Zoeller 1096 Submersible Sump Pump 1/2 HP
- 1/2 HP, up to 80 GPM
- Cast iron housing, oil-filled motor
- Vertical float switch fits 10 inch basins
- 1-1/2 inch NPT discharge, 3/8 inch solids
- 9-foot power cord, 115 volts
- 18 pounds, 11.5 x 9.3 x 15 inches
- 3-year limited warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A cast iron submersible sump pump with an oil-filled motor and a switch sized for narrow basins. The listing gives no maximum head, and there is no battery backup.
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ASIN: B09KFKHJV4Model: 1096-0001Category: Sump Pumps
Overview
A basement sump or crawl space pit is where this Zoeller pump works, a cast iron submersible with a vertical float switch sized for narrow basins and a vortex impeller that resists clogging.
Homeowners get a cast iron build, an oil-filled motor with overload protection and strong flow for wet basements. The listing gives no maximum head or flow-at-height figures, so lift performance is unclear.
Who it's for
Basements and crawl spaces with regular water inflow suit the cast iron build and flow. Homes worried about outages need a separate backup system.
Pros and cons
- Cast iron motor housing
- Oil-filled motor with overload protection
- Vortex impeller resists clogs
- Vertical switch fits narrow basins
- Maximum head not listed
- No battery backup
- Heavy to lift out of the pit
Performance notes
Water removal comes from the vortex impeller, which passes small solids without clogging, driven by an oil-filled motor with overload protection. The vertical float switch turns the pump on and off as the water rises and falls in the basin.
Specifications
| Brand | Zoeller |
|---|---|
| Model | 1096-0001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 11.5 x 9.3 x 15 inches |
| Power cord length | 9 feet |
| Item weight | 18 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Flow Rate | Up to 80 GPM |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Horsepower | 1/2 HP |
| Voltage | 115 volts AC |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Cast iron housing |
| Color | Green |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1/2HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump Pump |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Product Style | Submersible, vortex impeller |
| Specific Uses For Product | Basement and crawl space water removal |
| Discharge | 1-1/2 inch NPT, passes 3/8 inch solids |
| Switch type | Vertical float, fits 10 inch basins |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Zoeller 1096 a battery backup sump pump?
No. It is a 1/2 HP AC submersible pump with a 9-foot power cord; no battery backup is listed.