WAYNE WaterBUG Submersible Water Pump for Water Removal
- Sump Pump
- Corded electric
- Thermoplastic
- 1
- More reviewed than 80%
A versatile manual utility pump for tight or flat surfaces, as long as you remember to unplug it yourself once the water is gone.
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How it ranks among the 10 sump pumps we track
4.5★ across 3,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Wayne WaterBUG is a 1/6 HP submersible utility pump rated at 1350 GPH, built with both top and side discharge outlets for pumping water from tight spots or flat, open surfaces.
Multi-Flo switching between top discharge, suited to small enclosed spaces like window wells and buckets, and side discharge, suited to flat surfaces like a flooded basement floor or a flat roof, is the pump's defining feature rather than raw horsepower. It draws water down to about 1/16 inch, but Wayne is explicit that it must be unplugged once the water is gone, since it has no automatic shutoff and will run dry if left connected.
- 1350 GPH, 1/6 HP motor
- Top and side discharge (Multi-Flo)
- Multi-ring suction strainer
- Removes water down to 1/16 inch
Who it's for
Suits anyone clearing standing water from a yard, pond, window well or flat roof on demand, not someone who needs an unattended, automatic pump left running in a pit.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Switches between top and side discharge for different jobs
- Draws water down to about 1/16 inch
- Fits a standard garden hose with tethered cap seals
- No automatic shutoff, must be unplugged manually when done
- Only 1/6 HP, lower capacity than a dedicated sump pump
Performance notes
Multi-Flo technology lets the user pick top discharge for small or tight spaces or side discharge for flat open surfaces, changing how the water exits rather than requiring separate pumps. A multi-ring suction strainer filters debris before it reaches the impeller, and the non-corrodible plastic discharge outlets accept a standard garden hose.
Specifications
| Brand | Wayne |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 6 pounds |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 30 feet |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11 × 11 × 10 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Flow Rate | 23 gpm |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Horsepower | 0.17 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Thermoplastic |
| Color | Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | One waterbug Pump |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Submersible Pump with Multi-Flo Technology - Water Removal and Transfer Pump, |
| Product Style | WaterBUG Original |
| Specific Uses For Product | Flooded Basements, Boats, Stock Tanks, Hot Tubs, Baby Pools, 5 gallon bucket |
| Item Highlight | 1/6 HP, 1350 GPH, Utility Pump, High Flow, For Yard Garden Pond Basement Window Wells |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in sump pumps.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE WaterBUG Submersible Water Pump for Water RemovalThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 3,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Superior Pump 91250 1800GPH Thermoplastic Submersible Utility Pump with 10-Foot CordSuperior Pump | 4.6 / 5 | 26,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Zoeller M53 Mighty-mate Submersible Sump PumpZoeller | 4.6 / 5 | 3,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| SumpJet® Water Powered Backup Emergency Sump PumpLiberty Pumps | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Little Giant 1/3 HP Cast Iron Submersible Sump PumpLittle Giant | 4.2 / 5 | 587 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Wayne sump pumps
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Wayne WaterBUG shut off automatically when the water is gone?
No, Wayne states the pump should be unplugged once the water is gone or it will run dry.
Can the WaterBUG connect to a garden hose?
Yes, its non-corrodible plastic discharge outlets with tethered cap seals fit any standard garden hose.
What is the difference between top and side discharge on this pump?
Top discharge suits small or tight spaces like window wells and buckets, while side discharge suits flat open surfaces like flooded basements or flat roofs.