Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 3,000 GPH Oilless Submersible Utility Water Pump

by Wayne

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Wayne 1/6 HP 2,000 GPH oilless submersible utility water pump pumps out up to 2000 gallons per hour with its energy efficient motor. It's designed for use in continuous duty applications, including draining flooded basements, sinks, tubs, or stock tanks, or emptying water-filled boats. The impact and corrosion-resistant housing, volute, and impeller ensures durability, and the bottom suction can get water within 1/8-inch of the surface. A 3/4-inch adjustable discharge adapter connects to garden hoses, and the 1-1/4-inch discharge port provides high-volume performance. Wayne backs its pump with a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

1/6 HP motor has thermal-overload protection to prevent burn out. Oil-less motor design for environmentally safe operation. HP: 1/6, Flow (GPH): 3,000, Volts: 120, Max. Total Head (ft.): 20, Discharge Port (in.): 1 1/4, Volute: Impact resistant, Impeller Shaft: Impact resistant, Power Cord (ft.): 9, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 10 3/4

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009X8O2E
• Item model number: RUP160
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,223 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #3 in Home Improvement > Mowers & Outdoor Power > Outdoor Power Tools > Water Pumps
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Rough Plumbing > Water Pumps & Accessories

Customer Reviews

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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some Needed Info, July 10, 2009

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Scott E. Pace MD (Muskogee, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 3,000 GPH Oilless Submersible Utility Water Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

Some Needed Info

Whenever I see such disparities in reviews, it makes me wonder why some individuals are having such poor results. One assumes that they must be doing something very wrong in order to have such a product not perform as expected. Yet my experience with the Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 3,000 GPH Oilless Submersible Utility Water Pump makes me appreciate both the positive and negative reviews.

First of all, according to the manufacturer:
1. At least ½ inch of water is needed to prime and operate the pump
2. The pump should not be operated if the water level is 3/8 inch or less
3. There is no mention of "the bottom suction can get water within 1/8-inch of the surface"
4. A discharge hose of 1-1/4 inches should be used
5. Despite a 3/4in. adjustable discharge adapter which connects to standard garden hose I couldn't find it listed that a garden hose would be acceptable
6. Do not allow pump to run dry. The shaft seal depends on water for lubrication. Operating pump without water will damage the shaft seal and cause pump failure.

So, after finding a "safe room" in our temporary rented home to have approximately 1 inch of stagnant water in it which was next to my bedroom I decided to get this pump to transfer water to a 2 foot holding tank (this was after purchasing to larger sump pumps including the Little Giant 6-CIA, 1/3 HP, 45 GPM - Automatic Submersible Sump Pump, 10' power cord (506168) which would then pump the water out a 1 ½ inch hose).

I purchased this pump with the Apex 15-Foot Connector Hose Remnants #REM 15 (which was listed as 5/8" x 15') which connected to the garden house adapter, drop it into the water and turned it on. I could hear the pump running but nothing was coming out my 15 foot hose which was lying on the ground. To be sure, I placed the pump in a 12 inch bucket of water and still no water was coming out the hose. Feeling confused and starting to feel that this room would never be dry I took off the hose, dropped the pump back into the 1 inch water and presto water started flying out the pump at least 4 or 5 feet and bouncing off the wall. I concluded the 15 foot hose was to long and cut the hose into but still no luck. I continued shortening the garden house until it was approximately 12 - 18 inches and finally got enough water flow to fill up my holding tank. Note I haven't hooked it up to a 1-1/4 inch discharge hose yet.

So my main conclusions would be:
1. Strongly consider using a 1-1/4 inch discharge hose for good results
2. If you are looking a water levels consistently less than ½ inches consider another pump
3. Prime the pump in at least ½ inches of water
4. Remember not to let the pump run dry

Addendum: Please see history above. On July 17, 2009 I took off the garden hose adapter and the 3/8 inch garden hose and used the Little Giant SDHK114 1-1/4 Inch-by-24-Foot Sump Pump Discharge Hose Kit and what a difference. This little pump was quickly pumping water at least 10 - 12 feet straight up with no problems.
I will therefore raise my rating to 4 stars and stress:
1. Use a 1 1/4 discharge hose
2. Minimum water level 3/8 to 1/2 inches
3. Don't run dry and the pump does not shut off automatically
4. I would forget about the garden hose and garden hose adapter

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Ponds, November 14, 2009

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M. Massett - See all my reviews
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I purchased this submersible pump to replace another utility pump that had operated for 3 years plus in my small water garden. This pump has never been run dry as I have it installed in a skimmer box. I purchashed this pump in July 2009 and it has stopped working less than 3 months after installing. I contacted Wayne Water systems to ask why this pump is going bad. They stated that this is not a pond pump and is not rated for Continuous-Duty. However if you look on their website the RUP160 states "Continuous-Duty Pump You Can Take Anywhere". If you perform a search of "Water Garden" on their site there are 10+ pumps that come up to include the RUP160. I would not buy another product from Wayne Water systems as they have failed to honor their year warranty.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Pump!, November 2, 2007

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FredNeck (Frederick MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 3,000 GPH Oilless Submersible Utility Water Pump (Tools & Home Improvement)

The pool was closed a month ago, and there had been some serious rainfall over the past few weeks. Nearly 2500 gallons of rainwater laid atop our pool cover (500 sq ft x 1 ft of water), and our old pool cover pump had died. The pump arrived yesterday (01Nov07), turned it on and 2.5 hours later, the pool cover was dry (1800 to 2030 hrs)! This job would have taken our old Jacuzzi (or the little giant) pool cover pump several hours to complete. This is a great buy! Equivalent utility pumps at the home depot and lowes are at least 2X the price!
The instructions were also very clear, with troubleshooting tips if the pump begins to malfunction. This was not available with our previous pool cover pumps, which we paid at least $100 for.
Rather than keeping this pump in the shed, it is now stored in a special place in the basement. All Hail the Wayne!