Little Giant APCP-1700 1/3-HP Automatic Pool Cover Submersible Pump Review

Submersible pumps can be incredibly useful forclogging. This pump also has self-activation at 2
that deep sagging in the middle of your poolinches of water which is a very nice plus.
cover. In most cases they can prevent thatReliability: Reliability is average for a pump in this
nasty looking algae from growing on top of yourprice range. Do not expect it to last more than 5
pool cover when used properly. The Little Giantyears. However, if taken care of properly and not
APCP-1700 1/3-HP Automatic Pool Coverallowing the pump to freeze you can expect to
Submersible is a perfect example of a producthave it last at least a couple of seasons.
that does exactly that.Power: The power on this pump is very average
Price: The price is a bit higher than you might payfor its class as well. It will pump as much as the
for some other pumps. Keep in mind that this willother models, but nothing spectacular. You should
most likely last you longer than one of the $60not buy this pump if you are looking for an
pumps. However the price is very averageoverpowered model. It still works well enough to
around $150-$200 so you might consider lookingclear the cover on a medium to large size pool in
at less expensive models.a relatively little amount of time.
Extra Features: The fact that this is a submersibleWarranty: Yes, this pump comes with a warranty.
pump is not really an extra feature but somethingOverall: There are better priced and better value
noteworthy still the less. It is designed to stoppumps out there. The Little Giant APCP-1700 1
leaves and other debris from getting into the3-HP Automatic Pool Cover Submersible Pump is
pump using a screen which will make your lifevery average so you may only consider buying
easier when cleaning and it will help prevent somethis one if you can get it on sale.