![]() ![]() We stand by our estimate of a 7-15 year lifespan with this pump, keeping in mind that there will always be outliers in both directions. And the long-term feedback we’ve gotten from most fellow contractors and homeowners has been overwhelmingly positive. It wasn’t dead silent, but it was more than close enough it was hard to hear it from more than a few feet away. All of this is diagrammed in the instruction sheet. You’ll also want to install a check valve (we recommend a silent one like the Brady check valve) and you’ll also need to drill a relief hole 3/16″ in diameter. You’ll then place the pump in the pit, make sure it’s level and that the float isn’t touching anything, and plug the whole mess in. ![]() All you need to do is to connect a 1-1/2″ threaded fitting (male) to your discharge pipe (the one that leads water out of your sump pit). ![]() Installing the M53 was straightforward, and we’d have felt so even if we didn’t do this day in and day out. Our Short and Long Term Experiences Installing and Using the Zoeller M53 Sump Pump There’s no comparison if you want the best AC sump pump on the market, it’s neither the CDU980E nor the M53. The M267 pumps much, much faster (a max flow rate of a staggering 7,680 gallons her hour), is capable of handling up to 2″ solids, and is likely to provide up to a 20 year lifespan. Compared to the M267, the M53 is a beginner’s sump pump. However, if you’re really looking for a long lifespan and to only deal with sump pump replacement once or twice over the course of your home ownership, you’ll want to look long and hard at the M267. Unsurprisingly, we’d expect the M53 to last between 7 and 15 years while we’d expect the CDU980E to last between 4 and 8 years this is significant if you’re hoping to avoid replacing your sump pump for a good amount of time. What this means is that, while slower, the M53 is far less likely to get stuck or clogged with debris or contaminants in your sump pit this can make a huge difference in the lifespan of your sump pump, particularly if your groundwater or sump pit is dirty or full of impurities. However, unlike the CDU980E, the M53 is built with more solid construction and stronger impellers, giving it the capacity to handle (crunch through) up to 1/2″ (12mm) spherical solids. How Does the Zoeller M53 Compare to the Wayne CDU980E and Zoeller M267 Sump Pumps?Ĭompared to the Wayne CDU980E, the M53 pumps far less water (a max flow rate of 2,580 GPH vs 4,600 GPH). It’s designed to be used with sump pits (sump basins) at least 15 inches in diameter. The working temperature spans 40-130 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s self-priming and housed in cast iron and bronze, and the discharge size is 1-1/2″ NPT. Although the discharge flow rate can reach 2,580 gallons per hour at 0 feet, it drops to 2,040 gallons per hour at 10 feet, 1,140 gallons per hour at 15 feet, and is inoperative at 20 feet. It doesn’t come with a battery backup, it weighs 21 pounds on our scale, and has a 9-foot long power cord. It draws between 4.8 and 9.7 amps and runs on 115 volts. The aforementioned pump switch is vertical. It’s 7.8 inches tall, 10.5 inches wide, and 10.5 inches deep with a maximum pumping height (known as the max head) of 19.25 feet and a switch-on/switch-off height of 3 inches and 7-1/4 inches respectively. The Zoeller M53 sump pump is a submersible sump pump with a 1/3 horsepower motor, a 2,580 gallon per hour maximum water flow rate, and a 3 year warranty that begins with the date of manufacture. Key Features of the Zoeller M53 Sump Pump (60 Second Summary) If you’ve got less than $150 to spend on a new sump pump, this is one of your two best choices. We recently reviewed it in the context of the best budget drain pump, the Zoeller 105-0001, which uses the M53. It costs as little as the CDU980E but it works more like its big brother the M267. If you’re on a much smaller budget, below $200 we often recommend the Wayne CDU980E however, we’re just as likely these days to recommend the Zoeller M53 Mighty-mate. Our favorite buy-it-for-life sump pump is the Zoeller M267 it moves water more quickly than almost any other pump on the market and it’ll do so for a good 10-20 years, but it also costs a cool $300. However, if you have the chance to replace your box store sump pump with something better, we recommend making the most of it. Choosing a reliable or quiet sump pump typically isn’t something most people consider until they’re knee deep in groundwater from a flooded basement. ![]()
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