Wayne WLS150 1.5 HP High Volume Cast Iron Lawn Sprinkling Pump, 1-1/2-Horsepower

Read a lot of bad reviews and thought about sending it back. I had a Wayne pump years ago, that served me very well. I purchased this pump to replace my tired old pump, that I could no longer get parts for. I installed the pump my self and wired it for 240 volt and install a low pressure shut off switch , in case the ditch runs out of water it will shut the pump off. This is my third season with the pump and it has ran well with no problems. It will still pump the same volume of water as when installed. I have irrigation water delivered through a ditch system from the river. The water has a lot of silt and debris during spring run off and when it rains upstream. This puts extra wear on the pump. So I would say it has held up very well. I ordered a spare impeller from Wayne , just in case mine fails. It is easy to replace.

My sprinkler pump came and looked like the box had been dropped. After inspection of the pump looked ok. I installed the pump but it was locked up. After calling pump service and tried several troubleshooting items was advised to return. Went on line but couldn’t get returned until they picked up the bad one. I couldn’t wait another week for the new pump. Opened up a chat box and after a quick explanation of my problem (Amen the person I was chatting with) sent me out a new pump, that showed up the next day and picked up the bad pump! The service and pump was fantastic and exactly what I needed. Bad situation best result!

I brought this sprinkler water pump about 3 years ago (2022) and it’s still in great working condition. I have had no problems with this pump at all, great buy, as I had needed to replace other pumps after 2 years of use.

I have used 'Wayne Pumps' for many years and have never had serious problems with them. Could always take to a local pump rebuilder for repairs or replacement parts. NOT WITH THIS PUMP!!!I purchased the pump in January 2018 for a sprinkler system. Previous pump was a Home Depot pump that lasted for a long time. The pump arrived and all seemed well...a simple installation to the well head and off we go....quiet and great pressure. Work faultlessly for about 4 months.....it locked up. A call to Wayne Water Systems and contact with Mr. Nate Detmer. Great guy....well spoken....courteous and great follow thru. Mr. Detmer requested information and it was supplied and a Warranty Return for Inspection Return Number was quickly received. Mr. Detmer did inform me that I was responsible for shipping charges for the pump to be returned for inspection. Should the pump failure be determined to be a manufacturing problem, it would be replaced. Okay...no problem.....yet. NO PROBLEM UNTIL I DETERMINED THAT THE SHIPPING COST WERE OVER $160.00 Goodness.....gracious.....$160.00 is approximately 68% of the cost of the pump.Since I was going to be out a 'few' buck for shipping, I decided to take the pump into a local repair shop that I have had a working relationship with for many years. My thoughts were if it were a simple issue, then I would simply pay for the cost out of pocket. The shop performed a basic 'look-see' and determined that the motor was 'history'...and nope they would not service the pump....something about off shore parts and incapability with replacement parts. No charge for the evaluation. It appears that the Wayne Pump of Today is not the Same Wayne Pump of Yesteryear. I know cost factors are important....but so is the quality of the product. It is simply not there any longer. It should be noted that when parts or items are sourced from off shore locations, that this informtion should be stated in the product descrption. This would allow the buyer to make a legitimate determination concerning the purchase.Okay...what to do....I have a pump that is under warranty (?) but I have to spend $160.00 to have it 'evaluated'. MMMM...what to do...what if Wayne Water Systems determines that the problem is not a 'manufacturing' problem....then I am out my pump....or spend another exorbitant amount of money for it to be returned.I decided to keep my $160.00 shipping cost and apply to another pump. I did purchase a replacement, an American made pump....national warranty...not shipping in for evaluation....can be serviced by local repair facilities...yep...I checked...no problem ...got parts right here if needed !!!!! Seems as if Wayne would 'out source' repair facilites as they do parts.....it might just make a difference. NO MORE WAYNE PUMPS for me. Also...do not think I shall purchase anything from Amazon that they do not warranty. May cost a bit more to purchase locally...but at least warranty issues are not as difficult. Just my $.02 worth.Since I have this non functioning almost new pump...I think I shall attempt to repair the unit....do not have anything to loose...if it works...I shall have a great 'emergency' pump...if it doesn't....I shall simply have a 'POS' pump....oppps...already have one of those.!!Recommendation....DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PUMP!!!! Yep, perhaps...I got a 'lemon'....and that could be....but what if you get a 'lemon' also.....how much is the shipping from your location to Wayne Pump in Harrison OH. Save the dollars and apply to the purchase of another brand....I have lost confidence in a product I once thought was #1.BUYER FOR WARNED....BUYER BEWARE!!!!!

The only reason I don’t give it five stars is because the wiring for motor is really cramped and the studs don’t have nuts on them and the instructions don’t give you the size. The one I replaced this with had lug screws for wiring and there was room for the flex conduit fitting and getting the wire through. The new one you can’t do that. You have to run the wires through and then tighten the fitting.

I get good water pressure with this pump from canal. Canal water level is about 20' lower than my lawn. It is also much quieter than previous pump. It's like all pump motors I have put in before, I wish there was more space where the electric connections are made.

Excelente 👍👍👍

installed it the same day it arrived, no issues, amazon delivered it, big thanks to those two delivery guys!