EZ Travel Collection Electric Water Pump Continuous Industrial Duty (1/2 HP Motor)

A lot of comments say that this pump did not work and it might be the users' errors. I bought this water pump for my rain barrels. It did not work initially when I first tried for couple of times. Since the pump has 2 identical 1" pipe threads and since I wanted to use 2 sets of garden hoses, I bought 2 sets of adapters at Home Depot (Search for "887480020793" and "887480017090" at HomeDepot.com or Home Depot SKU #799321 & #878041). I figured out that the reason why the pump did not work initially is that the way I had setup did not meet the pump's manual requirement that intake line size must be 1 inch or above, and my intake line of 50-ft garden hose was too small; I even primed it through the top screw but it did not work. I changed out my intake line with a 6-ft garden hose and the pump has worked like a champ.For wiring connection, I use a computer power cord since the water pump power cable size is 3 conductors 18 AWG and most computer power cord has the same cable size. I cut the computer power cord's end off and crimped it with the pump's built-in power cord. Before I crimped the wiring connection, I put 2 layers (2 different sizes) of heat shrink tubing for each wire, and I put 2 layers of heat shrink tubing on the overall crimped connection for safety and duration.I will update this review when the pump has any issue or stops working.

Great quality brand new product, shipping and packaging real good, described well, would purchase another, works great, very satisfied, will enjoy for years. a must have for water supply for many different projects, thank you++++++++

Don’t buy! lasted a few months and 3 out of 4 pumps failed. No warranty after 60 days and vendor wouldn’t help with replacement.

I read all the reviews on this before I purchased it. Since a good portion of the complaints I saw were priming related, I decided I would check it out for myself.When you look at the documentation, it states that:"The intake pipe must be slightly angled up towards the intake mouth to avoid the formation of air locks."I did not have an angled 1" to 3/4" adapter so I went ahead with my straight adapter. It seems to work fine.The manual also states that you MUST:"Always fit a foot valve at the end of the intake pipe." -- I don't think I read any reviews that mention this.I used an old brass 3/4" one way valve with a paint gun strainer and a garden hose adapter as my foot valve. So it goes strainer, valve, garden hose adapter, 10' hose, garden hose to 1" adapter, pump.With the foot valve in place you only have to prime the intake hose. You can either disconnect the hose and fill it, topping it off at the prime/fill port or fill the entire thing thru the prime/fill port. Once this is done the pump will start moving water immediately after being energized.After shutting it down you can pull the intake hose out, move it to another water source, hang it up, etc. It shouldn't leak any water and the entire hose up to the pump (at least) will stay primed. You can also disconnect it and drain the pump housing if you need to.The manual also states:"It is advisable to fit a non-return valve between the delivery mouth and flow rate adjustment gate valve to avoid dangerous water hammering in the event of the pump suddenly stopping. This measure is compulsory if the delivery water column is over 20 meters."I am unsure what, exactly this means. I will update this when I find out.I am waiting on some quick connect fittings for this pump and will update with some photos of the setup when it's done.I can't make any assertions about longevity yet but so far I would recommend this pump to anyone looking for a small, light, quiet pump that can move a good amount of water.Edit: I've used this pump 2 to 3 times a week for clear water and I just spent two entire days using it to drain water heater sediment water (saved me untold pain lugging buckets). I also used it to pump out wet/dry vac canister after vacuuming up water. Works great! I've found you can also open the priming screw while it's running to clear air.Edit 2: i have been using this pump for over 6 months. I still haven't had a problem with it. It's gets used for about a half hour every 3 days. Still runs like a champ.

Updated again: Like I said, I have had three or four of these pumps. They are basically all the same. Good cheap pump for the money. However, a couple of further notes. These pumps may seem weatherproof but they are not, nor are really waterproof, basically because the pump portion will rust quite nicely with the rust jamming the pump. When you apply power to the pump, if you hear just a buzzing noise, the problem is either the starting capacitor (classic) or the pump has rusted tight. It takes very little rust to jam the pump. Turns out the rust issue is easy to fix! There are three screws hold the pump to the motor. These screws will likely not be very tight, for reasons I will explain, so just unscrew the three screws and the pump portion comes off easily, just work a knife or something evenly all around. The pump is in two parts, the first outer part doesn't move and some rust on this is not a big deal but you can clean it if you like. The back portion has the impeller than does all the work. This impeller is somewhat delicate so that it takes very little rust to jam it, but it frees up easily with some spray and gentle rocking. The motor is not strong even to overcome much of any rust. So now keep slowing spraying with rust remover and then spray everthing else with WD40 or something similar, particularly the sleeve bearing. I could not see where the manufactuer used any lube. Now if you apply power, the impeller should spin nicely, better than new actually. The second issue is important and curious. It turns out that the there is not enough clearance between the impeller shaft and the front part of the pump such that if you put the pump back together and tighten the screws as you think normal, the pump will likely not run! You actually have to back off the screws so that there is maybe a razor blade space. the exact space will vary with the pump, but this is the reason that the screws were not tight! I filled the little space with some good high tech sealant. It turns out that if a little water leaks out due to the gap, it's no big deal. This pump is not going to be used on a space ship. So after freeing up the rust, using good decent lube on the moving parts, and adjusting the gap so just enough, the pump works better than new, clearly moving more water. Note, I have also had to replace the starting capacitor on a previous pump. Lastly, I use the pump outdoors but this time I will bring it in before winter when I am not using it. Also don't forget the foot valve, this pump is not self priming and don't run it dry for more than a few seconds (for testing). Meanwhile, the price has gone up 50% over the years. Also not a big difference between the 1/2hp and larger motors so save your money.Updated: Amazon sent me a replacement pump and the new one does not make the loud noise that the other did and pumps the same amount. I will add that I had to replace a split rubber seal under the priming screw otherwise the pump will never hold it's prime (which is mandatory!) In addition, they shortened the AC cord to only 3 feet! Lastly, if using this pump outdoors, make sure it is covered since it looks waterproof but it is not! I put some plumbers seal around the electric box since water will get in it and the windings and shaft seals are open! I also had to replace the starting cap on a previous unit. But, again, noting lie it for the money.-----------------------------------------This a generic centrifugal pump. There are two keys with these kind of pumps, if you are not familiar. All centrifugal pumps I have seen/used requiring priming. This means that the intake always has to be full of water and air tight. You have to know how to prime one of these type pumps and how to get it to hold it's prime. You have to have some kind of one-way valve at the end of intake so that when you shut the pump off, all the water in the intake piping does not run out. Running this pump, and most like it, will quickly burn out if allowed to run dry. If you are pumping water from a lake or pond or such, you need what is called a foot valve (because it it installed at the end of intake pipe typically or the "foot. There are plastic ones and brass ones. I have both and I use a brass one for heavy usage, like irrigation. To prime one of these type pumps is almost an art form since you have to get all the air bubbles out. One bubble will kill it. Basically, you fill the intake pipe with force, like from a hose, and keep filling it. This will remove the easy air bubbles. You then start the pump for maybe 2 seconds. Then repeat. It can take four or five tries. You keep doing this until you see steady strong pumping. You wouldn't miss it. Again, I have a $1500 irrigation pump and I have to do the same process at the start after I have drained it for the winter. Almost kind of fun to see it finally blast off.With regards to this particular pump, the jury is out because I have not had it that long. These pumps have all kinds of specs, but seem, more or less the same. I had a 1 hp version, and this one at a claimed 1/2 hp does better. It is extremely noisy and gets too hot to touch after pumping for 30 minutes. It sounds like there is something rattling around inside the impeller chamber but it still pumps and the noise started suddenly so something could have broken off. I will see if it goes away or I will ask Amazon to replace it. I use the pump to refill our waterfall when the water evaporates, so casual use. As far as how much it can "push water", leaving the output pipe out, it will create maybe 3 foot geyser and a lot of water so pretty good for the money but only a moderate head and good suction actually (once primped). And it is not "waterproof". It is painted but it will rust up solid if not used. You can't but it in a box to protect it from the elements since it gets too hot. Might try but will any external fan. Too bad there is no way to lubricate it. In summary, it behaves like every other centrifugal pump (needs priming and be able to hold it's prime between uses), gets very warm, and moves a decent about of water along with decent suction. These pumps have gone up by 30% over the years, but you can bet it for the money. and I will try to swap it for another because it's way too loud and any pump that loud will quickly burn out.