Wayne RECONDITIONED 57032-RP1 1/3 HP 2,800 GPH Pedestal Sump Pump

by Wayne

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Wayne PTU30 offers a powerful motor and a glass reinforced pump. The 1 1/2" discharge allows maximum flow and simple installation. 2800 GPH @ 5'. Stainless steel fasteners are used for durability and resistance to corrosion.Similar applications to the following brands of pedestal sump pumps , Craftsman, Zoeller, Flotec, Water Ace, Myers, Little Giant, Liberty, Pit Viper, Ridgid, Blue Angel, Sta-Rite, Starite, Diamond, Star, Flint and Walling, Coleman, Maytag, Jacuzzi, ShurDri, Shur-dri, GSW, Teel, Master Plumber, UL listed, factory reconditioned

From the Manufacturer

Groundwater in the basement? Don't let that high water table get you down. The Wayne PTU30 features a powerful motor for pumping up to 2,800 gallons per hour. A glass reinforced pump design offers years of use. A 1-1/2-inch discharge allows maximum flow and simple installation. Stainless steel fasteners ensure optimal durability and resistance to corrosion. And, a two-pole float switch provides positive on/off action for unsurpassed reliability. Thermally protected, high torque motor provides extra power and durability to keep the basement bone dry for years.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 34 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000CQ45IK
• Item model number: 57032-RP1
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,443 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #77 in Home Improvement > Rough Plumbing > Water Pumps & Accessories > Sump Pumps

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good pump, April 12, 2008

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ygkjhbgjm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wayne RECONDITIONED 57032-RP1 1/3 HP 2,800 GPH Pedestal Sump Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

Whether you need just a standby 'in case' or a pump to get rid of the water every season, this will do just fine.
As a homeowner with 3 sumps and both submersible and the pedestal, I find I prefer the pedestal style.

Why?

First, I never liked the idea of having an electrical device under water, there's just too many issues with this over a long term that can cause leakage into the motor or a dangerous hot electrical issue. Second, due to the design of the float and its non-adjustability- your sump has to be about a foot deeper than you ever want the water to be- because the whole pump is pretty much underwater to the top before it ever kicks on.
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However, the pedestal style also has some issues, one is it sticks up as you can see in the image, the motor HAS to be above water, and some may not want to have the motor sticking up taking space maybe above the floor in a small basement- box it in if you like and use the top of the box for something, but the pedestal beats the submersible hands down- the motor never sees water and the best part is the float is adjustable, that means you can adjust it to draw the water down really low- right to the top of the impeller housing which is around 3" unlike the submersible which will always leave about 10" of water in the pit.

I had one of the submersibles not turn on last week, I had to jiggle the float switch a few times to get it to work again, now it works fine, still, I would trust the above water pedestal style much more for reliability and safety.


The other issue with the pedestal is, it is very unstable and top heavy, so be absolutely sure when you install it to provide something to HOLD it in place, could be a metal bracket or stout piece of wood, doesn't matter as long as that is anchored to something and the pump's shaft or motor is anchored to it- even if it's only heavy wire, large hose clamp etc- it's just to keep the unit from tipping over or twisting when it turns on.

So with those things in mind- the features and issues, select the one that best suits your needs and situation, I plan to replace my two Wayne submersibles with pedestals.
If you have a super critical issue and need absolute reliability, install TWO pumps, two pedestals whose floats are set at different heights, just in case one fails for any reason, the other is a backup- well worth the insurance if you have a situation where things will be destroyed if the pump ever fails- ALL machines eventually fail keep that in mind!

Lastly, though it's hard to get around any more, the units have a sticker that says "Made in China"

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars unclean, shipped straight from the sump basin, November 24, 2009

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M. Agarwal - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wayne RECONDITIONED 57032-RP1 1/3 HP 2,800 GPH Pedestal Sump Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought it, because it was sold by Amazon and not 3rd party.
The pump was sold as "reconditioned", but I was expecting it to be cleaned and inspected.
The product received was covered in mud. Looks like it was taken out of the basin and shipped.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would buy new next time, November 20, 2009

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This review is from: Wayne RECONDITIONED 57032-RP1 1/3 HP 2,800 GPH Pedestal Sump Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have have nothing against refurbished or "reconditioned" items. Most times they are a great deal, and it's hard to tell the difference from new. This time is different though. The pump and pedestal I received looks well used, especially the pedestal. It has many scratches and even chips on the bottom. This same pump brand new sells for only about $20 more. I thought about returning it, but it does work, and will only be used in case of emergency. If you want to save a few bucks, then it may be worth it to you, but I was not expecting to receive a reconditioned pump that looks like it was used for some time, and was just boxed up and sent out. Seeing how some other people got pumps that were in "like new" condition, it may just be hit or miss.