{"product_id":"swimline-5440-submersible-pool-cover-pump-500-gph-25-ft-cord-3-4-in-ga","title":"Swimline 5440 Submersible Pool Cover Pump, 500 GPH, 25 ft Cord, 3\/4 in Garden Hose","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .swcp500-wrap, .swcp500-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .swcp500-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  .swcp500-title {\n    border-bottom: 3px solid #2db896;\n    padding-bottom: 12px;\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\n  }\n  .swcp500-title h2 {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 1.6em;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n  .swcp500-subtitle {\n    margin: 4px 0 0;\n    color: #555;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\n  \/* Intro *\/\n  .swcp500-intro {\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    font-size: 1em;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  \/* Spec table *\/\n  .swcp500-spec-section { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .swcp500-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  .swcp500-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-size: 0.95em;\n  }\n  .swcp500-spec-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3; }\n  .swcp500-spec-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .swcp500-spec-table th,\n  .swcp500-spec-table td {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 8px 12px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n  .swcp500-spec-table th {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    width: 42%;\n    background: #f7f8fc;\n  }\n  .swcp500-spec-table td { color: #1a1a1a; }\n\n  \/* FAQ (optional) *\/\n  .swcp500-faq { margin-bottom: 24px; }\n  .swcp500-faq-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ecf3;\n    padding: 12px 0;\n  }\n  .swcp500-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .swcp500-faq-q {\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #0d4f4a;\n    margin: 0 0 4px;\n    font-size: 0.98em;\n  }\n  .swcp500-faq-a { margin: 0; color: #333; font-size: 0.95em; }\n\n  \/* Footer perks line *\/\n  .swcp500-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  .swcp500-footer .swcp500-dot {\n    color: #2db896;\n    margin: 0 8px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cheader class=\"swcp500-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSwimline 5440 Submersible Pool Cover Pump, 500 GPH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"swcp500-subtitle\"\u003eTwice the flow for the covers that catch twice the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"swcp500-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSwimline 5440 submersible cover pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, stocked under SKU PST-SW5440, moves up to \u003cstrong\u003e500 GPH\u003c\/strong\u003e off a winter pool cover, double the output of the 250 GPH model, which matters on larger in ground covers and in regions that get real rainfall between freezes. It sits flat on the cover, is fully submersible, and discharges through a standard \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 in garden hose\u003c\/strong\u003e thread. The \u003cstrong\u003e25 ft power cord\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches from a deck outlet to the middle of the cover, where the water collects. Clearing standing water is the single best thing you can do to keep a winter cover from stretching, tearing at the grommets, or sagging into the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"swcp500-spec-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-spec-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"swcp500-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\u003eSW5440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePST-SW5440\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\u003e500 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\u003eClog resistant submersible design\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=\"swcp500-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-spec-heading\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-q\"\u003eShould I get the 500 GPH or the 250 GPH pump?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-a\"\u003eGo with \u003cstrong\u003e500 GPH\u003c\/strong\u003e for a large in ground cover or a wet climate. The 250 GPH model is fine for a small above ground cover that only sees light rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-q\"\u003eDoes it shut off automatically?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-a\"\u003eNo, it is a manual pump. Plug it in when water pools on the cover and unplug it when the cover is clear so the pump is not running dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv class=\"swcp500-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-q\"\u003eCan I leave it out all winter?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"swcp500-faq-a\"\u003ePull it once the cover is frozen over. A pump locked into ice can crack, and that damage is not covered under warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003cfooter class=\"swcp500-footer\"\u003e\n    Free Shipping\u003cspan class=\"swcp500-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e30-Day Returns\u003cspan class=\"swcp500-dot\"\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003eWarranty Backed\u003cspan class=\"swcp500-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":44289622736961,"sku":"PST-SW5440","price":63.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pstpoolsupplies.com\/products\/swimline-5440-submersible-pool-cover-pump-500-gph-25-ft-cord-3-4-in-ga","provider":"PST Pool Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}