A sump pump is the one appliance in your home whose entire job is to move water out before it reaches your floor. It sits in a pit at the lowest point of your basement or crawl space, and when groundwater rises into that pit, a float switch turns the pump on and it pushes the water out through a discharge pipe. Pro Series Pumps has built this equipment in the United States for decades as a brand of Glentronics, Inc., and its sump pump line is designed specifically for professional installation rather than retail shelves.
Pro Series builds four primary pump families. The S3 Series pairs cast iron with stainless steel across three horsepower sizes. The S2 Series uses an all cast-iron body and a vortex impeller that passes solids up to half an inch. The S/ST Series covers two continuous-duty models, including a half-horsepower pump with a two-inch discharge. The Convertible Pump adds a reversible base that flips into a sump foot to keep the intake above pit debris. Each pump pairs with a Pro Series float switch and controller, and warranty coverage runs longer when a licensed contractor supplies and installs the equipment.
A sump pump only helps if it is sized correctly, wired correctly, and working on the day it is needed. When Bloomington, IL homeowners need a Pro Series sump pump installed, repaired, or maintained, Platinum Plumbing is the name they trust to handle the full job. That includes measuring how fast your pit fills, selecting the right horsepower and discharge size, setting the pump level in the pit, connecting the discharge line with a proper check valve, and testing the float switch before we leave.
Every pump in the line carries longer warranty coverage when a contractor supplies and installs it, which means professional installation protects your investment in a meaningful way. Choosing Platinum Plumbing means choosing a licensed local plumber who knows this equipment intimately and can properly size and install it to your specific home. Call (309) 270-5372 to schedule your Pro Series sump pump service in Bloomington, IL today.
Pro Series’ premium primary pump, built with cast iron and stainless steel in three horsepower sizes.
The S3 Series is the top of the Pro Series primary sump pump line. It combines a cast-iron and stainless-steel housing with an energy-efficient permanent split capacitor motor, and it comes in three sizes. Capacity climbs with each step, moving from 3,000 gallons per hour at a 10-foot lift on the smallest model up to 5,520 gallons per hour on the largest. The motor is water cooled rather than oil cooled, sealed ball bearings sit above and below the shaft for quiet operation, and stainless-steel fasteners resist rust in a pit that stays wet. All three models are continuous-duty rated and fit a standard 10-inch sump pit. The S3 also carries the longest warranty in the line at five years when a contractor like Platinum Plumbing supplies and installs it, compared with three years otherwise.
All cast iron with a vortex impeller, built to handle the small solids that clog lesser pumps.
The S2 Series uses an all cast-iron housing and a cast-iron vortex impeller, which is what allows it to pass solids up to half an inch across without jamming. That matters in pits that collect silt, gravel, or debris, and is a common reason pumps fail early in older homes. Two sizes are available, moving 3,200 and 3,840 gallons per hour at a 10-foot lift. Both use a one-and-a-half-inch discharge, include a removable strainer, and run on the same energy-efficient permanent split capacitor motor found across the line. Warranties run four years when a contractor like Platinum Plumbing supplies and installs the pump, compared with three years otherwise.
Continuous-duty workhorses, including a half-horsepower model with two-inch discharge for high-volume pits.
The S/ST Series covers two pumps that suit different jobs. The S1033 is a one-third horsepower cast-iron pump moving 2,770 gallons per hour at a 10-foot lift through a one-and-a-half-inch discharge. The ST1050 steps up to one-half horsepower with a cast-iron and cast-aluminum housing, and its two-inch discharge lets it move 4,320 gallons per hour, the highest flow rate of any half-horsepower pump in the Pro Series primary line. Both models are continuous-duty rated, water cooled, and fit a 10-inch sump pit. The warranty is three years when a contractor such as Platinum Plumbing supplies and installs the pump, compared with 18 months otherwise.
A reversible base that doubles as a sump foot, lifting the pump clear of the debris that shortens pump life.
The Convertible Pump, model SCF33-NS, solves a specific problem. Debris settling at the bottom of a sump pit gets pulled into the pump intake, and over time that can wear out the seals and impeller. This pump has a reversible, dual-purpose base that works as a standard strainer in one orientation and flips to become a one-inch sump foot in the other. This single feature alone can meaningfully extend the pump’s service life in a dirty pit. It is a one-third horsepower cast-iron pump moving 3,200 gallons per hour at a 10-foot lift, with a built-in anti-airlock vent hole to prevent the pump from running dry against trapped air. A six-blade polycarbonate impeller and a one-and-a-half-inch discharge round out the design, with the ability for the pump to pair with any Pro Series switch or controller.
The part that fails first, and the controllers that will tell you before it does.
A sump pump doesn’t decide when to run. A float switch does, and the switch is the most common failure point in the entire pumping system. Pro Series offers three switch styles: a caged dual float, a vertical float for narrow pits, and a tether float. Each pairs with one of three controller levels. The standard controller simply runs the pump. The enhanced controller adds a system operating light, an adjustable run time from five to 45 seconds after the water drops, and a weekly exercise cycle that runs the pump automatically to keep it from seizing between storms. The deluxe controller adds alarms that will sound when AC power fails, when a pump or float problem is detected, or when its backup battery runs low, plus a USB data port for outside monitoring. Paired with the PS-WiFi module, a deluxe controller can send text, email, and in-app alerts.
| Feature: | Standout Feature: | Best For: | Summary: |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Series | Highest capacity and longest warranty | Homes wanting maximum capacity |
The S3 Series is the strongest primary pump Pro Series builds, with the highest capacity and the longest warranty in the line. A good fit when a home needs real pumping power and long service life. |
| S2 Series | Passes solids to 1/2 inch | Pits with silt and debris |
The S2 Series passes solids up to half an inch, which makes it the practical choice for pits that tend to collect silt and grit. Debris is one of the most common reasons a pump fails early. |
| S/ST Series | Two-inch discharge on ST1050 | High-volume pits |
The ST1050 delivers the highest flow of any half-horsepower pump in the primary line thanks to its two-inch discharge. Worth considering if a pit fills faster than a standard pump can keep up with. |
| The Convertible | Base flips into a sump foot | Dirty pits and repeat failures |
The Convertible’s reversible base flips into a sump foot that lifts the intake above pit sludge. If the home is going through pumps quickly, debris is often the reason and this design addresses it directly. |
| Switches & Controllers | Alarms and weekly exercising | Every system, without exception |
The float switch fails more often than the pump itself. A deluxe controller will sound an alarm as soon as power is lost and the pump faults, and it exercises the pump weekly so it doesn’t seize between storms. |
