A hot tub that needs emptying for a deep clean, or a spa pump that has stopped circulating, leaves water that has to move. This guide to best hot tub water pump looks at pumps for draining a tub and a pump for circulating it, using what each listing states.

This guide scores 5 pumps on what each listing states. Listings were collected 4 November 2026.

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Quick picks

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    Cleartide 1/3 HP Submersible Utility Pump Chill Score 9.6/10

    A 1/3 HP submersible utility pump with auto and manual modes, 2790 GPH of flow and a 30-foot lift for draining pools, hot tubs, ponds and flooded basements.

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    Cleartide Submersible Utility Water Pump Chill Score 9.6/10

    A 1/3 HP submersible utility pump with 2760 GPH of flow, a 32-foot lift and a copper motor for pond, garden, pool transfer and hot tub emptying.

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    VEVOR SPA Pump 1.5HP Hot Tub Bath Pump 115V 119GPM Chill Score 9.6/10

    A 1.5HP spa pump with 119 GPM of flow, a 54-foot max lifting height and a 90-degree rotatable interface for hot tub bath water circulation.

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    1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump with 10FT Garden Chill Score 9.5/10

    A 1/2 HP submersible sump pump kit with 1800 GPH of flow, a 24.5-foot lift, a 25 ft power cord and a 10 ft garden hose for draining pools, hot tubs and flooded areas.

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    Lanchez Sump Pump, 1/2 HP 2450GPH Submersible Chill Score 9.5/10

    A 1/2 HP submersible sump pump with 2450 GPH of flow, a 31-foot lift and an oil-filled motor for draining hot tubs, pools, basements and ponds.

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The picks

Cleartide 1/3 HP Submersible Utility Pump, 2790 GPH High Flow, Portable Sump Pump with Auto Water Sensor, Ideal for Pool, Flooded Basement, Hot Tub, Pond and Garden Draining

Cleartide 1/3 HP Submersible Utility Pump

Cleartide 9.6/10 Chill Score
The Chill Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we review
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A 1/3 HP submersible utility pump with auto and manual modes, 2790 GPH of flow and a 30-foot lift for draining pools, hot tubs, ponds and flooded basements.

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Pros

  • 2790 GPH of flow with a lift up to 30 feet
  • Auto mode starts at 1-1/5 inches and stops at 1/5 inch
  • Dry-run, overheating and overload protection with tip shutoff
  • 10 ft power cord with a 1-1/4 inch NPT elbow and dual adapters

Cons

  • No warranty term is stated
  • No voltage is stated
  • Solids handling stops at 1/8 inch
  • Auto mode starts only at 1-1/5 inches
Cleartide Submersible Utility Water Pump, 2760 GPH Portable Sump Pump with Copper Motor, Plug and Work for Pond, Garden Watering, Pool Transfer, Hot Tub Emptying

Cleartide Submersible Utility Water Pump

Cleartide 9.6/10 Chill Score
The Chill Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we review
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A 1/3 HP submersible utility pump with 2760 GPH of flow, a 32-foot lift and a copper motor for pond, garden, pool transfer and hot tub emptying.

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Pros

  • 2760 GPH of flow with a 32-foot max head
  • Works at a water level of 0.16 inch
  • Copper motor with a rust-proof stainless steel housing
  • IPX8 submersible protection with a UL-listed plug

Cons

  • No warranty term is stated
  • No power cord length is stated
  • Solids handling stops at 1/8 inch
  • No auto mode is stated
VEVOR SPA Pump 1.5HP Hot Tub Bath Pump 115V 119GPM Flow Rate with 1.5" Port, 90° Rotational Interface, 54 ft Max Lifting Height, Copper Motor, SPA Bath Water Circulation, Compatible with OEM Models

VEVOR SPA Pump 1.5HP Hot Tub Bath Pump 115V 119GPM

VEVOR 9.6/10 Chill Score
The Chill Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we review
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A 1.5HP spa pump with 119 GPM of flow, a 54-foot max lifting height and a 90-degree rotatable interface for hot tub bath water circulation.

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Pros

  • 119 GPM of flow from a 1.5HP copper motor
  • 54-foot max lifting height
  • 90-degree rotatable interface for tight spaces
  • Fluororubber shaft seal resists heat and corrosion

Cons

  • No warranty term is stated
  • No power cord is stated
  • Requires matching 1.5 inch inlet and outlet fittings
  • Lists circulation use, not draining or emptying
1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump with 10FT Garden Hose, 25FT Power Cord | Ready-to-Use Water Removal Kit Drains Down to 1/5" for Pools, Hot Tubs, Pool Covers, Basements & Flooded Areas

1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump with 10FT Garden

bokazi 9.5/10 Chill Score
The Chill Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we review
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A 1/2 HP submersible sump pump kit with 1800 GPH of flow, a 24.5-foot lift, a 25 ft power cord and a 10 ft garden hose for draining pools, hot tubs and flooded areas.

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Pros

  • 1800 GPH of flow with a 24.5-foot vertical lift
  • 25 ft power cord
  • 10 ft garden hose included
  • Bottom suction drains down to 1/5 inch

Cons

  • 1800 GPH, against 2790 GPH on the Cleartide 2790 Pump
  • 24.5-foot lift, against 54 feet on the VEVOR 1.5HP Spa Pump
  • No auto mode is stated
  • No debris size is stated
Lanchez Sump Pump, 1/2 HP 2450GPH Submersible Water Pump, Utility Pump Thermoplastic Portable Electric Transfer Pump for Hot Tub Swimming Pool Basement Garden Pond Tubs Draining with 10FT Cord

Lanchez Sump Pump, 1/2 HP 2450GPH Submersible

LANCHEZ 9.5/10 Chill Score
The Chill Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we review
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A 1/2 HP submersible sump pump with 2450 GPH of flow, a 31-foot lift and an oil-filled motor for draining hot tubs, pools, basements and ponds.

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Pros

  • 2450 GPH of flow with a lift up to 31 feet
  • Oil-filled motor mitigates overload issues
  • Side inlet and metal filter keep debris and sediment out
  • 10 ft cord and a multi-use hose adapter for 3/4 inch GHT and 1-1/4 inch NPT

Cons

  • Lists 3-year technical support rather than a warranty
  • Bullets list 9.45 inches by 14.4 inches while the spec table lists 6.3 inches by 6.3 inches by 10.83 inches
  • 2450 GPH, against 2790 GPH on the Cleartide 2790 Pump
  • Automatic operation stops at 1/5 inch of water

More to compare

Best Hot Tub Water Pump: Draining or Circulating

The Cleartide 2790 Pump, the Cleartide 2760 Pump, the Lanchez 2450 GPH Pump and the bokazi 1800 GPH Kit list draining, emptying or transfer as the job. The VEVOR 1.5HP Spa Pump lists circulation as a standard replacement for OEM spa models, with 1.5 inch inlet and outlet fittings. Flow figures use the unit each listing states, so GPM on the VEVOR and GPH on the others are different units.

Flow, lift and power

Pump Flow Max lift Power Cord
Cleartide 2790 Pump 2790 GPH 30 feet 1/3 HP 10 ft
Cleartide 2760 Pump 2760 GPH 32 feet 1/3 HP Not stated
VEVOR 1.5HP Spa Pump 119 GPM 54 feet 1.5 HP Not stated
bokazi 1800 GPH Kit 1800 GPH 24.5 feet 1/2 HP 25 ft
Lanchez 2450 GPH Pump 2450 GPH 31 feet 1/2 HP 10 ft

Compare flow within the same unit, and check lift against the height the water must travel.

Who should not buy these

If you need a pump that circulates water through a spa, only the VEVOR lists that job. The drain pumps list emptying and transfer, not circulation. If your outlet sits far from the tub, check cord length: the bokazi lists a 25 ft cord, and the Cleartide 2790 Pump and the Lanchez 2450 GPH Pump list a 10 ft cord.

Score notes

The Chill Score covers performance, build, value, safety where it applies and warranty. Here, performance covers stated flow, lift and power.

Product Chill Score Perf. /35 Build /25 Value /25 Safety /10 Warranty /5
Cleartide 2790 Pump 9.6 32 21 21 7 0
Cleartide 2760 Pump 9.6 29 22 20 7 0
VEVOR 1.5HP Spa Pump 9.6 32 21 20 5 0
bokazi 1800 GPH Kit 9.5 24 19 19 5 3
Lanchez 2450 GPH Pump 9.5 28 20 20 3 1

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.

The Cleartide 2790 Pump lists the highest GPH figure in this guide. The VEVOR stands apart as the circulation pick, while the bokazi kit adds a hose and a long cord.

Check Your Space First

  • Measure the space: the Lanchez lists 9.45 inches in diameter and 14.4 inches in height, and the bokazi lists 4.7 inches by 9.6 inches by 4.7 inches.
  • Cord length: the bokazi lists a 25 ft power cord, while the Cleartide 2790 Pump and the Lanchez list a 10 ft power cord.
  • Weight to carry: the VEVOR lists 15.87 pounds and the Lanchez lists 9.37 pounds.
  • Fittings: the Cleartide 2790 Pump includes a 1-1/4 inch NPT elbow and dual adapters, and the Lanchez includes a multi-use hose adapter.
  • Power: the VEVOR lists AC115V power, and the bokazi lists a 400W motor.

Common questions

Can a sump pump drain a hot tub?

The Cleartide pumps, the Lanchez and the bokazi list hot tub draining or emptying. The VEVOR lists spa circulation as a replacement pump, not draining. Match the pump to the job: draining or circulating.

What flow rates do these pumps list?

The drain pumps list 2790 GPH, 2760 GPH, 2450 GPH and 1800 GPH, and the VEVOR lists 119 GPM. Higher flow moves water faster, but check lift and fittings too.

Do these pumps run on a normal outlet?

The VEVOR lists AC115V power. The voltage is Not stated on the other listings, so check before buying.

How low can these pumps drain?

The Cleartide 2760 Pump works at a 0.16 inch water level. The Cleartide 2790 Pump sensor stops at 1/5 inch in auto mode. The Lanchez operates until water drops below 1/5 inch, and the bokazi drains down to 1/5 inch.

Which pump replaces a spa circulation pump?

The VEVOR lists itself as a standard replacement for OEM spa models, with 1.5 inch inlet and outlet fittings. Verify your old pump specifications before ordering.

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