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Pump Products recommends the Little Giant 554401 Condensate return pump. This is a great pump ideal for transferring condensate without a gravity drain. “Condensate” in this case refers to the water drippings that tend to form and accumulate in a system or mechanism that evaporates water. Have you ever noticed the little drops of water on the back of your window air conditioning unit That’s condensate. A little condensate generally isn’t a big deal, but left untended over time, the accumulation can cause serious damage by way of corrosion. Corrosion is bad for any system. Corrosion is for the birds I say! That is why an automatic condensate return pump might be a prudent choice for your system. These pumps work to move condensate out of an area that has no access to a gravity drain. The pump collects the condensate and moves it. Other Little Giant condensate return pumps are available. The Little Giant 554401 may be the ideal choice for you. It is a small, compact and lightweight, making it ideal for fitting in specific installations. Being part of Little Giant’s vaunted VCMA-15 series, this pump is designed for the automatic collection and removal of condensate from air conditioners, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. The collection tank can hold up to ½ gallon of condensate water. Once the water is collected in the tank it can then be exported by the pump out to the city water line. Built with a vertical centrifugal design, this pump is lightweight (6 lbs.) and compact for easy installation in or near an existing condensate system. Other features: --Automatic start/stop operation --Solid polymer float --Safety overflow switch --3/8" O.D. barbed discharge adapter w/ built-in check valve --3 inlet openings --Thermally protected/fan-cooled motor --Built-in wall mount tabs --6 ft. cable Performance Curve Piping For piping, you should run flexible pipe from the evaporator drain into one of three pump inlets. The inlet piping should be fixed at a sloped angle into the tank so gravity will take effect. The pipe should also extend 1 to 3 inches into the tank so that it won’t interfere with proper float operation. The outlet pipe should extend straight up as high as necessary (within the TDH rating of the pump). From the high point, the discharge line should slope downward to a point above the drain area and then to a point below or level with the bottom of the condensate unit. If you can’t slope the discharge line down, you can try making an inverted U trap above the pump at its highest point. Flexible tubing can also be used (instead of pipe) for both the inlet and outlet. All in all, this is a very good pumping option for a system that produces condensate. In addition to air conditioning or refrigerating, it can also be used for a high efficiency oil and gas-fired condensing furnace and condensing boiler equipment. Pump Products applications engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, availability and shipping information. Call our toll-free number 1-800-429-0800.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the Little Giant 554401 condensate return pump. This pump is well-suited to moving condensate out of evaporating systems, such as air conditioners or refrigerating units. Video includes all relevant features, specifications and benefits. View the specific product listing here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/little-g... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights and general information about pumps.

In this video, Pump Products highlights the pond pumps from Little Giant. These pumps are built for water circulation and other uses in man-made ponds and water features. Video includes all relevant features, specifications and benefits. View the specific product listings here: https://www.pumpproducts.com/pond-pum... Pump Products' applications engineers are happy to work with customers to figure out the right pump for your application and budget. Call 1800-429-0800 to speak to an expert. Subscribe to our channel for more how-to guides, product highlights and general information about pumps.

Little Giant is well known for its pumps dedicated to ponds, fountains and other outdoor water features. The core purpose of these pond pumps is to keep water the water in your pond circulating consistently. Stagnant water can often lead to algae and bacteria forming; when water is stagnant it absorbs more sunlight which helps algae reproduce using the photosynthesis process. Circulating the water causes a natural filtration effect and is critical to maintaining the overall health of the pond ecosystem, including any plants or fish. Pond pumps should be rated for continuous use. In addition to general water circulation, some pond pumps can also be used for more elaborate aesthetic applications, such as waterfalls, fountain displays, streams and tabletop water displays. Keep in mind that some of these displays may require additional fittings or accessories to produce the desired display effect. Pump Products distributes the following Little Giant pond pump series: the PE series, the PES series and the WGP dual discharge series for waterfalls. The following pumps feature a unique 3-year warranty serviced by Little Giant. Little Giant PE Series Pond Pumps PE series pumps are submersible direct drive pumps built for continuous use. “Direct drive” simply means that the motor shaft is directly attached to the impeller, thus the pump can produce greater starting torque and high pressures than magnetic drive pumps (such as the PES series). The PE pumps are built for straightforward applications such as the circulation of ponds and fountains. Each model is low head (about 7 ft. maximum) and with a lightweight, compact design can fit in virtually any manmade pond system. Ideal for smaller scale pond systems. Pump Products carries the 566608, the 566611 and the 566612. Little Giant PES Series Pond Pumps PES series pumps are submersible magnetic drive pumps designed for continuous use. As the designation suggests, these pumps use magnetic force to move. The motor and the impeller are separate components; when the motor rotates a magnet on the motor housing moves another magnet attached to the impeller. The advantage of the magnetic drive pump, as opposed to direct drive pumps (such as the PE series) is that relatively little energy is consumed. This can lead to significant savings in the long run. Since the motor and impeller are separated, the risk of leakage is reduced as well. These pumps are ideal for continuous water circulation in a pond or fountain system. They can also be used in small to midsized applications requiring low head and high flow, such as tabletop water fountains. Each model also includes a built-in adjustable flow control valve for increased control. Pump Products carries the 566720, the 566721 and the 566722. Little Giant WGP Series Pond Pumps WGP series pumps are continuous use, direct drive pumps that are designed for high head water feature applications, such as waterfall displays (even advertised by Little Giant as “waterfall pumps”). These versatile pumps can be installed either horizontally or vertically, depending on your application needs. Most impressively, WGP series pumps feature a dual discharge design that allows the pump to perform two functions simultaneously. For instance, one port can pump out to a waterfall or fountain, while the other port circulates water. Each pump includes a barbed elbow adapter to connect to piping and a discharge cap to cover one port when it is not in use. Pump Products carries the 566407 and the 566409. BROCHURES Little Giant PE Series Brochure Little Giant PES Series Brochure MANUALS Little Giant PE Series Instruction Manual Little Giant PES Series Instruction Manual Little Giant WGP Series Instruction Manual PARTS LISTS  No repair parts list available SPECIFICATIONS No spec sheets available IMAGES Pump Products application engineers are standing by to provide technical assistance, price quotes or to answer any questions you may have regarding Little Giant pond pumps. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800.