Trash pump. Gas or electric?

[screamin400]

Looking at purchasing a trash pump or sewage pump to rent out. We got 300" of snow this year and many basements will flood. The gas is higher flow but will require a truck to pick it up. It is louder and requires to be outside. Electric is cheaper to buy but will not flow as much. I am thinking it has to be electric due to weight. I would think folks will want to pick it up and put it in the car. I am older and don't want to be lifting it either. What are your thoughts?

 

[scootr]

I have an electric 2" trash pump that we can put into a 16x16 drain box when needed. It's been tested but so far not needed. It was tricky selecting the right one.
I have a gas 2" trash pump that is going on a 500 gallon firefighting trailer. Both have their specific uses. Electric is better for indoor use provided you have electricity when you need it.
A good electric trash pump costs as much as a cheap gas pump > Amazon.com

 

[dougtrr2]

What is the amperage draw on the electric pump? I would be worried that someone would run it on an extension cord that is too small and the motor get ruined due to the voltage drop.

Doug in SW IA

 

[RjCorazza]

For removing water from a basement, I would imagine you would have more options with an electric pump, plus you wouldn't have to deal with potential carbon monoxide issues. If I were in the same position, I think I would also provide the heavy electric cord and specify no additional extensions may be used.

 

[screamin400]

What is the amperage draw on the electric pump? I would be worried that someone would run it on an extension cord that is too small and the motor get ruined due to the voltage drop.

Doug in SW IA

Just under 12. I would supply 50' of cord with it.

 

[screamin400]

For removing water from a basement, I would imagine you would have more options with an electric pump, plus you wouldn't have to deal with potential carbon monoxide issues. If I were in the same position, I think I would also provide the heavy electric cord and specify no additional extensions may be used.

Heavy 50' cord taped together so not falling apart in the water.

 

[Williy]

A gas pump would be a better purchase because what happens
if the power is out????

willy

 

[screamin400]

A gas pump would be a better purchase because what happens
if the power is out????

willy

I thought about that but if I have to have someone pick up something with a gas motor and actually know how to run it I think I would take out 75% of my local city Generally we are not in a storm but we had 300 inches of snow so far so when it melts we are going to have an issue.