Pumps with a metal casing may cost up to double the price of a similar pump without the casing. For instance, the price of a Â½-horsepower stainless steel or brass core pedestal pumps can run between $280 and $500.
A shower pump is an electric pump that is used to maintain a steady flow and pressure of water in a shower. The pump works best on stored water as compared to water that comes directly from the mains. With a shower pump, the fear of water suddenly stopping when you are taking a shower is eliminated.
The other common type of sump pump is the pedestal pump. Pedestal pumps look something like a long stick with a fat head. The pedestal keeps the pump out of the pit, away from the water even when the pit is full. An inlet pipe reaches down into the bottom of the pit to draw the water out.