{"product_id":"little-giant-6-cia-rfs-big-john-automatic-submersible-sump-pump-1-3-hp","title":"Little Giant 6-CIA-RFS Big John Automatic Submersible Sump Pump, 1\/3 HP, 2760 GPH","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .lgbj6-wrap, .lgbj6-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .lgbj6-wrap {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n  }\n\n  \/* Hero (compact) *\/\n  .lgbj6-hero {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d4f4a 0%, #2db896 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 36px 32px;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .lgbj6-hero h1 { font-size: 2em; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }\n  .lgbj6-tagline { font-size: 1.1em; opacity: 0.95; margin: 0 0 18px; }\n  .lgbj6-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }\n  .lgbj6-badge {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 6px 14px;\n    border-radius: 50px;\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .lgbj6-intro {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 0 auto 32px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 1.05em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Stat strip *\/\n  .lgbj6-stats {\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06302d 0%, #0d4f4a 100%);\n    color: #fff;\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 24px;\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\n    gap: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 36px;\n  }\n  .lgbj6-stat { text-align: center; 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The oil filled cast iron motor housing lubricates the motor for life and pulls heat away during long runs, and a non-clog vortex impeller passes the grit that stops lesser pumps. Discharge is \u003cstrong\u003e1-1\/2 in FNPT\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the unit is cCSAus listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"lgbj6-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-value\"\u003e2760 GPH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-label\"\u003eFlow at 5 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-value\"\u003e1\/3 HP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-label\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-value\"\u003e18 ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-label\"\u003eShutoff Head\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-value\"\u003e1-1\/2 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-label\"\u003eFNPT Discharge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-value\"\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-stat-label\"\u003eFloat Switch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"lgbj6-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy PST Customers Pick This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e🤖\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePiggyback Float Switch\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanical float turns the pump on around 9-1\/2 to 11-1\/2 in of water and shuts it off near 1 to 4 in. Unplug the float and the pump runs manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCast Iron And Oil Filled\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe epoxy coated cast iron housing is oil filled for lifetime lubrication and heat dissipation, which is why these pumps last through years of duty cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e🌀\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNon-Clog Vortex Impeller\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vortex design lets solids pass instead of wedging against the impeller, so silt and small debris do not shut the pump down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1-1\/2 in FNPT Discharge\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThreads straight into standard rigid pipe or a hose adapter, so the discharge can be plumbed permanently rather than laid loose across the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMechanical Shaft Seal\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless spring, nitrile parts, and carbon and ceramic faces keep water out of the motor cavity where a cheaper seal would let it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-emoji\"\u003e✅\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ecCSAus Listed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety certified for use in the United States and Canada, and rated for liquid up to 140 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eElectrical Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eGFCI protected\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit and never splice or shorten the power cord. Around pool equipment, NEC 680 bonding and grounding rules apply. Have an electrician confirm the circuit before the pump is put into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"lgbj6-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eLittle Giant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eBig John 6 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e6-CIA-RFS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003ePST-6CIARFS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e2760 GPH at 5 ft of lift, 46 GPM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eShutoff Head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e18 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eMax Pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e7.0 psi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e1\/3 HP, shaded pole, oil filled\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e115V, 60 Hz, single phase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eMotor Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eThermal overload, continuous duty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eHousing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eEpoxy coated cast iron\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eImpeller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eNon-clog vortex style\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eShaft Seal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eStainless spring, nitrile, carbon and ceramic faces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eDischarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e1-1\/2 in FNPT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eAutomatic, piggyback mechanical float switch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eSwitch Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003eOn at 9-1\/2 to 11-1\/2 in, off at 1 to 4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e10 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eMax Liquid Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003e140 degrees F\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-key\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-spec-val\"\u003ecCSAus listed for the US and Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"lgbj6-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhat does the piggyback float switch do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe pump plugs into the back of the float switch, and the float switch plugs into the wall. When water lifts the float, the pump runs. Unplug the pump from the float and plug it straight into the outlet to run it manually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eIs this a pool cover pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. A cover pump lays flat and sips a shallow puddle. The 6-CIA-RFS is a \u003cstrong\u003esump pump\u003c\/strong\u003e that needs several inches of water to cycle, so it belongs in a pit, vault, or basin, not on a cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eWhy cast iron instead of thermoplastic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eCast iron carries heat away from the motor, which is what matters when the pump cycles all night during a wet stretch. Thermoplastic sump pumps run hotter and generally have shorter service lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-faq-card\"\u003e\n      \u003ch4\u003eCan I hard pipe the discharge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. The 1-1\/2 in FNPT discharge accepts standard threaded pipe. Install a check valve on the vertical run so the column of water does not fall back into the basin every time the pump shuts off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003csection class=\"lgbj6-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOrder the Little Giant 6-CIA-RFS From PST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAuthorized Little Giant dealer. Backed by the PST Pool Supplies service team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"lgbj6-perks\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-perk\"\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-perk\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-perk\"\u003eWarranty Backed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"lgbj6-perk\"\u003eAuthorized Little Giant Dealer\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Little Giant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289623294017,"sku":"PST-6CIARFS","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1623\/0209\/files\/Cover_and_Utility_Pumps_016_23611b1e-69fc-4126-902c-2ff96b6608a1.png?v=1785942962","url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/little-giant-6-cia-rfs-big-john-automatic-submersible-sump-pump-1-3-hp","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}