johnseeley
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I had an emergency and went out and bought a Ridgid 1/3 HP submersible from Home Depot because they had good reviews. My failed Everbilt 1/2HP tether style lasted est. 10-15 years. (I first looked at the Everbilt aluminum vertical style float but didn't like how cheap the float system looked- to my untrained eye) Anyway, I picked up the Ridgid and It works nice, quiet and with a smallish 4-5" range, BUT.... the stainless steel housing started rusting immediately. This picture shows the Ridgid at 5 days old and it's coming up past 10 days now. I know it's rust because I've had real stainless parts in that pit for decades and they never rusted or turned orange The rust spots on the black cast iron impeller housing don't bother me as much, but on the stainless? These Ridgids are made by Wayne.
So I'm returning this to HD but not sure what else to buy. I need to get a replacement in place before I return the Ridgid. I was considering the Zoeller M53 from Fergusons as opposed to the more plasticy Zoellers from Lowes, but I heard of people having a hard time getting Zoeller to honor their warranty. Did Zoeller ever resolve their switch problems? Any other pumps to consider in the stores locally (New Jersey) or does anyone know anything about Zoeller warranties from experience? Thanks!
(I first posted this thread in the Pumps and Tanks Well Forum... but I think it's more appropriate here.)
So I'm returning this to HD but not sure what else to buy. I need to get a replacement in place before I return the Ridgid. I was considering the Zoeller M53 from Fergusons as opposed to the more plasticy Zoellers from Lowes, but I heard of people having a hard time getting Zoeller to honor their warranty. Did Zoeller ever resolve their switch problems? Any other pumps to consider in the stores locally (New Jersey) or does anyone know anything about Zoeller warranties from experience? Thanks!
(I first posted this thread in the Pumps and Tanks Well Forum... but I think it's more appropriate here.)
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