The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump with caged Dual Float Switch and controller
Labeled photo of the BWSS100 primary pump pointing out the controller, caged Dual Float Switch, cast-iron and stainless-steel housing
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 AC primary pump interior parts labeled, including the cast-iron impeller, 3 shaft seals, upper and lower ball bearings and energy-efficient Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor
The Basement Watchdog labeled caged Dual Float Switch showing initial float and secondary float, for double the protection
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary pump video thumbnail
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump dimensions L 9" x W 5.5" x H 19"
Plugging the primary pump's cord into the Dual Float Switch pump controller
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 AC primary sump pump retail carton
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump with caged Dual Float Switch and controller
Labeled photo of the BWSS100 primary pump pointing out the controller, caged Dual Float Switch, cast-iron and stainless-steel housing
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 AC primary pump interior parts labeled, including the cast-iron impeller, 3 shaft seals, upper and lower ball bearings and energy-efficient Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor
The Basement Watchdog labeled caged Dual Float Switch showing initial float and secondary float, for double the protection
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary pump video thumbnail
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump dimensions L 9" x W 5.5" x H 19"
Plugging the primary pump's cord into the Dual Float Switch pump controller
The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 AC primary sump pump retail carton

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP AC Primary Sump Pump

Model: BWSS100

Our highest-capacity AC primary pump, the BWSS100, is constructed from cast iron and stainless steel, and includes a caged Dual Float Switch, ensuring it activates the pump when needed.

Product Features And Specs:
  • Pumps 6,540 GPH at 0 feet and 4,440 GPH at 10-foot lift
  • Dual float switch with protective cage for reliable activation
  • 1 HP Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor
  • Freestanding piggyback plug allows for installer to choose 'on' point, easy testing of the float and pump, and simple replacement of the float if needed
  • Cast-iron/stainless-steel construction
  • Continuous-duty rated: Designed with heavy-duty internal components so the pumps won't overheat or burn out, and will have a long life
  • 3-year limited warranty

Product Features And Specs:

  • Pumps 6,540 GPH at 0 feet and 4,440 GPH at 10-foot lift
  • Dual float switch with protective cage for reliable activation
  • 1 HP Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor
  • Freestanding piggyback plug allows for installer to choose 'on' point, easy testing of the float and pump, and simple replacement of the float if needed
  • Cast-iron/stainless-steel construction
  • Continuous-duty rated: Designed with heavy-duty internal components so the pumps won't overheat or burn out, and will have a long life
  • 3-year limited warranty
Where To Buy

Features and Benefits

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump is built to last with top-quality internal components
Built To Last

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP AC primary sump pump features an energy-saving, Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor that has carbon/ceramic shaft seals and thermal protection to safeguard the motor. The upper and lower ball bearings ensure the pump runs quietly and extend its life.

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump is made of top-quality materials, which make the pump highly reliable and long-lasting
Rugged Construction

The Basement Watchdog 1 HP BWSS100, our top-of-the-line AC primary sump pump, features a stainless-steel housing and cast-iron volute for the ultimate in durability.

The Basement Watchdog AC primary sump pumps are extremely energy efficient
Energy-Efficient Operation

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP AC primary sump pump saves you money on your electric bills and reduces its impact on the environment. The pumps are engineered with eco-friendly PSC motors and dual ball bearings that together deliver industry-leading energy efficiency and savings.

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 primary sump pump features a caged dual float switch and controller for double the protection
Dual Float Switches—Twice the Protection

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP AC primary sump pump includes a caged, microreed Dual Float Switch. We introduced this technology, proven reliable in other uses for over 50 years, to the pump industry and improved it by including two floats. Simply stated: if one float is good, two are better.

Pumping capacity of The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 is up to 6,540 gallons per hour (GPH)
Pumping Power

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP primary sump pump is our largest model. It handles a hefty 6,540 GPH at a 0-foot lift and 4,440 GPH at 10-foot height, giving you peace of mind during even the most severe storms.

The Basement Watchdog brand of products has been protecting homes like yours for 35+ years
35+ Years Protecting Basements

The Basement Watchdog has been protecting homes like yours for 35+ years and continues to be a market leader. We build the most dependable, user-friendly pumps in the industry using intelligent design, premium components, and quality manufacturing practices that include thoroughly testing every single unit. You can be confident that The Basement Watchdog is watching out for you!

Product Specifications

General

Pump Category/Type

BWSS100 Primary

Other Model BWT075 Primary

AC & DC Pumps: Duty Type

BWSS100 Continuous

BWT075 Continuous

AC Pump: Motor Horsepower

BWSS100 1 HP

BWT075 3/4 HP

What does AC Pump: Motor Horsepower mean?

A unit of power that indicates how much work a pump can perform when connected to a working wall outlet. The higher the horsepower, the more powerful the pump is, allowing it to move more fluid, overcome greater pressure, or lift fluid to higher elevations   

AC Pump: Motor Cooling

BWSS100 Water-Cooled

BWT075 Water-Cooled

What does AC Pump: Motor Cooling mean?

How are pumps cooled? Most pumps are oil filled, using dielectric oil to draw heat from the motor and lubricate the bearings. That oil is in contact with the housing of the pump, which is cooled by the groundwater in the pit. Water-cooled motors have both more efficient motors and better bearings, which create less heat and no need for cooling oil. The motor is pressed directly against the housing, which is cooled by the groundwater in the pit. Note: A small amount (less than 1 oz.) of food-grade oil is in the bearings of a PSC motor for lubrication, not for cooling the pump.

AC Pump: Motor Type

BWSS100 PSC

BWT075 PSC

What does AC Pump: Motor Type mean?

Basement Watchdog pumps incorporate advanced Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motors for energy efficiency and reliability vs. the older style shaded-pole motors.

AC Pump: Float Switch Type

BWSS100 Dual Float Switch with Protective Cage and Controller

BWT075 Dual, Micro-Reed Switches w/Cage and Controller

What does AC Pump: Float Switch Type mean?

A float switch is the component of your sump system that turns on the pump. Most of our primary pumps use the super reliable Dual Float Switch to activate the pump.

AC Pump: Pump Discharge

BWSS100 2 in /5.1 cm NPT

BWT075 2 in /5.1 cm NPT

What does AC Pump: Pump Discharge mean?

The pump discharge is the plumbing, typically 1½-inch PVC pipethat carries the water out of the house or building, away from the pump and sump pit.

AC Pump: Switch Cord Length

BWSS100 10 ft. (3.0 m)

BWT075 10 ft. (3.0 m)

Included with System

BWSS100 BWSS100 Sump Pump, Product Manual, 2 to 1.5 in PVC Reducer, Dual Float Switch and Controller, Hose Clamp

BWT075 BWT075 Pump, Product Manual, Dual Float Switch and Controller, Hose Clamp

Pump Construction

AC Pump: Pump Housing

BWSS100 Cast-Iron/Stainless-Steel

Other Model BWT075 Cast-Iron/Cast-Aluminum

What does AC Pump: Pump Housing mean?

The pump housing is the outer casing of the pump that encloses the pump motor.

AC Pump: Pump Seals

BWSS100 (1) Buna-N, (2) Carbon/Ceramic

BWT075 (1) Buna-N, (2) Carbon/Ceramic

What does AC Pump: Pump Seals mean?

Pump seals are the internal seals that prevent moisture from reaching the motor or any electrical components of the pump.

AC Pump: Bearings

BWSS100 (2) Sealed Perm.-
Lubricated Ball Bearings

BWT075 (2) Sealed Perm.-
Lubricated Ball Bearings

What does AC Pump: Bearings mean?

Bearings are mechanical components that support the rotating shaft of the pump, allowing it to spin smoothly while minimizing friction and wear. Bearings are essential for maintaining the pump’s efficiency, reliability, and longevity.

AC Pump: Impeller

BWSS100 Dynamically Balanced Cast-Iron

BWT075 Engineered Polymer

What does AC Pump: Impeller mean?

An impeller is a rotating disk that has blades, or vanes, which move the water using centrifugal force up and out through the discharge pipe.

AC Pump: Strainer

BWSS100 No Strainer

BWT075 Removable Electroplated Steel

What does AC Pump: Strainer mean?

A strainer is a filtration device, built into the base of Basement Watchdog pumps, which prevents the intake of objects that can harm the internal components of a pump.

AC Pump: Fasteners

BWSS100 Stainless Steel

BWT075 Stainless Steel

What does AC Pump: Fasteners mean?

A fastener is a component, such as a screw, that holds other components together.

AC Pump: Built-In, Anti-Airlock Vent Hole

BWSS100 No

BWT075 No

Pumping Capacity

AC Pump: Flow @ 0 ft GPH (0 m)

BWSS100 6,480 GPH/24,529 LPH

Other Model BWT075 5,300 GPH/20,063 LPH

AC Pump: Flow @ 0 ft GPM (0 m)

BWSS100 108 GPH/409 LPH

BWT075 88.3 GPM/334 LPM

AC Pump: Flow @ 10 ft GPH (3 m)

BWSS100 4,440 GPH/16,807 LPH

BWT075 3,630 GPH/13,741 LPH

What does AC Pump: Flow @ 10 ft GPH (3 m) mean?

Pump Flow @ 10 Feet (GPH) is a measure of the amount of water (gallons per hour) that a pump can move through a 10-foot vertical discharge pipe before the water exits the home or building.

AC Pump: Flow @ 10 ft GPM (3 m)

BWSS100 74 GPM/280 LPM

BWT075 60.5 GPM/229 LPM

AC Pump: Max Head

BWSS100 22 ft/6.7 m

BWT075 36 ft/11.0 m

What does AC Pump: Max Head mean?

Max head is the maximum vertical height a pump can push water straight up against gravity. It is the point at which gravity takes over the outflow in the discharge.

AC Pump: Amps @ 10 Ft. Total Head

BWSS100 6.3 Amps

BWT075 4.8 Amps

Dimensions & Weight

AC Pump: Pump Dimensions (LxWxH)

BWSS100 5.5 x 9 x 19 in/13.97 x 22.86 x 48.26 cm

Other Model BWT075 6.5 x 9.13 x 15.5 in/16.51 x 23.18 x 39.37 cm

Carton Dimensions (LxWxH)

BWSS100 7 x 12 x 21 in/17.78 x 30.48 x 53.34 cm

BWT075 7.5 x 11 x 18.75 in/19.09 x 27.94 x 47.62 cm

Shipping Weight

BWSS100 30.6 lb/13.87 kg

BWT075 30.6 lb/13.87 kg

Warranty & Approvals

AC Pump: Approvals

BWSS100 CSA (Pump), cUL (Float Switch and Controller)

Other Model BWT075 CSA (Pump), cUL (Float Switch and Controller)

Warranty

BWSS100 3-Year Limited

BWT075 5-Year Limited

You’re Currently Viewing

BWSS100

General

Primary
Continuous
1 HP
Water-Cooled
PSC
Dual Float Switch with Protective Cage and Controller
2 in /5.1 cm NPT
10 ft. (3.0 m)
BWSS100 Sump Pump, Product Manual, 2 to 1.5 in PVC Reducer, Dual Float Switch and Controller, Hose Clamp

Pump Construction

Cast-Iron/Stainless-Steel
(1) Buna-N, (2) Carbon/Ceramic
(2) Sealed Perm.-
Lubricated Ball Bearings
Dynamically Balanced Cast-Iron
No Strainer
Stainless Steel
No

Pumping Capacity

6,480 GPH/24,529 LPH
108 GPH/409 LPH
4,440 GPH/16,807 LPH
74 GPM/280 LPM
22 ft/6.7 m
6.3 Amps

Dimensions & Weight

5.5 x 9 x 19 in/13.97 x 22.86 x 48.26 cm
7 x 12 x 21 in/17.78 x 30.48 x 53.34 cm
30.6 lb/13.87 kg

Warranty & Approvals

CSA (Pump), cUL (Float Switch and Controller)
3-Year Limited

Other Model

BWT075
LEARN MORE

General

Primary
Continuous
3/4 HP
Water-Cooled
PSC
Dual, Micro-Reed Switches w/Cage and Controller
2 in /5.1 cm NPT
10 ft. (3.0 m)
BWT075 Pump, Product Manual, Dual Float Switch and Controller, Hose Clamp

Pump Construction

Cast-Iron/Cast-Aluminum
(1) Buna-N, (2) Carbon/Ceramic
(2) Sealed Perm.-
Lubricated Ball Bearings
Engineered Polymer
Removable Electroplated Steel
Stainless Steel
No

Pumping Capacity

5,300 GPH/20,063 LPH
88.3 GPM/334 LPM
3,630 GPH/13,741 LPH
60.5 GPM/229 LPM
36 ft/11.0 m
4.8 Amps

Dimensions & Weight

6.5 x 9.13 x 15.5 in/16.51 x 23.18 x 39.37 cm
7.5 x 11 x 18.75 in/19.09 x 27.94 x 47.62 cm
30.6 lb/13.87 kg

Warranty & Approvals

CSA (Pump), cUL (Float Switch and Controller)
5-Year Limited

Product Resources

Videos

Video

Learn About The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 AC Primary Sump Pump

Video

Features of The Basement Watchdog Primary Sump Pump Systems

Video

How to Install a Basement Watchdog Side-Discharge AC Sump Pump System

Accolades

"This pump was easy to install. Plenty of power to clear the water out of the sump well effortlessly within seconds...quietly!! My last pump was noisy. This one is a quiet powerhouse. I am VERY happy with this purchase."

Home Depot Purchaser

The Basement Watchdog BWSS100 1 HP Primary Sump Pump