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Liberty Pumps 230-P — 1/3 HP Aluminum Sump Pump with Unmounted Piggyback Float

by Liberty Pumps
SKU 230-P
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Liberty Pumps 230-P 1/3 HP Submersible Aluminum Sump Pump With Float

The Liberty Pumps 230-P is a compact, 1/3 HP sump pump engineered for dependable residential dewatering. Its deep-finned, powder-coated aluminum motor housing provides up to 225% more cooling efficiency than cast-iron, helping the motor run cooler and last longer. This model ships with a vertical piggyback float switch (unmounted) so the installer can set custom ON/OFF heights to match the basin. 

Key Features & Benefits

  • Automatic operation with vertical piggyback float (unmounted) — set your own ON/OFF levels
  • Deep-finned, powder-coated aluminum housing for superior heat dissipation (≈225% more cooling vs cast iron)
  • Energy-efficient PSC motor with thermal overload protection
  • Lightweight & compact for tight residential basins
  • 1-1/2" NPT discharge and 3/8" solids handling
  • Quiet, submersible design with quick, straightforward installation

Applications

  • Basement and crawlspace sump pits
  • Residential foundation drainage
  • Retrofits where adjustable float height is preferred

Specifications

Model 230-P
Horsepower 1/3 HP
Voltage / Phase 115 V / 1-Phase
Amps 5.2 A
Operation Vertical piggyback float, unmounted
Housing Deep-finned, powder-coated aluminum
Discharge 1-1/2" FNPT
Solids Handling Up to 3/8"
Max Head (Shut-Off) 11 ft
Power Cord Piggyback power cord
Warranty 3 Years (per Liberty terms)

 

Performance — GPM vs Total Head

Total Head (ft) 0 5 10 Shut-Off
Flow (GPM) ~36 ~30 ~18 11 ft

 

Model Comparison

Model Operation Float Type Notes
230 Automatic Mounted vertical float Factory-set ON/OFF levels
230-P Vertical piggyback (unmounted) Installer-adjustable ON/OFF heights
231 (Manual) Manual — Requires external switch/control

 

Common Questions

Q: Is the 230-P automatic?
A: It includes a piggyback vertical float switch; install the float to set automatic ON/OFF.

Q: Why aluminum instead of cast iron?
A: The deep-finned, powder-coated aluminum housing improves heat dissipation—about 225% more cooling than cast iron—for cooler motor operation.

Q: What basin size does it fit?
A: Works in most residential pits 10" and larger; verify float travel clearance.

Q: What is the shut-off head?
A: 11 ft TDH. Size your system using the performance curve in the spec sheet.

View Spec Sheet (PDF)
View Install Manual (PDF)

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