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product_id: 295966946
title: "WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump"
brand: "wayne"
price: "5730 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/295966946-wayne-wapc250-1-4-hp-automatic-on-off-water-removal
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region: Romania
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# Energy efficient iSwitch tech 15 ft lift WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump

**Brand:** wayne
**Price:** 5730 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💦 Dive into worry-free water removal!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump by wayne
- **How much does it cost?** 5730 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/295966946-wayne-wapc250-1-4-hp-automatic-on-off-water-removal)

## Best For

- wayne enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wayne brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Winter Ready:** Automatic freeze protection prevents damage, so you can rely on it year-round.
- • **Energy-Saving Design:** High flow, oil-free pump that conserves energy while delivering powerful performance.
- • **Clog-Free Performance:** Strainer base design minimizes debris clogging, keeping your pump running smoothly.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** At just 4.81 kg, this pump is easy to handle and install wherever you need it.
- • **Effortless Automation:** iSwitch technology activates the pump when water is detected, ensuring worry-free operation.

## Overview

The WAYNE WAPC250 is a 1/4 HP automatic pool cover pump designed for efficient water removal. Featuring advanced iSwitch technology, it activates and deactivates based on water levels, ensuring optimal performance without constant supervision. With a lightweight design and clog-resistant strainer base, this pump is perfect for maintaining your pool cover, even in winter conditions.

## Description

WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump

## Features

- iSwitch technology turns pump on and off by sensing the presence of water
- Plug in and leave the pump unattended for worry-free water removal
- Strainer base filters debris to minimize clogging and keep pump from tipping over
- Energy efficient, high flow, oil-free pump
- Automatic freeze protection within the iSwitch technology to prevent pump damage; Auto On activates when water at, or above 2 1/8 in. has been detected. Auto Off activates when water at, or below 3/4 in. has been detected.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Weight | 4.81 kg |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 15 Feet |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wayne
- **Color:** Blue
- **Material:** thermoplastic
- **Style:** Pool Cover Pump with iSwitch
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.2"L x 7.9"W x 11.9"H
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Item Weight:** 10.6 Pounds
- **Maximum Flow Rate:** 50 Gallons Per Minute
- **Maximum Lifting Height:** 15 Feet
- **Voltage:** 115 Volts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have had this pump for  a month. Worked good at first. Now it cycles on and off when it is submerged beyond the indicated mark. Any ideas..**
A: Your weep hole is clogged. You'll need to take the four screws out that you can see from the top when the pump is sitting normally. Do a YouTube search for Wayne pool cover pump weep hole and it should come up.  http://youtu.be/qMB9YookU5Q. The hole can be hard to see...it's only about 1/16th of an inch dia. Good luck!

**Q: Is the pump fully submersible?**
A: Until two days ago my pump wasn't only completely underwater but it was completely under a foot of hard frozen snow and ice. Now I did unplug the pump knowing that a hard freeze was coming and also had to wait until the temps got above freezing in order for the snow and ice to thaw. But yesterday I plugged it back in and it still worked like a champ!

**Q: What do I do to make my pump start workinjg?**
A: Just plug it in, if it does not appear to be working the water level may not be high enough, the water needs to come up over the blue leaf guard (give or take) for it to start pumping to test that the pump is working just get a bucket fill it with water and submerge the pump, it should start pumping in a few seconds. Also test the plug and make sure the GFI is set.

**Q: I have a plastic liner and then the mesh cover.  So, do I put the pump on top of the mesh cover in the middle?**
A: I have a concrete pool and a mesh cover suspended in air above the pool water.  I place this pump below the cover on one of the pool steps to keep the water level from rising all winter.  I used to use it on top of a solid cover to keep rain water from building up on the cover.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Great pump. Service experience was also good.
  

*by O***R on Reviewed in Canada on 24 April 2016*

I bought this in February 2016 and it was a great pump for several weeks of rainy, wet weather. As other reviews have noted, it does occassionally get clogged up with little needles which affect the automatic on/off switch. The video on the Youtube that has been posted by Wayne Pumps is easy to follow and works perfectly. Make sure you install the backflow valve so that the flap aligns properly to close downward. I made a small mark on the outside of the valve to make this easier. My pump stopped working after about 6 weeks. I contacted Wayne Pumps via their website and was worried when the only reply I got several days later was "call us" - however, when I called, they were helpful. Being in Canada, I did have to send the pump to them in the US which cost me ~$20. However, they replaced the pump very quickly inlcuding overnight shipping. I think the problem was with the safety switch in the plug head, not the pump itself. Interesting, the new pump no longer has the large safety switch and seems to have other minor updates / improvements.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Mad at first, then Wayne made it right.  Happy as a clam now!
  

*by G***Z on Reviewed in the United States on 2 January 2016*

Edit - 3/4/2019:Three years in to life with this pump and  I'm still very happy with it. I still have it configured with a 1-1/4" sump pump discharge line instead of a garden hose. I've had to take it apart and clean out the weep hole only a few times that I can recall, and I tend to get lots of dirt and tree debris on the cover.  After three years of life with this pump, I'm glad to change my review from four stars to five. It's a solid product from a good company.I originally posted a one-star review for this item.  I’m changing that to four stars not only because the manufacturer took great care of me, but because this pump is great at moving a lot of water very quickly if you set it up right.  This is a lengthy review, but hopefully worth the trouble of reading if you are like me and appreciate hearing the details.The pump is available in two versions, WAPC250 and WAPC250G, with the difference being power cord.  The former has a standard three-prong plug and the latter has a large, integrated GFCI plug. Even though I ordered the plain-plug model, what I received was the GFCI protected version along with a note that the manufacturer had “upgraded” my pump with the GFCI version.The power supply to my yard and pool is compliant with current NEC codes.  That is, the entire circuit is protected against ground fault (a GFCI circuit breaker in the main panel in my house), and all my outdoor electrical outlets are installed with while-in-use covers (the big, boxy covers which provide weatherproofing even while something is plugged in).  My original one-star review was based on the fact that the GFCI plug on the pump I received is enormous.  Not only was it simply too big to fit inside my in-use outlet covers (see photo accompanying my review), it was incompatible with any other in-use box design I found on the shelf at three different home centers.I was really mad when I called Wayne Company’s customer service line. But to their credit, they took great care of me. My goal was to be told that I could simply cut the GFCI unit off the cord and replace it with a regular plug without voiding my (three year!) warranty. Instead, they sent me another pump with the appropriate plug at their expense.  The representative seemed genuinely surprised when I told her the GFCI plug wouldn’t fit inside any cover I could find at the store. The lesson for a prospective purchaser: If you have the old-style outlet covers (a flap-style which is only weatherproof when nothing is plugged in), will be able to plug in either model. If you have GFCI protection elsewhere in the circuit you’re using to power the pump, either another GFCI outlet upstream or a GFCI breaker in the house, then the GFCI plug on the pump is redundant and you can get away with the standard plug. Lastly on a personal note: If you still have the old style weatherproof covers around your pool you really should upgrade them to NEC compliant in-use covers. The old style flaps provide no weather protection at all while things are plugged in to them; we all know the problems which can arise when you incorrectly mix water and electricity.As for the pump’s performance, I am very impressed.  I noted reviews here critical of the weep-hole maintenance, but this necessity is clearly called out in the owner’s manual for my pump (a simple procedure). Also, the garden-hose connection port is really a check-valve, which means it has a clearly marked top and bottom. The check valve must be installed by the purchaser, and it’s very important to have the top oriented correctly. I believe failure to accomplish this will lead to many of the pumping problems described in other reviews.  Finally, this pump appears to be a sump pump sitting on a modified base.  It’s true the water needs to get a couple inches deep before it kicks on, but it doesn’t seem to leave any more water on the cover after a cycle than the Rule pumps I’ve begrudgingly used for years.Finally, there is another review here which includes a video of the pump in action.  I copied their idea of replacing the included check valve (1-1/4” NPT to garden hose adapter) with a check valve which allows connection of a sump pump discharge line (1-1/4” NPT to 1-1/4” hose barb). The replacement check valve and 24’ discharge line were readily available on the shelf of my local home center (near the sump pumps), and the total cost was around $11. Make sure you buy a check valve and not a simple adapter!  This simple upgrade has big benefits. First, it allows the pump to move a LOT of water VERY quickly, and it takes much less work to do it.  This translates to longer pump life and probably lower power consumption overall.I am very pleased with the performance! The only outstanding question in my mind is longevity.  If it really does last three years without significant issue then my review will likely become five stars.  A great product supplied by a solid company.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Works great!
  

*by M***H on Reviewed in Canada on 12 July 2020*

This little thing does what it says it does! It light to go on a pool cover yet strong enough to stay from heavy rain fall and wind

## Frequently Bought Together

- Wayne 57729-WYNP WAPC250 Pool Cover Pump, Blue
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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*