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Wayne WAPC250
Wayne WAPC250

Wayne WAPC250 - 50 GPM 1/4 HP Automatic iSwitch® Pool Cover Pump

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WAPC250

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Wayne WAPC250 - 50 GPM 1/4 HP Automatic iSwitch® Pool Cover Pump
Wayne WAPC250 - 50 GPM 1/4 HP Automatic iSwitch® Pool Cover Pump
Model: WAPC250
$199.99
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Inlet Size

N/A

Style

Pool Cover

GPM

50 Gallons

Wayne WAPC250 - 50 GPM 1/4 HP Automatic iSwitch® Pool Cover Pump


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  • Automatic iSwitch® Pool Cover Pump
  • Plug-In & leave the pump unattended for worry-free water removal
  • Oil-Free Energy Efficent 1/4 HP Motor Rated @ Only 2.5 Amps
  • Pumps Up To 3000 GPH
  • iSwitch® Sensing Technology (2-1/2 On & 3/4" Off)
  • Microprocessor controlled for optimal operation
  • Sealed Thermoplastic Construction For Submersible Use
  • With built-in debris and ice overload protection for added safety
  • Check Valve Reducer (1-1/4" to 3/4")
  • Minimizes short-cycling by keeping the pump primed.
  • Built-In Strainer
  • Filters debris to miminze cloggin
  • 25-Foot Power Cord w/ 25-Foot "Pull To Shore" Rope
  • Prevents damage to the pump cord & makes it easy to retrieve
  • 3-Year Limited Warranty
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

WAPC250
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General Information
Product Category
Water Pump
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt
Power Cord Length
25 Feet
Pump
Gallons Per Minute
50 Gallons
Outlet Diameter
1-1/4 Inch
Housing Material
Thermoplastic
Impeller Material
Plastic
Handles Solids
No
Float Type
Electronic
GPH @ 0 feet
3000
GPH @ 5 feet
2350
GPH @ 10 feet
1600
GPH @ 15 feet
900
Check Valve Included
Yes
Max Head
17 Feet
Submersible
Yes
Engine
Oil-Cooled
No
Horsepower
0.3 HP
Overview
Product Category
Water Pump
Weight
13 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
UPC
040066214973
Accessories
Float Switch
Yes

Reviews

(99)
Wayne WAPC250 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
4.44
(98 Ratings)
5
(73)
4
(11)
3
(4)
2
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1
(6)
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Expert Recommended Review
By Dale V. 
Power Equipment Expert
Review Posted 04/12/2019
This Wayne pool cover pump offers the basic features that most other pumps offer with the added bonus of iSwitch® Sensing Technology and the built-in strainer that filters debris to minimize clogging. Along with the 25-foot power cord and 25-foot "Pull To Shore" rope that's also included to prevent damage to the pump cord & makes it easy and safe to retrieve, this pump also includes built-in debris and ice overload protection for added safety.

This does not mean that it is designed to be left on your pool cover all year round throughout the freezing conditions of winter. It just provides you that added protection should you start hitting those low temps early into the cold weather season and you forget to bring that pump in for the really cold days.

Together with all these features and the 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty, the Wayne WAPC250 gets our recommendation.
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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My Review
By Jim P 
New Jersey
Purchased 05/19/2023 | 
Review Posted 06/14/2023 
All good!
Jim P Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Short Cycling
By Jeffrey S. 
Idaho
Review Posted 05/09/2023 
The pump is two years old and used to run continuously in deep water. Now in the same deep water, it goes on and off? What’s going on here? Thank you
Jeffrey S. Recommends This
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Expert Response
Very sorry you're having problems with your pump. For technical support, Wayne can be reached directly @
(800) 237-0987
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
Features
4/5
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Quality
4/5
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Performance
4/5
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Value
4/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
None
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Pool Cover Pump
By William R 
Oregon
Review Posted 01/02/2023 
Pump works well-would recommend this pump.
William R Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Underwater?
By Scott F. 
Indianapolis, Indiana
Review Posted 05/28/2021 
Question: can this be used under water? Like, if I need to drain my pool will this be okay to use?
Scott F. Recommends This
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Expert Response
This is a submersible pump and it can be used for draining a pool.
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Expensive
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Exactly What I Needed
By John C. 
South Salem, New York
Purchased 11/28/2020 | 
Review Posted 12/22/2020 
For years i've either lived with a dirty puddle on my pool cover, or rigged a siphon with a garden hose (big pain in the neck). I never even realized that these pumps existed. then i found this pump. it worked easily right out of the box. connecting to my garden hose was easy and secure. The included paracord was useful for positioning the pump. it took me a minute to realize there is no on/off switch, but when i plugged it in, it JUST WORKED. 20 minutes later, no water left except a tiny amount from directly under the pump. it shut off automatically when finished, and all i had left was the leaves that had accumulated there. once the water was gone, the leaves soon blew off the cover. It's easy to pack up and redeploy as needed. i've used it twice so far. It seems very well made. I do not leave it on the cover, especially since it's freezing outside now. I'm extremely happy with this pump.
John C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast, Quiet, High Quality
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Awesome
By Vicky C. 
Enfield, Connecticut
Purchased 05/19/2020 | 
Review Posted 07/02/2020 
This product is amazing and has saved me so much time!
Vicky C. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Quiet, Durable
Cons:
none
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1ST WAYNE FOR ME
By Michael G. 
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Purchased 09/27/2019 | 
Review Posted 10/22/2019 
Only problem I see is the back flow blocker, during the winter the water that backs up because it can't evacuate every drop of water will freeze and probably prevent it from pumping water, the pump should have the water back up flap as as adapter that can be removed for winter use. I put my pumps on a heater mat to prevent the area around the pump from freezing but the water blocked in the hose will freeze because it can't escape back out of the hose,this will be my first winter with this pump.
Michael G. Recommends This
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Expert Response
Please note, from the product manual, "When temperatures drop below freezing remove pump from service and store indoors to protect pump from damage due to ice."
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Fast, Quiet, High Quality
Cons:
JUST THE BACK FLOW BLOCKER SO FAR
Verified Buyer
Verified Buyer
Great Wayne Pool Cover Pump
By Michael 
Livingston, New Jersey
Purchased 07/27/2019 | 
Review Posted 08/31/2019 
Flawless operation. No clogging, despite leaves and debris everywhere. The little pump that could. Buy one.
Michael Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Failed After A Few Months
By Graham J. 
Washington, District of Columbia
Review Posted 06/11/2019 
While it worked fine for the first few months, the motor then failed and it became completely dead.
Graham J. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry to hear you've had problems with your pump. Wayne provides a 3-Year Warranty on this product. For more information, Wayne can be reached directly @ (800) 237-0987.
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
Hello,

I am very sorry to hear about the issue you've encountered with your WAYNE WAPC250. We strive to provide the best products and service possible to our customers and want to earn your back your trust. We value the opinions of our customers, please e-mail us directly at cs@sfconsumerbrands.com. We would love to hear feedback about this pump that we can bring to our engineers for discussions on future generations of this pump.

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.
Wayne
Rating Breakdown
Features
1/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
1/5
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Cons:
Low Quality
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Not As Happy With Pump As I Thought I Would Be Given Previous Re
By Leah B. 
Dunlap, Illinois
Purchased 04/28/2019 | 
Review Posted 05/21/2019 
This pump had great reviews so I bought it. It didn't come with a rope in the box to pull it off the pool cover as advertised. Also, I can't exactly measure its gallon per minute pumping capacity but I can tell its no where near as high as it claims. One really bad feature that I didn't know about until I bought it was that it will only kick on with 1 1/2 inches of water on it. So I have a large pool cover that I can't open with the auto cover feature until all the water is off and this pump won't do it if its not over 1 1/2 inches! That much water on a cover that size is too heavy to open. Finally, I've used it about 2 weeks and even though its supposed to kick on at 1 1/2 inches I have come home to find it submerged on the pool cover - not pumping! I have to unplug it a couple times and or move it around to get it to start.
Leah B. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Very sorry you're having problems with your pool cover pump. Based on what you described, I'd review the troubleshooting information in the owner's manual. If you're still having issues, Wayne can be reached directly @ (800) 237-0987.
Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
I am very sorry that you've had an unpleasant experience with our product. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact us at (800)237-0987 and our team will help address all of your concerns.
Wayne
Rating Breakdown
Features
1/5
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Quality
3/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
2/5
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Cons:
Unreliable, Difficult To Use, Missing parts

Product Q&A

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Product Questions Answered by Jim, the Water Pump Expert
Can this pump be used with a larger, 1.25" drain hose or can it only be used with a garden hose?
Nick 
from Connecticut 
February 11, 2018

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