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Bait Sentry Pumps
The Bait Sentry's magnetically driven impeller moves large quantities of water and handles solid debris without motor damage. If the impeller locks up, magnets break free, saving the motor from burnout. This pump design also features an automatic purge which protects against airlock. A second 1/2" inlet port provides a raw water connection to a wash-down pump. 24-hour dry run time.
- Type: Bait tank pump
- Inlets/Outlets: 3/4" NPT inlet, 3/4" Barb outlet (1100 GPH model has 1-1/8" barbed outlet)
- Mount: Mounts on 3/4" seacock
- Features: Includes dual port for easy washdown connections, continuous duty, ignition protected, Marine UL Listed
- Warranty: Three years
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
30%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
- Wears out quickly (5)
- Poor design (4)
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid fisher (7)
Reviewed by 10 customers
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Pros
- Work For A Little While
Cons
- Poor Design
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
- Garage Decoration
- Paper Weight
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
Ok, These pumps are junk. I took a couple pumps apart and they both had the same problem. The shaft bearing wears out due to the heavy magnet that spins at the end of the shaft. The good part is you always get a warning as the plastic covered magnet hits the sidewall due to the worn out bearing you get a loud sound so you know its time to install another pump. In my opinion its a design flaw. The extra cost of a good pump is nothing compared to the cost of ruining your fishing trip. This review is on the 1100 gph and is not for the 800 gph as I don't use that model.
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Cons
- Poor Design
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
The mag impeller wears out within a season. I thought that maybe my suplier got a bad run of them, but I've now ordered from 3 separate suppliers, so they know this pump is garbage and yet refuse to improve the design. Will swap the complete unit out with another brand in the spring (when this latest one quits - and it will.)
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Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
Don't waist your money. This is my third one and every one just outside of one year it breaks. My third one is just outside of one year and it sounds like its about to explode. Will change (with another brand) bait too expensive to take a chance.
Pros
Cons
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
Still pumping, but sounds really bad.
Pros
- Good flow
Cons
- No parts support
- Poor Design
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
- Saltwater Fishing
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
When new the pumps are quite and produce good flow. The magnet impeller breaks at one year and one day... just out of warranty. Because I run dual pumps, I have resisted in changing them out to a differnt brand and replacing a working pump but that is just what I am doing this go around. I have had three fail now just outside of the warranty.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Very quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
Works like it should. I have it hooked up to a thru hull seacock. My only complaint is it needs primed at first start up.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Design
- Reliable
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Bait
- Saltwater Fishing
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
I've been using these for years. I've only had one quit on me. I just clean them once a season and they work fine.
Service and delivery comments:
Prompt service.
Pros
Cons
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
This is my 3rd pump in 1 year does not hold up to any kind of use very poor product
Pros
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
I have had two of these fail on me. There is a small magnet inside that shatters after a couple of years. The manufacturer won't sell parts for these so instead of a 5 dollar repair, you have to buy a whole new pump.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Great Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bait Sentry Pumps:
Great pump!
Service and delivery comments:
Excellent 2 day service to Canada!
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Merchant response: We are so sorry that you are not satisfied with your 1100 gph Bait Sentry Pump. Please consider contacting our Customer Care Department at 1-800-262-8464 to see if we can assist you with your issue. (International customers please email catintl@westmarine.com or call 1-831-761-4800).