Backyard Aquaponics
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Was walking through one of the big box building centers last night and noticed a Coleman sump pump. I'm wondering if you guys see any use for it in an AP application. Specs are 1/6 HP, 1225 GPM, epoxy coated cast aluminum housing, lifetime warranty, $89US. The Coleman site (link below) says it's made by Franklin Electric, which is a pretty well respected manufacturer of submersible well pumps. Looking at their site (link below), it looks like it is their model # 5-MSP. They say it's designed for continuous duty and is rated at 380 watts. Seems like a lot of pump to me, at a reasonable price, with a great warranty. Any opinions? Thanks

http://www.coleman.com/product/multi-purpose-pump/17-MSP?contextCategory=64667#.UMnXH3e5JI0

http://www.franklin-electric.com/wastewater/little-giant-wastewater/small-submersible/oil-filled/submersible-only/505000.aspx

First look.. seemed fine...

But I'm a bit concerned as to the heading "oil filled".... generally we would avoid such pumps.. as any seepage of oil may well kill the fish...

hmmm bit heavy on the wattage side too.. theres better pumps out there that have solid road testing.