The Ryobi 18V One+ 20 GPM Submersible Water Transfer Pump is a versatile power tool that isn’t used just for landscaping — it’s also great for clearing out flooded basements or draining pools. What makes it a great landscaping tool is that you can relocate water to your soil for planting, saving you money on your water bill. If you have places in your yard that annoyingly amass liquid, like pool covers or sloped parts of your patio, you can kill two birds with one stone by using that water for your lawn or garden. You can also set up a rain bucket and attach the pump to landscape your home in a more sustainable fashion.
The pump drains water down to 1-1/6 inches, so it isn’t perfect — depending on the size of the area you’re draining, it can leave a lot of liquid behind. However, what it can pump, it pumps quickly, thanks to a 1/6 horsepower motor that can transfer 20 gallons of water per minute. Features include an integrated strainer that filters debris, as well as a shutdown timer and a sensor that will turn the pump off when there is no water left for it to drain.
Ryobi’s 18V One+ 20 GPM Submersible Water Transfer Pump has product code P3020 and is priced at $199 at Home Depot, which includes a 4 Ah battery and charger.
