Little Giant Pump LG82005 Magnet Housing for 3 & 4 MDQ-SC & MDQX-SC

This unit replaced the exact same model pump we purchased about 7 years ago. In general I would have hoped the original lasted longer but it is a minor purchase and easy to replace. I might have been tempted to spend a bit more and get a better pump but the inflow and outflow tubes are rigid and I was happy to get something that I knew would fit exactly - especially considering I did the replacement myself instead of hiring a plumber.

I had a pump on my ac for 25 years and finally had to replace. Glad to find the same item and super easy to install.

Value

The most remarkable feature of this item was the speed at which it was delivered. Ordered at 4:00 pm and got it by 9:30 pm same day! The A/C system was accumulating 30 gallons a day so this was much appreciated. Great overall value and power. Relatively easy to install. Noisier and more powerful than previous. Details below:1. It is more powerful than the previous unit which is great, but it is also is more noisy - which isn't so great. I've added some foam against the wall to muffle some vibration and noise. Choose what you need and limit excess noise. For me, the noise level is probably worth having fewer clogging problems, easily blown out by the more powerful unit.2. Installation: Mounts easily to the wall on 2 screws and if you are replacing an existing unit, it is easy to set up. There are 3 intake openings and snap-in caps for the ones you don't use. The hose clamp shown on the outtake nipple isn't included and may not be necessary. $1.49 for that extra peace of mind is worth it. This model came with a grounded plug, which I used to test the unit. I later cut off the plug and wired it into the fused shut-off box for the whole A/C system.3. Reliable switching: The internal switches (attached to floats) come on when an inch or so of water enters and a second switch cuts off the A/C unit via the thermostat when there is too much water in the reservoir. If the motor fails or there is a clog in your pipes, your house will not get flooded. The shut off works great when there is about 3 of water in the reservoir. Typical run time to empty the reservoir is about 5-7 seconds.4. Quirks: (Which may mean nothing) A. The motor smelled a little oily/smokey for the first 3 days until it broke in. It settled in nicely. The ice cold air from a high efficiency A/C unit creates some condensation on the outside of the reservoir. (See photo) I have not noticed dripping but keep squared plastic shoe container beneath just in case. So far, so good.

I bought this as an exact replacement for a pump in a crawl space. Easy install start up.

This replaced an identical unit that was 12 years old. This unit is quieter and seems more efficient. So far very satisfied.