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Liberty SJ10 Jet water Powered Sump Pump Back Up Emergency System, ABS Reviews

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The Liberty Jet SJ10 (MPN: SJ10) water-powered backup sump pump delivers municipal water-driven basement flood protection during power outage emergencies and primary pump failures through its engineered venturi-effect ejector technology. This 3.5-pound thermoplastic emergency system operates entirely without electricity or battery charger dependency, utilizing city water pressure ranging from 20 PSI to 100 PSI to evacuate sump water through a fully automatic float-activated valve assembly that protects homeowners when conventional submersible primary sump pump systems lose power. The SJ10 model's factory-assembled ABS construction arrives ready for immediate wall-mount installation above existing discharge piping, providing secondary flood protection that professional plumbers and contractors specify for residential basement waterproofing applications where power outage vulnerability creates water damage risk exposure. Venturi-Effect Hydraulic Operation System & Zero-Electricity Municipal Water Pressure Pumping Technology The Liberty SJ10 backup pump system harnesses municipal water supply pressure through an internal venturi-effect ejector jet mechanism that creates powerful vacuum suction capable of removing 2 gallons of basement sump water for every 1 gallon of city water consumed at 5-foot lift conditions. This hydraulic operation principle eliminates all electrical components, motors, battery systems, and power requirements, allowing the SJ10 to function continuously during extended power outage scenarios when primary submersible sump pumps become inoperative due to electricity loss. The ejector assembly within the SJ10 unit forces municipal water through a precision-engineered nozzle restriction that accelerates water velocity while simultaneously reducing internal chamber pressure, generating the low-pressure vacuum zone that pulls basement water upward through the suction line from the sump pit basin. This physics-based pumping mechanism operates at peak efficiency when supplied with minimum 30 PSI municipal water pressure, though the system accepts inlet pressures ranging from 20 PSI up to the maximum 100 PSI threshold, with pumping performance scaling proportionally to available supply pressure. At 30 PSI minimum operational pressure, the SJ10 delivers approximately 990 gallons per hour at 10-foot head height, escalating to 1,185 gallons per hour maximum flow rate when supplied with optimal municipal water pressure conditions. The pump automatically activates through float switch triggering when rising water levels exceed the primary pump's shut-off elevation, requiring no homeowner intervention or manual switching during emergency flooding conditions. SharkBite Push-Fit Inlet Connection & 3/4-Inch NPT Municipal Water Supply Integration Features The Liberty SJ10 arrives factory-equipped with a pre-installed SharkBite push-type connector at the 3/4-inch NPT threaded inlet, accepting PEX tubing conforming to ASTM F876 and CSA B137.5 standards, copper pipe meeting ASTM B88 specifications, or Copper Tube Size CPVC pipe manufactured to ASTM D2846 and CSA B137.6 certifications. This tool-free connection system eliminates the need for soldering, crimping, or threaded assembly procedures, allowing straightforward integration with existing municipal water supply lines during backup pump installation projects. The SharkBite fitting technology utilizes an internal grab ring mechanism that secures tubing or pipe through push-to-connect insertion, requiring only that installers cut supply lines square with clean edges free of burrs or surface scratches within one inch of the connection point. Proper installation demands pushing the tubing firmly until it contacts the internal tube stop, followed by a firm pull test to verify secure seating without requiring the release collar for disconnection. For installations requiring threaded

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“is that noise from the shutoff off normal? seems like it is struggling to shut off the incoming water”
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Posted 9 years ago
“Very overpriced for what it is … Quality good, only wish elbow was not attached to allow a straight shot, adding a second elbow is not good piping practice in my opinion so close to the discharge but mfr is ok with it”
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Posted 9 years ago
“These are great, and very simple backup sump pumps.I did have a minor leak at the water inlet, and when re-tightened only got worse.After contacting the pump manufacturer, Liberty Pumps, they sent me a replacement. This is excellent service, illustrating how this company truly stands behind their quality made products.”
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Posted 9 years ago
“Great product.”
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Posted 10 years ago
“These are great, and very simple backup sump pumps.I did have a minor leak at the water inlet, and when re-tightened only got worse.After contacting the pump manufacturer, Liberty Pumps, they sent me a replacement. This is excellent service, illustrating how this company truly stands behind their quality made products.”
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Posted 10 years ago
“We moved into a new house in a damp area so we wanted to ensure that we had a backup sump that would engage if we lost power.I read all about this product online, watched a few installation videos, and was excited because it seemed like it would be a great fit and fairly easy to install myself, a pretty capable DIYer.But then reading the instructions, I realized that you are often required to install an RPZ backflow preventer (something that all of the videos I watched failed to do). This may depend on your municipality, but after researching plumbing code and literature, I learned that the backflow device that is included on this pump could theoretically allow the backflow of sump water into your freshwater system. This is why they recommend the RPZ backflow device, however those will run upwards of $300, effectively doubling the cost of the installation. And even with the RPZ in place I was suddenly uncomfortable about the idea of backflow into drinking water.So I returned it and got one of the battery backup systems. Yes, you have to replace the battery every 2-3 years but it just seemed like a better idea to keep the two systems completely separated.”
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Posted 11 years ago
“We moved into a new house in a damp area so we wanted to ensure that we had a backup sump that would engage if we lost power.I read all about this product online, watched a few installation videos, and was excited because it seemed like it would be a great fit and fairly easy to install myself, a pretty capable DIYer.But then reading the instructions, I realized that you are often required to install an RPZ backflow preventer (something that all of the videos I watched failed to do). This may depend on your municipality, but after researching plumbing code and literature, I learned that the backflow device that is included on this pump could theoretically allow the backflow of sump water into your freshwater system. This is why they recommend the RPZ backflow device, however those will run upwards of $300, effectively doubling the cost of the installation. And even with the RPZ in place I was suddenly uncomfortable about the idea of backflow into drinking water.So I returned it and got one of the battery backup systems. Yes, you have to replace the battery every 2-3 years but it just seemed like a better idea to keep the two systems completely separated.”
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Posted 11 years ago