Customer Reviews

Wayne SPV500 1/3 HP 3,100 GPH Pedestal Sump Pump, Cast Iron

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This Chinese-made piece of crap failed on the fourth test after installation. It was tested with clean water and on the fourth try, the motor seized and failed. The product was installed in accordance with all instructions, including the "optional" check valve. The lift was only four feet, but the pump can't even handle that load. Wayne used to make solid products, apparently not any more. Do not buy this pump!!

When I received the pump, it was not assembled. Having no idea what to do, I tried to follow the instructions. They were minimal at best. I am quite satisfied with the pump itself (having finally assembled and tested it) but would recommend better diagrams/instructions/directions. Fortunately, the pump I was replacing was a Wayne SPV 500 so I could try to construct the new one based on the mechanics of the old one. It would also be helpful if this pump were advertised as needing additional parts when ordered. I received the pump and then needed to order hoses and valves separately.

I returned this item an hour after receiving it. I installed it, plugged it in, turned it on and.......NOTHING. It's pure excrement! But then I should have expected that. This is the second time I've received garbage from Amazon. I'm done with them!

I'm currently using an SPV-500 in our well-pit to keep the water out of there, and I wouldn't trust any other sump pump brand. I'm on my 3rd Wayne pedestal sump pump in almost 40 years of needing a sump pump. Our original Wayne had the Century motor on it, was first installed back in the early 1970s. Our current one has been an excellent unit, it's very trustworthy, never any problems with switches wearing out, motors burning up or overheating.

The bottom line is that the SPV-500 is a workhorse. I have yet to try a 1/2HP SPV-800 but I am sure they are just as reliable and trustworthy.

I rate the SPV-500 with 5 stars from personal experience. I won't install any other brand, I'm sold on Wayne sump pumps. They are the best, in my opinion, and if you are looking for a very reliable sump pump, purchase Wayne, or Wayne ReliableOne, from Lowes. Wayne ReliableOne is the same pump, just with the Lowe's Trademark.

Just returned this SPV500 pump - failed out of the box. Tested it in 10 gal shopvac tank before installing. Good thing, because it did not discharge any water. Contacted Wayne, we went through their "standard" phone tech trouble shooting questions and had nothing to offer other than they were very sorry it didn't work. They would be willing to "work with me" on "fixing" it, but I couldn't trust this manufacturer. They do not "wet" test before shipping and they stated the they could not have installed the imperllor in backwards. Where does one find a dependable sump pump? I would pay twice the amount for a guarateed preformance pump, but Wayne makes all the "box" store pumps (re-tagged names), so choices are limited. Suggestions anyone?

Got my new sump pump this afternoon. We were willing to pay more for Wayne because it was supposed to be made in USA. It is not, it was from China. The box is clearly labled from china, the pump is clearly labeled 'Made In China' in two places. It IS made of iron, but is NOT the heavy casting promised. I already have two non-USA pumps that have failed and flooded my basement. I want USA made and you lied when you said you had it. I'm sending it back. Retruns are somewhat difficult. I would NOT buy from Amazon again. Rating has one star only because rating won't print with the zero stars it deserves