A pump wouldn't need to move much water very fast in that application.
Almost any low volume pump would work. I would wire it in series with a
float switch (and possibly a control relay depending on supply voltage and
rating of the float switch I get).

Lowest cost would be something like a fountain recirculation pump or one
used in a diamond wet saw. They operate like a sump so they need somewhat
deep pool to sit in.

A pump capable of draining the tank dry would cost a bit more but would be
compact and neater as it can be connected anywhere along the drain tube.


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well summer is coming and that means are three/fourths finished
basement is going to suffer from humidity. i plan on getting a
dehumdifier (50pt model should be enough i hope, 1300sq ft, 7ft
ceiling) but don't want to empty the bucket constantly.

what condensate pumps are recommended that are quiet and reliable?
also, is there any particular place a dehumidifier should be kept (i.e.
closer to the window, center of the dehumidification area, near the
dryer...)?

the back of the basement is unfinished, there is a washer/dryer and a
sink. i was hoping to run the hose to the sink but it's about 40ft from
the center of the finished area (if that's the best sopt for the
dehumidifier).

i was looking at little giant pumps but i can't tell the difference
from model to model. hartell maybe?