Drain Buddy 400 Automatic Submersible Pump

The Drain Buddy 400 automatic submersible pump is a compact, reliable dewatering solution engineered for domestic, garden, and light commercial drainage tasks. Equipped with an automatic float switch, the pump starts and stops autonomously as water levels fluctuate, providing simple, hands-free operation in sumps and collection pits.

Designed to handle clean to lightly silty water, the Drain Buddy 400 delivers efficient flow rates and dependable pumping heads while maintaining low power consumption. Its durable casing and internal thermal protection safeguard the motor against overheating during continuous operation.

The drain buddy 400 automatic submersible pump has 8m of head compared to our Vort Buddy 400 (5m head) and Vort Buddy 900 (9m head).

Key Features

• Automatic Float Control: Integrated float switch provides reliable automatic switching to protect property from localized flooding.
• Thermal Overload Protection: Built-in safety shut-off prevents motor burn-out during prolonged use.
• Plug-and-Play Setup: Supplied with approximately 10 metres of power cable and a standard BS-approved 230V/240V plug.
• Impact-Resistant Casing: Tough outer housing built to withstand daily use in domestic and light agricultural environments.
• Versatile Outlet Connection: Standardized discharge port for easy connection to layflat or domestic water hoses.

Common Applications

The Drain Buddy 400 series is ideal for everyday low-level water removal tasks, including:

• Draining flooded cellars, basements, and shallow sumps.
• Emptying garden ponds, pools, rainwater harvesting barrels, and storage tanks.
• General garden irrigation and clean water transfer.
• Dewatering light site footings and shallow trenches.

Key Details

The Drain Buddy 400 is a 250W lightweight submersible water pump that comes complete with 10m of power cable and a hose tail step-adapter on the outlet, allowing for 1.5″, 1.25″ and 1″ hose to be connected.

It is ideal for light-duty clean and dirty water applications.like draining flooded cellars, basements and rainwater collection tanks.

Automatic Float Switch Included
Input – 240v/50Hz
Power – 250w
Maximum head height – 8m
Maximum output – 7020L/H
Maximum water temperature – 35°C

Applications:
– Drainage
– Sumps
– Cellars