Goulds J5S
#13 in Jet pumpsFull review
A serviceable USA-built shallow jet for cabins and small homes with water within 25 ft, best bought from an authorized dealer.
Amazon $643.39$643.39
The Goulds J5S and the Flotec FP4012 are evenly matched, rated 2.3 and 2.2. The Goulds J5S leads on housing and flow. The Flotec FP4012 wins on value. The Flotec FP4012 costs $393.40 less ($249.99 vs $643.39).
Flotec FP4012
#14 in Jet pumpsFull review
A small 1/2 HP shallow well pump for a cabin, cottage or garden supply with water close to the surface.
Amazon $249.99$249.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Goulds J5S for housing (Cast iron housing vs Thermoplastic housing) and flow (7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi vs 5.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi).
- Choose the Flotec FP4012 for value ($49.02 per gpm ($249.99, 5.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) vs $90.62 per gpm ($643.39, 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jet pumps well pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Goulds J5S | Flotec FP4012 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 0 $90.62 per gpm ($643.39, 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 40 $49.02 per gpm ($249.99, 5.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) |
| Flow 25% | 39 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 14 5.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Housing 15% | 80 Cast iron housing | 30 Thermoplastic housing |
| Warranty 30% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Goulds J5S | Flotec FP4012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 5.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 9.4 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Thermoplastic |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |