Wayne57729-WYNP WAPC250 Pool Cover Pump, Blue

I am using this pump on a butterfly roof (worse than flat a flat roof) that pools. I have it placed inside a mesh net for additional filtering.I originally tried a pump with an electrical water sensor but after it polluted the roof with it's own oil it was unable to detect the rain water and would never come on again. This pump has a magnetic float switch which is immune to contaminates in the water. Although the ON/OFF depth thresholds aren't quiet as shallow as the first pump this one also has the advantage of powering up in the ON mode - so I have it powered with a programable outlet that will OFF pulse it for 30-seconds every hour. This way it clears even intermediate water levels. Very happy with this pump while waiting for rain to stop so I can fix a leak.

Edit - 3/4/2019:Three years in to life with this pump and I'm still very happy with it. I still have it configured with a 1-1/4" sump pump discharge line instead of a garden hose. I've had to take it apart and clean out the weep hole only a few times that I can recall, and I tend to get lots of dirt and tree debris on the cover. After three years of life with this pump, I'm glad to change my review from four stars to five. It's a solid product from a good company.I originally posted a one-star review for this item. I’m changing that to four stars not only because the manufacturer took great care of me, but because this pump is great at moving a lot of water very quickly if you set it up right. This is a lengthy review, but hopefully worth the trouble of reading if you are like me and appreciate hearing the details.The pump is available in two versions, WAPC250 and WAPC250G, with the difference being power cord. The former has a standard three-prong plug and the latter has a large, integrated GFCI plug. Even though I ordered the plain-plug model, what I received was the GFCI protected version along with a note that the manufacturer had “upgraded” my pump with the GFCI version.The power supply to my yard and pool is compliant with current NEC codes. That is, the entire circuit is protected against ground fault (a GFCI circuit breaker in the main panel in my house), and all my outdoor electrical outlets are installed with while-in-use covers (the big, boxy covers which provide weatherproofing even while something is plugged in). My original one-star review was based on the fact that the GFCI plug on the pump I received is enormous. Not only was it simply too big to fit inside my in-use outlet covers (see photo accompanying my review), it was incompatible with any other in-use box design I found on the shelf at three different home centers.I was really mad when I called Wayne Company’s customer service line. But to their credit, they took great care of me. My goal was to be told that I could simply cut the GFCI unit off the cord and replace it with a regular plug without voiding my (three year!) warranty. Instead, they sent me another pump with the appropriate plug at their expense. The representative seemed genuinely surprised when I told her the GFCI plug wouldn’t fit inside any cover I could find at the store. The lesson for a prospective purchaser: If you have the old-style outlet covers (a flap-style which is only weatherproof when nothing is plugged in), will be able to plug in either model. If you have GFCI protection elsewhere in the circuit you’re using to power the pump, either another GFCI outlet upstream or a GFCI breaker in the house, then the GFCI plug on the pump is redundant and you can get away with the standard plug. Lastly on a personal note: If you still have the old style weatherproof covers around your pool you really should upgrade them to NEC compliant in-use covers. The old style flaps provide no weather protection at all while things are plugged in to them; we all know the problems which can arise when you incorrectly mix water and electricity.As for the pump’s performance, I am very impressed. I noted reviews here critical of the weep-hole maintenance, but this necessity is clearly called out in the owner’s manual for my pump (a simple procedure). Also, the garden-hose connection port is really a check-valve, which means it has a clearly marked top and bottom. The check valve must be installed by the purchaser, and it’s very important to have the top oriented correctly. I believe failure to accomplish this will lead to many of the pumping problems described in other reviews. Finally, this pump appears to be a sump pump sitting on a modified base. It’s true the water needs to get a couple inches deep before it kicks on, but it doesn’t seem to leave any more water on the cover after a cycle than the Rule pumps I’ve begrudgingly used for years.Finally, there is another review here which includes a video of the pump in action. I copied their idea of replacing the included check valve (1-1/4” NPT to garden hose adapter) with a check valve which allows connection of a sump pump discharge line (1-1/4” NPT to 1-1/4” hose barb). The replacement check valve and 24’ discharge line were readily available on the shelf of my local home center (near the sump pumps), and the total cost was around $11. Make sure you buy a check valve and not a simple adapter! This simple upgrade has big benefits. First, it allows the pump to move a LOT of water VERY quickly, and it takes much less work to do it. This translates to longer pump life and probably lower power consumption overall.I am very pleased with the performance! The only outstanding question in my mind is longevity. If it really does last three years without significant issue then my review will likely become five stars. A great product supplied by a solid company.

This pool pumps cover pump is absolutely the best pump I ever seen. You place it on your winter cover and it dooes it all for you. My old pump died right in the middle of winter. I had used it since 2005. I ordered this pump from Amason.. It is amazing. You don't need to worry about turning it off and on. It does that for you too. It is all set to drain any rainwater, snow melt off your pool cover. It removes the water until the winter cover is completely dry. Next time you are looking for a great pump, give this pump a try. I think you'll be very satisfied. My pool is an above ground pool. It works on in ground pool, hot tubs and lots of other items.

12/2021I’ve lost track on how many I’ve purchased since 2013, almost every year. I switched to theLittle Giant 577301 pump now. This little giant starts pumping right away and the bottom tray doesn’t catch leaves and debris like the Wayne pump. Sticking with my he little giant.*Initial Review 10/11/13: "I was hoping this would be a more reliable pump after checking reviews. After installing the new pump today the first thing I saw was a spray of water coming out of the nozzle, I knew it could not be my connections because I used Teflon tape on both connectors. At closer inspection I saw the nozzle spraying from the nozzle body, where it connects to the end piece with the hose attachment. I have included pictures so you can see where the problem is.I called the vendor (Wayne) and they were prompt to answer my call, they told me to process a return with Amazon because is a brand new pump. The nice customer rep said she believed it was damaged during shipping, but I doubt it because the nozzle doesn't ship attached to the pump, so for it to crack during shipping you would need strong telekinetic powers to crack it without damaging the box. The pump seems to be a lot sturdier and well built so I am giving it 2 stars for now to be fair, I will increase my rating it if they proof this was an exception. I hope this lasts more than a season. I've bought 2 Rule H53SP-24 pumps that didn't last more than a season, so not buying those again."**2nd Review 10/13/13: Updating after the nozzle issue was fixed. I got a new replacement pump shipped. By far this is the best cover pump I've had so far. Construction and quality of this Wayne pump seems superior to the plastic Rule POS pumps. Wayne also has very good and prompt English speaking customer reps that took care, and cared for my issue. If the pumps lasts for at least 2 seasons I will increase the rating to 5 stars.**Update 01/22/14. I'm still keeping the 4 stars on this product because the quality of the pump is really good, but the plastic hose nozzle replacement that I got ended up having the same issue. I took it apart and saw that whoever was the company that manufactured the nozzle just spit a little glue on one side, that's why 2 already came apart. This time I decided to fix it myself, not requesting another bad nozzle from the vendor. It is an easy fix by applying a better layer of glue and sealing it back together, the pump is worth buying even though you might need to fix the nozzle with more glue. I've been using it during the winter but unplugging it when is freezing. I only let it run if it's warm enough outside to ensure all ice is melted(usually 40 degrees-f to be safe), don't leave any pump plugged and running when it freezes because it will break.**Update 03/13/14: Steve thanks for the feedback. Today should be the last day of this winter freezing season here in Northern VA, and so far the pump is doing very good. It's worked very well all winter, only plugging it in when temperatures were at least 40 degress. Only had an issue with the badly built hose nozzles. Still keeping 4 stars until next winter. Still my favorite pump overall.