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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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“Works great, gives you the peace of mind you need if you have a flood-prone basement. I replaced a marine-battery backup sump system with the Liberty Pumps SJ10 and the decision was a no-brainer. I no longer have to worry about my basement flooding in the event I lose power for more than a few hours during a storm. This pump moves more than enough water per minute than my perimeter drains can dump into the sump pit. Install was easy, and the shark-bite fitting made the connection easy and quick. My only complaint is that since I had to mount this to a pedestal main sump pump and my check valve for it was rather large and awkwardly placed, I could not lower the SJ10 where I ideally wanted it to be. Extending the pickup tube is easy, but the float only allowed so much adjustment with the metal rod and rubber grommets. I still love my purchase and would buy another if anything ever happened to this one!UPDATE 3/1/17: Overnight we had a terrible storm. At 2 AM we lost power, fearing the worst I went downstairs to inspect the sump pit. Water was rushing into the pit and surpassing the level where the main pump would usually kick in.. I waited anxiously and sure enough, the Liberty Pump kicked in and saved the day. It had NO problem at all keeping up with the inbound flow. It's 8am, raining still, and I'm at work, but still without power at home. Had I still had my old battery backup system it would have been dead by now and my house flooded, but this Liberty Pump has me here worry-free. Now my only concern is if the power will be back up before my milk spoils instead!”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Easy install with basic plumbing skills, works great! Would be better with an adjustable float but satisfied with unit. More peace of mind than battery backup system.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Great product with peace of mind but the accessories need and installation bring the bottom line up to an expensive solution”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Easy enough to install, but 2 issues. First, it would not suck out any water until I removed the foot valve. Also, there are no extensions to lower the float and suction pipe - so in my pit the pump does not kick in until all of the drain tile is full and will only drain down to the top of the tile inlets. Called Liberty and no extensions are available. So this pump will work ok, but not as I expected.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“This is a good deal for a backup pump. I recommend it for anyone that has a sump pump and has city water available. I wish I had it for the extended power outage here in the Northeast over Halloween.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Installed as a back up pump. Very easy installation. Only took me about an hour. Be aware however, that the recommended backflow preventer for this pump is expensive. About $170+. I consulted a licensed plumber who recommended an alternative that was much cheaper and met my local codes. The pump tested and ran great.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Pleasantly surprised at just how easy this was to install. I have a Liberty pump as my primary electric pump but of course wanted a backup. Compared to battery backup units this unit is a champ. I wedged a 1-1/2" PVC pipe from my ceiling to the floor and fastened it to the ceiling beams to fasten this pump to because I didn't want it attached to my existing electric pump pipe. The instructions state not to "Y" the output to your main pump but I couldn't see the harm. Even thought this unit has a check valve, I added an external one anyway. I unscrewed the fitting from the pump and added a 90 degree fitting because it fit my application better, no issues. If I had one complaint, it creates a major water hammer effect when it comes on and off. I solved that by adding a separate section of PEX to handle the hammer. It comes on when water rises about 1" above where the electric pump would kick on.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Best back up sump pump you can buy. Power went out just 3 weeks after the installation and it worked flawless for two days. I like the sure on off switch. That is the problem with other pumps that turn on and stay on. This one appears to have a much better switch process. Very Happy”
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Posted 1 year ago