By David S
Ohio
Purchased 02/09/2023 |
Review Posted 03/04/2023
I’ve had this pump about a month now. It was a direct replacement for one I had in my pit for 16 years which the float switch recently failed. Figured I couldn’t go wrong with another just like it and I still have the old pump as a spare backup.
David S Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Great Pump, Price And Shipping!
By Dano
IL
Review Posted 06/25/2022
I installed a Flotec sewage pump (same model) about 12 years ago in preparation for a basement bathroom. Well, a long project that still isn't done since I now go south for the winter. Anyway, so far I've only used the sewage basin and pump to accept and drain my home's water piping when shutting down the house for winter, since it's the lowest point in my plumbing system. So, while this has worked well for the 12 years, last Fall the pump failed to run and emitted a horrible smell. I was sure the motor had burned up. With no time to fix, I drained the basin via wet-vac.
This Spring, I ordered a new pump from Sump Pumps Direct, same Model due to price and free shipping. It arrived in 2 days! Note: I looked at other pumps and read many reviews. Ultimately, I chose the same Flotec model as I felt 12 years was good a service life. No, it hadn't been used for sewage and only used infrequently, but it did stay immersed in water the whole time, and often non-use is harder on equipment than regular usage. So, I installed the new pump, everything fitting together perfectly.
Turned it on and it runs great and just as quiet as the previous one. I then took the original pump outside (not wanting the horrible burning smell indoors) and plugged it in...thinking it would go up in smoke. Well, all I heard was a subtle hum. I thought, oh, it's locked up. Turning it on it's side, I saw the impeller spinning away! The humming sound was just the quiet-spinning motor! So, I then dropped the pump into a 5 gallon pail full of water, plugging it in again....it shot a geyser about 10 feet up, emptying the pail in 2 seconds. No hesitation, no smoke, no horrible smell. After being immersed in water for 12 years, it still looks great.
So, what happened last Fall when it seemed to have failed? I have no idea as there appears to be nothing wrong with it, both visually and functionally. I'll just keep it now as a backup to the new and newly installed pump. Bottom line, this is a great pump, quiet and reasonably priced. With this vendor, the shipping is free and fast!
This Spring, I ordered a new pump from Sump Pumps Direct, same Model due to price and free shipping. It arrived in 2 days! Note: I looked at other pumps and read many reviews. Ultimately, I chose the same Flotec model as I felt 12 years was good a service life. No, it hadn't been used for sewage and only used infrequently, but it did stay immersed in water the whole time, and often non-use is harder on equipment than regular usage. So, I installed the new pump, everything fitting together perfectly.
Turned it on and it runs great and just as quiet as the previous one. I then took the original pump outside (not wanting the horrible burning smell indoors) and plugged it in...thinking it would go up in smoke. Well, all I heard was a subtle hum. I thought, oh, it's locked up. Turning it on it's side, I saw the impeller spinning away! The humming sound was just the quiet-spinning motor! So, I then dropped the pump into a 5 gallon pail full of water, plugging it in again....it shot a geyser about 10 feet up, emptying the pail in 2 seconds. No hesitation, no smoke, no horrible smell. After being immersed in water for 12 years, it still looks great.
So, what happened last Fall when it seemed to have failed? I have no idea as there appears to be nothing wrong with it, both visually and functionally. I'll just keep it now as a backup to the new and newly installed pump. Bottom line, this is a great pump, quiet and reasonably priced. With this vendor, the shipping is free and fast!
Dano Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, Id Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Fantastic Pump
By John M.
New Lenox, Illinois
Purchased 10/17/2021 |
Review Posted 11/29/2021
Very quiet and I still have to see if it's working.
John M. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
3/5
Pros:
Durable, Reliable, High Quality, Quiet
Cons:
Heavy
This Is One Of The Best Product Ever I've Been Using This For Th
By Eddie Q.
North Bergen, New Jersey
Purchased 09/23/2021 |
Review Posted 10/15/2021
It was amazing and everyone loved it.
Eddie Q. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Durable, Reliable, Fast, Quiet
Reliable Sub Pump... Flotec FPSE3601A - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sewage
By Frank
Missouri
Purchased 06/09/2021 |
Review Posted 07/23/2021
When I ordered this pump, my sewer system was already down and not running ( not fun ). So, I was sort of bummed out that it would take ten days to a couple weeks to deliver. The new pump was sitting at my house in about 4 days. I was amazed.
I also was so impressed, saying to myself that years later, the same model ( which means all shape and size and dimensions ) would not be the same for an easy and quick replacement install. But it was... the pump was the same pump. So it went back into place without a problem.
And the Flotec FPSE3601A - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sewage Pump w/ Piggyback Tether Float ran perfectly. Sump Pumps direct is a good company to work with. I was satisfied with my old pump and now with this new one.
I also was so impressed, saying to myself that years later, the same model ( which means all shape and size and dimensions ) would not be the same for an easy and quick replacement install. But it was... the pump was the same pump. So it went back into place without a problem.
And the Flotec FPSE3601A - 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sewage Pump w/ Piggyback Tether Float ran perfectly. Sump Pumps direct is a good company to work with. I was satisfied with my old pump and now with this new one.
Frank Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Reliable, Id Buy It Again, Fast
Not Very Pleased.
By Lori D.
Boonton, New Jersey
Purchased 06/03/2021 |
Review Posted 06/26/2021
Replaced an old one earlier this year when after 20 years it failed. The one I put In, which was identical…only 20 years, failed within months. They replaced it for free, but im out the second cost to the plumber, so $350 down the drain.
Lori D. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
Lori Pentair is sorry for the inconvenience but our warranty does not cover installation of the pump.
Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Cons:
Durability
Great Sewage Pump
By Ricky Z.
Dover, Delaware
Review Posted 04/06/2021
Replacing exact same pump that lasted 20+ years in a sewage sump. Pump was still working fine but float stopped working. Figured after 20 years I might as well replace the pump too while I was in the sump. Happy to see they sell exactly same pump 20 years later. Heavy cast iron strong pump never plugged. Sewage pumps should all be heavy duty like this one. Recommended. Shipping and tracking and overall experience with Sump Pumps Direct was flawless and outstanding.
Ricky Z. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, High Quality, Reliable, Id Buy It Again
Cons:
High current draw
This Pump Sucks!! In The Best Way Possible
By Donna C.
Pierce City, Missouri
Purchased 06/19/2019 |
Review Posted 08/02/2019
Our old one (same pump) gave out after 17 years. So glad we were able to find it here. Worth every penny. Thank you
Donna C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Durable, High Quality, Reliable, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
Heavy
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