ECO-FLO Products SUP55 Submersible Utility Pump - Manual Operation

joe shmoe: I think I bought this about 5 years ago. it's broken now. mostly just used it for draining my pool and winter pool cover. I know everything is built crappy these days, but I thought it would last longer considering how little I use it. 4 stars because it was a descent price compared to others and it worked with no issues, until it didn't.

Canada on Aug 02, 2023

AnatoliS: I got this pump on May 29, 2020 and it worked perfectly, at the end of August 2020 it stoped working, it's no longer pumping the water. Looks like the motor is dead.

The Manufacturer was contacted and they sent me brand new pump (same model), which died after less than 2 months of usage.

Not sure why this product got good reviews on Amazon

Canada on Sep 03, 2020

HomerJSpliffson: This product is super easy to use it for my irrigation lines and it pushes water through the tubes with ease. Wish it shipped sooner but due to covid I was understanding, product is well built not many cheap looking parts would recommend it for anyone looking to setup any drip irrigation or if you are looking to move large volumes of water.

Canada on Jun 09, 2020

VioletS: I purchased this pump to drain my above ground 12' pool. I was skeptical as it wasn't very much horsepower and since my pool had a bunch of leaves and twigs at the bottom, didn't know if it would work. I was extremely impressed. It emptied the water quickly, operates very quietly and so easy to use. I attached a garden hose to the top to drain the water , put it in the pool and plugged it in. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for an inexpensive pump to drain water.

Canada on Jun 02, 2020

AMZ ReviewerAMZ Reviewer: I purchased this 1/6 HP pump for the sole use to flush out my tankless water heater. It provides the right amount of power and circulates a gallon of descaler solution through the system with ease. I noticed after an hour of continuous circulation, the water does get warm from cycling through the pump. The pump is simple to operate and requires no maintenance. I like the design of the pump with the molded in handle and long 10' power cord. In my opinion, you do not need a heavier or more expensive pump for this type of application.

United States on Nov 18, 2019

Ron Cevelas: The ECO-FLO submersible worked like a charm. I had a flood in my backyard and this little pump worked wonders. It was quiet and powerful and really easy to use. I had no issues using it outdoors and in the cold.

Canada on Mar 28, 2019

Heaven Can Wait.: 5 year update. 2023

After many years of abuse the sump pump finally shorted, my bad.
I usually pulled the pump out of the pond or Pool by the power cord. Eventually the waterproof bulkhead fitting leaked and shorted the motor

My 25 year old 1/6 HP Sears sump pump finally fell apart, mostly due to negligence.

This pump is half the weight, same 1/6 HP rating.. Was not impressed.

Well I've used it for many hours pumping out my pool and the flow rate was better than the old pump.. It wouldn't pump muck as well, but I'm not sure it was designed to that.

Don't know how long it will last but plan on flushing it and storing it dry from now on.

United States on Nov 17, 2018

JHR: Very pleased with this pump and Amazon. We had record rain yesterday. I ended up with 6+ inches of water in the basement. I ordered this pump in the afternoon and received it the next morning. It was suppost to be a 2day delivery. I couldn't be happier. Now for the ECO-FLO pump. It drained the basement in an hour. Small basement. I had a hose hooked to a drain that was up by the celling. It was for an old washing machine. About 15 feet of hose from the pump to the drain. All uphill. Worked without any problems. Now the dehumidifier is finishing the clean up.

United States on Apr 04, 2018

J. D. MartinezJ. D. Martinez: Worked out well. I used this to drain out my ~18,000 gallon pool after Hurricane Irma left me without power for over 10 days and turned it into a swamp. I debated renting at a local rental store, but they wanted more for a 24 hour rental than the cost of this, sorry not going to throw away my money.
At first I was a bit disappointed while I was using my garden hose, I was getting about 300 gallons per hour (tested with 5 gallon bucket and timer). But, then I had the idea of using some 1" PVC I had lying around and it jumped up to 1,800 gallons per hour. The attached picture shows the little rig job I did towards the end when I did not feel like going to the hardware store to buy more PVC.
My advice is to make sure to use the 1" outlet, not a garden hose if doing a big job. Also, if you want to save some money then just use PVC.

United States on Sep 25, 2017

Earth Spirits: This utility pump is excellent for many different tasks. The great thing about it is that you can hook up a commonly found water hose directly to it, get an extension cord and your ready to go. A lot of larger sized sump pumps need larger pipe/hose and you will have to purchase those separately and make sure they are the right size. This one comes with everything you need to get it up and running.

It has an 1-1/4" MNPT discharge, but comes with an adapter that will get you to 1". Then there is another that will further reduce the discharge to 3/4" Garden Hose. If you want maximum flow rates and you don't have to pump more than a few feet up then getting a larger discharge hose will increase flow significantly. But for most ordinary use whereby you don't need specific flow rates, such as pumping out a flooded area or moving water from one place to the next, then the garden hose works very well.

The housing and impeller are thermoplastic, but the internal pump motor housing is stainless steel. I thin it is heavy duty enough for occasional use. If you want to run it 24/7 for perhaps say a waterfall, then you may want to invest in a more suitable pump...

United States on May 13, 2016