Liberty Pumps · 287
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The retained reference is $323.25 current U.S. street reference. Confirm 115 V model 287 rather than 287HV or longer-cord suffixes and size the check valve and discharge to the curve. Commission every pump, float, check valve, alarm and notification path before relying on the installation.
Current market
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
Confirm 115 V model 287 rather than 287HV or longer-cord suffixes and size the check valve and discharge to the curve. Confirm exact current stock, seller authorization, tax, delivery, battery, valves, pipe, alarm, labor, permits and return terms before paying.
Liberty 287 fits a higher-flow pit where the vertical magnetic switch clears the basin and cord serviceability matters.
Other paths
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What changed
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287 was checked against exact manufacturer identity and manual, current U.S. price, hydraulic curve, basin and switch fit, discharge and check-valve path, power or battery system, alarm and connectivity, service, independent evidence and bounded owner or installer reports.
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
Owner experience
Owner and installer discussion returns to magnetic float fit, high-flow cycling, start load, cord replacement and professional selection rather than a universal reliability or flood result.
These are self-reported experiences across different basins, inflows, heads, pipe and check-valve layouts, circuits, batteries, chargers, alarms, networks, maintenance, installation quality, weather and service ages. They identify commissioning and service checks and do not establish standardized flow, runtime, notification delivery, reliability, failure rate, flood prevention, mold prevention, safety, code approval, insurability or claim outcomes.Exact-model purchasers discuss compact switch fit, high flow, installer selection and replacement. The limited sample cannot prove durability or failure frequency.
Check locked-rotor margin, calculate cycle volume and commission the pump at the exterior outlet rather than equating 1/2 HP with adequate system capacity.
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Liberty Pumps identifies exact model 287 as a one-piece cast-iron primary with vertical magnetic float, quick-connect cord and 3/4-inch solids path.
$323.25 current U.S. street reference was retained for exact model 287. Confirm 115 V model 287 rather than 287HV or longer-cord suffixes and size the check valve and discharge to the curve
The current 280-series performance curve places model 287 around 63 GPM at zero head, 55 GPM at 10 feet and 50 GPM at 15 feet with shutoff near 37 feet; select from the exact curve at total dynamic head The vertical magnetic float and one-piece body need sufficient basin clearance and the pump passes up to 3/4-inch spherical solids; sewage, fibrous wipes and grinder duty remain excluded The automatic magnetic vertical float turns on near 9-1/2 inches and off near 4 inches and needs clean, free travel; provide 1-1/2-inch discharge, full-flow check valve, union and required vent or relief detail
The 1/2 HP 115 V motor is rated 8.0 A with 23 A locked-rotor current and a quick-connect grounded cord; no battery or charger is included No backup runtime, alarm or remote monitoring is present; plan independent notification and backup around actual consequences Water-test the switch, inspect bottom screen, cord seal, check valve and outlet and monitor cycle frequency; use qualified service and disconnect power before pit contact The series carries three-year limited coverage; higher solids clearance does not eliminate float, cord, seal, blockage, recirculation, freeze, power-loss or overwhelming-flow failures
EPA guidance centers moisture-source correction, prompt drying and appropriate remediation. A sump pump does not by itself stop leaks, dry materials or remediate mold.
Flood cleanup can involve electrical shock, sewage and chemical contamination, mold, unstable materials and injury hazards that require appropriate utilities, protective equipment and trained help.
Pits and restricted spaces can contain hazardous atmospheres, engulfment or difficult rescue conditions. Entry requires an applicable assessment and controls rather than an assumption that a residential space is safe.
Flood insurance coverage, exclusions, documentation and claim outcomes are policy- and event-specific. Equipment ownership or an alarm does not guarantee coverage, insurability or payment.
Professional-market coverage verifies the exact 287 package, manuals, electrical data, current stock and price and separates it from high-voltage and cord variants.
Exact-model purchasers discuss compact switch fit, high flow, installer selection and replacement. The limited sample cannot prove durability or failure frequency.
257 is the compact serviceable cast-iron primary alternative at $216.75 current U.S. street reference.
M98 Flow-Mate is the higher-flow primary for greater head or inflow alternative at $349.50 current U.S. street reference.
Manufacturer identity, exact current U.S. price, current manual or support path, independent editorial, laboratory or professional-market evidence and bounded exact-model owner or installer evidence were checked on August 18, 2026. This desk covers complete current or actively supported residential basement and crawlspace primary sump pumps, battery-backup sump systems and integrated primary-plus-backup packages. It excludes sewage, effluent-tank, grinder and utility pumps; standalone batteries, chargers, alarms and power converters; water-powered backups; commercial lift stations; unsupported or obsolete models; marketplace-only products; and cosmetic bundles or package padding. Pump flow must be read on the exact curve at total dynamic head, including vertical rise and pipe, fitting and check-valve loss. Zero-head flow and horsepower do not size a system. Basin diameter, depth, inlet elevation, usable cycle volume, switch travel, solids boundary, discharge diameter, check valve, union, air-lock relief, exterior termination and freeze or backflow exposure are installation facts. Primary, backup and high-water switches must move freely and be tested independently. Battery chemistry, group size, amp-hours, age, temperature, charger, cable, voltage sag, duty cycle and head control useful backup time; no runtime claim is a site promise. Audible, dry-contact, Wi-Fi, app and cloud alerts have different hardware, power, account, network, service, privacy and delivery boundaries. Keep receptacles, controllers, chargers and batteries dry and above possible water, use direct grounded connections and required GFCI and branch protection, isolate power before contact and use qualified electrical and plumbing work plus required permits and inspections. Never enter a sump, basin, crawlspace or other possible confined space without the applicable competent-person assessment and controls. Floodwater may contain sewage, chemicals, sharp objects and energized equipment. Do not touch water or pumps where electrical or contamination hazards may exist; use emergency, utility, remediation and public-health guidance. A sump system does not stop groundwater, sewer backup, plumbing failure, mold, backflow or contaminated flooding and does not replace drainage, grading, waterproofing, sewer protection, mold remediation, flood cleanup or a site-specific professional design. No product, curve, test, review, alarm, battery, warranty or installation guarantees flood prevention, runtime, notification, reliability, service life, mold prevention, property protection, code approval, permit acceptance, insurability, coverage or an insurance claim outcome.
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