Questions and Answers for Wayne 1/2 HP Cast Iron Sump Pump with Vertical Float Switch

A:  From what I understand it will if it's less than 1/2"

A:  We would recommend the Wayne PLS100 Lawn Sprinkler pump for this application.

A:  From the Home Depot app: 16.95 lb

A:  I didn’t weigh it on a scale but it was pretty much the same weight of the one I replaced. Hope that helps

A:  Approximately 22 lbs. Not heavy enough to hold down a rain collection box when there is a heavy downpour (water can float a lot of weight), but probably good for basement use.

A:  20.5 lbs; good unit; good warranty. Have 2.

A:  I don't recall maybe between 10 and 12 pounds

A:  MATT.THE BEAT ANSWER THAT I CAN GIVE YOU IS.MY PUMP BEEN RUNNING QUITE OFTEN AS LONG IT RUNS IT WILL NOT FREEZE THATS WHAT I EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR.AND ITS BEEN VERY COLD IN PA.

A:  My guess is the cast iron may crack from frozen water

A:  Sparky's answer is spot on (beside the fact he wants to beat you over the head with the sump pump). The other answer assumes the pump is running 24/7...it doesn't. A period (as little as 2 days) of dry freezing weather will destroy the pump if it turns on. Consider re-asking this question describing where you live, where the pump is located (inside or outside), how deep is it, how long is the discharge distance. You also said might freeze? Does that mean freezing temps are infrequent...then it might be as easy is unplugging it during freezing weather patches...freezing temps typically don't generate water build-up in the pump barrel.

A:  I would say no because if the impeller freezes there's a good chance the pump would trip circuit.Also float needs to move.

A:  HOW CAN YOU EVEN ASK THIS QUESTION? When water freezes it expands & breaks things!! Heavens, imagine if the bottom 6 inches is frozen solid then more water flows in on top - if the float lifts to turn the pump on the impeller will be frozen in the ice & just stall the motor, after the internal overload trips many many times the motor will have burnt out & you'll want warranty & talk trash about this good little pump when it is only your fault!

A:  No, it is not recommended to be used in a back yard catch basin.

A:  yes

A:  It says Wayne.

A:  No. Wayne.

A:  Rigid Brand - No. Built by Wayne - very strong and heavy Cast Iron pump.

A:  No it is made by Wayne

A:  I don't know the difference between this Wayne sump pump and the Ridgid 500RS 1/2 HP sump pump but I would like to know. It is clear there is a price difference but I am looking for more of the specs. I understand Wayne makes Ridgid.

A:  Yes I bought this model a year and a half ago and it has meet my standards.

A:  I have the Wayne and very happy with it . I'm assuming price is the difference. Sump pumps dont last forever . I recommend the wayne

A:  Storing this pump outside shouldn't be a problem. Hold the unit horizontally with the discharge pointing down to drain any water or pour a little antifreeze in the discharge pipe while the unit is level.

A:  Imagine what if the basin has a few inches of ice in it then later fills with snow melt - impeller is still frozen & motor tries to run - after the internal overload trips many many times the motor will burn out, possibly the impeller and or housing is already broken from the ice, you basement floods at the worst possible time & your made at the pump? DON'T BE LAZY TAKE IT OUT it takes all of about 5 minutes of your precious time.

A:  I would remove it and I will tell you why . I'm not concerned with the housing breaking because its cast iron and i don't think the pocket of water the housing holds would break it if it froze. The reason I would remove it is because if the float is lifted and the motor try's to spin a frozen impeller you are going to wipe out the motor. On the same note if you have it unplugged to avoid this the pump can be completely flooded and the motor housing can be compromisied if submerged . Remember it's a submersible pump . That's the bottom half of the unit. The top half of the unit is protected by the float to keep the top of the electric drive from being completely submerged for any extended period of time . I hope this helps .

A:  I HAVE MINE IN THE CELLAR THE HOSE ITS OUTSIDE AS LONG IT KEEPS PUMPING IT WILL NOT FREEZE.THE TEMP OUTSIDE GETS DOWN TO 10 ABOVE .

A:  Remove it. If the water freezes in the pump it will likely crack the case.

A:  According to the mfg it's 3800 gph per hr. It does not state by the minute.

A:  The HD website says: Pumps up to 3800 GPH at 0 ft., which is 63.333 GPM.

A:  Do the math. As it says in the description, "Pumps up to 3800 GPH at 0 ft." This would be approximately 63.3 gallons per minute.

A:  The flow rate is listed in the specifications. It depends how deep (below ground level) it is. See the specs and do the math depending on how deep you will be placing it.

A:  The website says 3800 GPH, so that = 63.3 gallons per minute.

A:  I DONT KNOW HOW MANY GALLON IT PUMP A MINUTES BUT ITS A GREAT PUMP.MATTER OF FACT ITS BEEN PUMPING 24 HRS A DAY WE HAD A LOT OF WATER UNDER GROUND

A:  It’s powerful for its size, but please refer to specs for the answer. I don’t know the answer offhand.

A:  There is no battery backup on this pump

A:  Sorry Mike mine is hooked to 110volt no battery.

A:  I did not wire for battery backup. It has no provisions for that.

A:  Ours is hard wired to an outlet. No battery backup that I am aware of.

A:  This is 110V and will need to be wired through a converter from your battery system. You will need to have some type of charging system for your batteries, solar or electric.