{"product_id":"swimline-5420-submersible-pool-cover-pump-250-gph-25-ft-cord-3-4-in-ga","title":"Swimline 5420 Submersible Pool Cover Pump, 250 GPH, 25 ft Cord, 3\/4 in Garden Hose","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .swcp250-wrap, .swcp250-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .swcp250-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  \/* Title bar (flat, no gradient) *\/\n  .swcp250-title {\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #2db896;\n    padding-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .swcp250-title h2 {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 1.6em;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n  .swcp250-subtitle {\n    margin: 4px 0 0;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .swcp250-intro {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    font-size: 1em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Spec table *\/\n  .swcp250-spec-section { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .swcp250-spec-heading {\n    font-size: 0.85em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n  .swcp250-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .swcp250-spec-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3; }\n  .swcp250-spec-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .swcp250-spec-table th,\n  .swcp250-spec-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n  .swcp250-spec-table th {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    width: 42%;\n    background: #f7f8fc;\n  }\n  .swcp250-spec-table td { color: #1a1a1a; }\n\n  \/* FAQ (optional) *\/\n  .swcp250-faq { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .swcp250-faq-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3;\n    padding: 12px 0;\n  }\n  .swcp250-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .swcp250-faq-q {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    margin: 0 0 4px;\n    font-size: 0.98em;\n  }\n  .swcp250-faq-a { margin: 0; color: #333; font-size: 0.95em; }\n\n  \/* Footer perks line *\/\n  .swcp250-footer {\n    border-top: 1px solid #e1e6ed;\n    padding-top: 14px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    text-align: center;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.9em;\n  }\n  .swcp250-footer .swcp250-dot {\n    color: #2db896;\n    margin: 0 8px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"swcp250-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSwimline 5420 Submersible Pool Cover Pump, 250 GPH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"swcp250-subtitle\"\u003eHalf the electricity, all of the water gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"swcp250-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSwimline 5420 submersible cover pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, stocked under SKU PST-SW5420, sits flat on a winter pool cover and moves up to \u003cstrong\u003e250 GPH\u003c\/strong\u003e of rain and snowmelt off before the weight starts stretching the cover or pulling it into the pool. It is fully submersible and clog resistant, and it has \u003cstrong\u003eonly one moving part\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is very little to service. The discharge is a standard \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 in garden hose\u003c\/strong\u003e thread and the \u003cstrong\u003e25 ft power cord\u003c\/strong\u003e lets the pump sit out where the water actually pools. It draws about half the electricity of a conventional motor driven winter cover pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"swcp250-spec-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-spec-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"swcp250-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwimline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSW5420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePST-SW5420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersible winter pool cover pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDischarge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 in garden hose thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual, non-automatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne moving part, clog resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully submersible, sits flat on the cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemoving rain and snowmelt from winter covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeason\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall closing through spring opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \n  \u003csection class=\"swcp250-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-spec-heading\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-q\"\u003eIs 250 GPH enough for my cover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-a\"\u003eFor a typical residential cover in a normal rain, yes. If you get heavy downpours or you have a large in ground cover, step up to the 500 GPH model so the water clears faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the pump turn on by itself?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a \u003cstrong\u003emanual\u003c\/strong\u003e pump, so plug it in when water collects and unplug it when the cover is clear. Do not leave it running dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp250-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-q\"\u003eWhat do I need besides the pump?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp250-faq-a\"\u003eA standard garden hose for the discharge and a GFCI protected outlet, which NEC 680 requires for equipment used around a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003cfooter class=\"swcp250-footer\"\u003e\n    Free Shipping\u003cspan class=\"swcp250-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e30-Day Returns\u003cspan class=\"swcp250-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWarranty Backed\u003cspan class=\"swcp250-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eAuthorized Swimline Dealer\n  \u003c\/footer\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Swimline","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44289622605889,"sku":"PST-SW5420","price":60.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/swimline-5420-submersible-pool-cover-pump-250-gph-25-ft-cord-3-4-in-ga","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}