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SpecLittle Giant VCMA-15ULS Condensate Pump (554405)VIVOHOME A2L 1/2 HP 5 CFM Two-Stage Vacuum Pump (VH1397US)
PhotoLittle Giant VCMA-15ULS Condensate Pump (554405)VIVOHOME A2L 1/2 HP 5 CFM Two-Stage Vacuum Pump (VH1397US)
Our scoreSCORE7.3 / 10Not reviewed yet
Our takeOur default for a furnace, air handler or dehumidifier lifting water up to about 10 ft, with the overflow switch the bare UL lacks. Plan on motor noise and a check valve that needs cleaning.Our default for a first flare install: a two-stage 5 CFM pump listed as sparkless for A2L refrigerants like R-454B and R-32. Pair it with a micron gauge, because the pump alone can't show you 500 microns.
TypeCondensate pumpVacuum pump
Key spec65 GPH @ 1 ft, 25 GPH @ 10 ft; 15 ft shut-off; overflow switch2-stage, 5 CFM, 1/2 HP; A2L sparkless (listing)
Warranty1 yrn/a
Watch out forThe 15 in the name is shut-off head, not working lift; the manual's 75% rule puts planning lift near 11 ft. Remove the cardboard insert or the pump will overflow. Warranty is 12 months from purchase.VIVOHOME publishes no manufacturer spec page we could find; figures are listing claims.
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