WAYNE WaterBUG Submersible Utility Pump 1/6 HP
- Horsepower: 0.17 hp
- Flow Rate: 23 gpm
- Maximum Lifting Height: 30 feet
- Power Source: Corded Electric
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A versatile manual utility pump for tight or flat surfaces, as long as you remember to unplug it yourself once the water is gone.
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ASIN: B018LRUDUUCategory: Sump Pumps
Overview
The Wayne WaterBUG is a 1/6 HP submersible utility pump rated at 1350 GPH, built with both top and side discharge outlets for pumping water from tight spots or flat, open surfaces.
Multi-Flo switching between top discharge, suited to small enclosed spaces like window wells and buckets, and side discharge, suited to flat surfaces like a flooded basement floor or a flat roof, is the pump's defining feature rather than raw horsepower. It draws water down to about 1/16 inch, but Wayne is explicit that it must be unplugged once the water is gone, since it has no automatic shutoff and will run dry if left connected.
- 1350 GPH, 1/6 HP motor
- Top and side discharge (Multi-Flo)
- Multi-ring suction strainer
- Removes water down to 1/16 inch
Who it's for
Suits anyone clearing standing water from a yard, pond, window well or flat roof on demand, not someone who needs an unattended, automatic pump left running in a pit.
Pros and cons
- Switches between top and side discharge for different jobs
- Draws water down to about 1/16 inch
- Fits a standard garden hose with tethered cap seals
- No automatic shutoff, must be unplugged manually when done
- Only 1/6 HP, lower capacity than a dedicated sump pump
Performance notes
Multi-Flo technology lets the user pick top discharge for small or tight spaces or side discharge for flat open surfaces, changing how the water exits rather than requiring separate pumps. A multi-ring suction strainer filters debris before it reaches the impeller, and the non-corrodible plastic discharge outlets accept a standard garden hose.
Where it stands among sump pumps
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 18 sump pumps lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 38 sump pumps we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Wayne |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 30 feethigher than 84% of 20 sump pumps |
| Item Weight | 6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 11 × 11 × 10 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Flow Rate | 23 gpmlower than 87% of 24 sump pumps |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Horsepower | 0.17 hp |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 83% of 25 sump pumps |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Thermoplastic |
| Color | Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | One waterbug Pump |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Product Style | WaterBUG Original |
| Item Type Name | Submersible Pump With Multi-Flo Technology - Water Removal And Transfer Pump, |
| Specific Uses For Product | Flooded Basements, Boats, Stock Tanks, Hot Tubs, Baby Pools, 5 gallon bucket |
| Item Highlight | 1/6 HP, 1350 GPH, Utility Pump, High Flow, For Yard Garden Pond Basement Window Wells |
Closest rivals on specs
Superior Pump 91250 Thermoplastic Utility Pump 1/4 HP- Flow Rate 23 vs 30 gpm (-23%)
- Maximum Lifting Height 30 vs 25 feet (+20%)
- Horsepower 0.17 vs 0.25 hp (-32%)
Zoeller M267 Sump Pump 1/2 HP- Maximum Lifting Height 30 vs 21.5 feet (+40%)
- Horsepower 0.17 vs 0.5 hp (-66%)
- Item Weight 6 vs 1 pounds (+500%)
Basepump RB750 Water-Powered Backup Sump Pump- Flow Rate 23 vs 15 gpm (+53%)
- Maximum Lifting Height 30 vs 15 feet (+100%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Wayne WaterBUG shut off automatically when the water is gone?
No, Wayne states the pump should be unplugged once the water is gone or it will run dry.
Can the WaterBUG connect to a garden hose?
Yes, its non-corrodible plastic discharge outlets with tethered cap seals fit any standard garden hose.
What is the difference between top and side discharge on this pump?
Top discharge suits small or tight spaces like window wells and buckets, while side discharge suits flat open surfaces like flooded basements or flat roofs.