WaterBUG Care & Maintenance Tips

[@Jacob_Tribal]

Thanks just got one works great using on pool left sitting over 10 years. Going to use in Crawlspace too was trying to figure out how to clean it shoulda read the manual😅. Thanks ✌️

[@sheronica22]

how long can you keep the waterbed running? Can you run it 24 hours?

[@paulm.6966]

Being as it does not automatically shut off, if you leave it running after water is gone , how long before it ruins the pump?

[@53chieftain]

If you haven't discovered it yet, there is a new model out with an auto shutoff. It's the Water Bug Glow. I just saw it at Home Depot.

[@rontaylor5006]

Just brought one ... Not in a hurry to use it but i won't be stress out when i do

[@Millsonyourtube]

I’ve used this for less than 2 weeks and it’s starting to not work. It is cold (above freezing) but I’m only trying to remove about 2 inches of water. I’m disappointed I store it indoors and performed the first maintenance tip. I plant to get a new hose but this is just disappointing. Is it not meant to be out in 40 degree weather?

[@BigHatBoris]

Warning from first hand experience. Don't remove any more screws and try to clean deeper than the video shows. I assumed I needed to remove the silver screws to take out the pump and really clean the impeller which was clogged with grass. After getting it open I dumped out clear liquid quick I incorrectly assumed was water. If you're reading this after the fact and made the same mistake I did, to replenish, get a hold of some dielectric oil, 15oz , to refill per a customer service response I got.

[@neozoan]

I just made this exact mistake. There appear to be a lot of choices. Did they recommend a particular viscosity?

[@joebojanic1905]

I did the same thing. I came here looking for the oil type. Lol

[@solomonchild3398]

What type of oil? Did the same thing

[@8180634]

How long can this run dry or partially primed? I want to use it to keep low lying areas dry while I'm pressure washing (bottom of my driveway, around my pool) and it's likely the pump will outrun the pressure washer, but I need a pump running the entire time I'm pressure washing to keep the nasty water from running into the pool.

[@SuzanneBonhoure]

How long can you run it pumping water

[@thomasmarshall7795]

Need a new strainer screen gasket.are they available?

[@Greenfreedom2024]

Not turning on submersed in water. Any tips

[@mreketis4]

Why does water shoot through the vents on the side?

[@TrilobitesRTasty]

Thank you! I am glad to hear that mine is not the only one that does this. It's filthy water, so i have to block it.

[@bobcatwelder00]

the gaskets are worn out and need replaced and the impellor needs to be cleaned properly and maitained like any industrial product some people are just not to bright

[@mreketis4]

@@bobcatwelder00 brand new out of the box first use bro

[@bobcatwelder00]

i have been using mine a full month on 2.5 feet of water in my front yard all i have done is replace the gasket once and cleaned the screen and impellor daily 3/4 times drilled holes in a 5 gallon bucket and use the top port to hook the hose up and run it 24/7

[@bobcatwelder00]

tighten the side port loosen the hose to top port till air bubbles are almost eliminated and then tighten hose make sure no residual water in water hose at all or vapor lock occurs

[@justinhayth9212]

is it ok to keep your waterBUG plugged in? if I know its going to rain and ill need it. can I go ahead and plug it in?

[@mikeillgaming4224]

No it will die out

[@jamesbelcher3244]

Will the Waterbug drain a pool cover with algae?

[@53chieftain]

If you haven't discovered it yet, there is a new model out with an auto shutoff. It's the Water Bug Glow. I just saw it at Home Depot.

[@bobcatwelder00]

only if it is pumping water

[@bobcatwelder00]

@@jamesbelcher3244 not reccommended because the algae will clog the impellor

[@claudesearles878]

How deep of water can you put the water bug in

[@AnthonyMiyazaki]

It's not the depth of the water that's the issue as much as it is the height that the water will be pumped. I've put into the bottom of a 9-foot pool and it works perfectly.

[@davidpippin1353]

My water bug will not pump water to my pool up a small incline what could b wrong

[@thehaptiK]

your mom

[@kendee1447]

Can you completely submerge the pump.

[@bobcatwelder00]

yes

[@guitarlearningtoplay]

can you run it during rain?

[@rcw198]

I do frequently. In fact it is running in the rain right now and has been for a few hours.

[@ylavalle4600]

Do you ever need to oil the engine?

[@jl456]

Engine????🤦🏼‍♂️

[@213aps]

My pump leaked oil from the bottom, has this happened to anyone?

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

solid design !

[@davidpippin1353]

Cleaned it out

[@mikeillgaming4224]

It needs a auto off .. this thing will burn out

[@53chieftain]

If you haven't discovered it yet, there is a new model out with an auto shutoff. It's the Water Bug Glow. I just saw it at Home Depot.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Yes agreed. My old sump pump cost $85 in 2000 and worked for 18 years until I accidentally broke the intake screen and messes it up trying to fix it. I bought this ASSUMING there was a built in shut off. I truly cannot understand how these people can make something so prone to failure. The whole point is to NOT stand there and watch it while it drains your whatever. The idea that a utility pump could destroy itself by running on with no water is incredible. So I’m on my second one and even that one has a shut off triggered by heat, not water level. And it doesn’t self reset either. Shame shame.