Wayne SWS50
#8 in Jet pumpsFull review
A budget 1/2 HP shallow well pump for a cabin or small home with water close to the surface.
Amazon $299.26$299.26
The Wayne SWS50 is the better well pump overall, rated 3.2 to 2.2. The Wayne SWS50 leads on warranty, housing and flow. The Flotec FP4012 costs $49.27 less ($249.99 vs $299.26).
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 Wayne SWS50 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), housing (Cast iron housing vs Thermoplastic housing) and flow (6.6 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi vs 5.1 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 | Wayne SWS50 | Flotec FP4012 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 46 $45.34 per gpm ($299.26, 6.6 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% | 32 6.6 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% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wayne SWS50 | Flotec FP4012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 6.6 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 | 115 V | 115 V |
| Current | - | 9.4 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Thermoplastic |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |