Wayne WaterBug water pump review and tips

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Buy the Wayne WaterBug 1/6 HP 1350 GPH water pump on Amazon here: amzn.to/2ZIaFry
This pump can be fully submerged. It has the option of top and side discharge and connects to a standard garden hose. The pump does NOT have a float switch (although there IS a version of it that does) and you should not let the pump run dry per manufacturer's directions.
I tried to empty my water-filled shop vac with this pump once. Since I had vacuumed wet carpet, there was lots of cat hair in the shop vac water. The pump got the job done but then had quite a bit of cat hair caught in the screen on the bottom of the pump. I would not recommend it for this purpose. It is however easy to clean and service the impeller.
Based on my use of this pump for 1 week, I would recommend it as a buy for the type of application I was using it for (keeping a basement floor relatively dry during flood conditions). Since there is no automatic float switch, I would recommend the use of an automatic timer to control the on/off of the pump so that it does not run dry.
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@HarryManback46and2 5 ай бұрын

That is a hard working little pump. When building some units that had underground parking, basements and light wells. That little yellow pump puts in the work! Bought it over 5 years ago and still a workhorse. Even with the floods last week.

@bababooey8688 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. It helped immensely.

@JohnMWills 2 жыл бұрын

I like it, lotsa power for such a small pump. The price is right.

@janiscatmama171 4 ай бұрын

Just bought this Wayne Water Bug before the CA huge rainfall. Using it as I type outside for standing patio flood. I Love this pump. Thank you for showing how to clean it. I also was. Concerned about the water spitting out the hole but you assured me it was normal starting up. Thank you!

@dogwalks441 2 ай бұрын

I need it for the same thing. Do you need to plug it into an electrical outlet? @janiscatmama171

@janiscatmama171 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it needs to plug into electrical outlet. I did use an extension cord but it does have a generous 10 foot cord.

@LisaTaylor-Austin 2 ай бұрын

@@janiscatmama171 it the electrocal cord ok while the rain is pouring on it?

@janiscatmama171 2 ай бұрын

I make sure the connection plugs were not in water. I even wrapped the connection in a plastic bag for good measure. The cord itself is waterproof if not damaged.

@nailitdown219 23 күн бұрын

I got this same exact pump, I got no clue what I could have done myself but once there is more than 2 inches of water in my basement, it is on for 5 minutes and shuts down because it overheats so quickly.

@digitalnorbs 9 ай бұрын

Hello, thank you for the video. Is this pump auto shut off? thx

@pmaint1 5 ай бұрын

What kind of timer do you use that can time out at just 5 minutes? Thanks

@nushinalloo1437 Жыл бұрын

Can you keep this outdoors in a drainhole for a sunken firepit?

@corncob6323 11 ай бұрын

Mine stopped working while pumping my basement today. Any tips on how to reset?

@outdoorlivingart Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, I don't think it has any cons, what you mention about the base being below the floor is not possible because it has to have air flow otherwise the absorption motor could not work

@dogwalks441 Ай бұрын

I bought this for an emergency. I have a huge drainage system installed in my back yard and front yard but will the torrential rain their is still potential flooding. I plan to set it up if there is a hurricane or close to it.

@redneckzen 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Wayne, where have you been all my life, bro! lol Thanks much for the review and all ... this will save me a lot fo headaches and maybe even my marriage! ;) Um, what do you think of the automatic version? Worth the money? Seems like a good idea if in case we get another rainstorm and I'm not at home. (Aw, who am I kidding ... we're in a pandemic ... I'm ALWAYS at home! lol )

@JohnsDIYPlayground 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't purchase the automatic version because it needed something like 1" or so of water before it would turn on and I cannot live with that much water in my basement before it turns on. So my solution was a smart wifi plug that ran on a timer and I would turn on every couple hours and just run the pump for 2-3 minutes at a time.

@plutoplatters 2 ай бұрын

my SECOND Wayne took a dump today !! Not happy at all. It was the AUTOmatic one... 13 months old...

@catistrolling7333 2 ай бұрын

What would you recommend for one to leave set on and let it turn on automatically

@cherrybillones8261 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review , I bought this today, but because it's so dirty I open the part with machine and water with oil came out... you think I broke it?

@JohnsDIYPlayground 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, probably. Sorry to hear!

@tombaisden6931 2 жыл бұрын

bought this to remove the water from my pool cover and it barely moves any water

@freemab222 2 ай бұрын

I tried one of these that said it would work down to 1/16" water. It wouldn't. It might have brought the level to below 1/4", but not even down to 1/8". Useless for me.

@colinrobert-kv2up 2 ай бұрын

Use quegee push water. John.

@perfectoaguirre7588 11 ай бұрын

I'm interested I want to buy one unit

@Saltyfishahoy Жыл бұрын

Just bought for my basement, had hard rain and my basement flooded

@mbank3832 5 ай бұрын

Did it work for you ?

@davepetro5676 2 жыл бұрын

It said it go down to 1/16 of a inch saw it a Home Depot today by not as good as my old surface craftsman pump I got 34 years ago that go to a 1/64 inch but with your review in getting a couple of them.

@MadLadsAnonymous Жыл бұрын

Is that Craftsman powered?

@Blehmerp 2 жыл бұрын

Okay but wait.. I bought this for my above ground pool (might be stupid). But the drain leaves about 4 inches of water left. Will this rip up the vinyl?

@JohnsDIYPlayground 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to put some flat plastic between the soft vinyl cover and the pump… like a plastic shoe drip tray or something similar

@PQ28120 Жыл бұрын

How deep is that water? I have a space on a flat roof that is about 1 to 1m5 inches deep typically that a drummond pump won't pump because it's not deep enough.

@PQ28120 Жыл бұрын

Nevermind you literally said it with a measuring tape. Thank you!

@guitarlearningtoplay 2 жыл бұрын

can you run it in the rain? I worry about the cord getting wet?

@JohnsDIYPlayground 2 жыл бұрын

No worries if the pump is underwater completely. Just be sure where it is plugged in is protected from going underwater.

@meritaymeraj2606 Жыл бұрын

I want to now this pump can stay all time plugged.

@TurkinaFaso 9 ай бұрын

No because it doesn't have an on off switch. You can only do that with a smart plug.

@lfm3585 Жыл бұрын

does it work if completely immersed in water?

@JohnsDIYPlayground Жыл бұрын

Yes

@SeanWork 10 ай бұрын

There doesn't seem to be a power switch. I guess you just plug it in and it starts?

@roguepetunia 9 ай бұрын

just plug in and it starts. unplug to turn off.

@davidjefferson7911 5 ай бұрын

Nope ...no power switch you just plug and wait simple

@anotherhuman8211 27 күн бұрын

This pump, like 85% of utility pumps under $275 are possibly not made by the 'brand'. There are manufacturers such as "GP Enterprises" that make a business off of an investor paying them to "Research and Develop" [Make it look unique] pumps for them to also mass produced those rebranded pumps. Zhejiang Jinmu is the other major one, and might have made this one [Hard to tell because some of these companies clearly steal from each other.]