Goulds J7S
#10 in Jet pumpsFull review
A strong shallow jet for family homes with water within 25 ft, delivering much more flow than most ¾ HP rivals.
Amazon $710.89$710.89
The Goulds J7S is the better well pump overall, rated 3.2 to 2.5. The Goulds J7S leads on flow and housing. The Flotec FP4022 wins on value. The Flotec FP4022 costs $417.15 less ($293.74 vs $710.89).
Flotec FP4022
#12 in Jet pumpsFull review
A rust-proof 3/4 HP shallow well pump for a small home or cabin with water within 25 ft.
Amazon $293.74$293.74
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 J7S for flow (13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi vs 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) and housing (Cast iron housing vs Thermoplastic housing).
- Choose the Flotec FP4022 for value ($41.37 per gpm ($293.74, 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) vs $53.86 per gpm ($710.89, 13.2 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 J7S | Flotec FP4022 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 34 $53.86 per gpm ($710.89, 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) | 52 $41.37 per gpm ($293.74, 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi) |
| Flow 25% | 100 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 39 7.1 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 J7S | Flotec FP4022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pumping | ||
| Type | Shallow jet | Shallow jet |
| Motor | 3/4 HP | 3/4 HP |
| Flow at the rating point | 13.2 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi | 7.1 gpm at 20 ft to water at 40 psi |
| Most head or depth | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Electrical and build | ||
| Voltage | 230 V | 230 V |
| Current | - | 6.1 A |
| Housing | Cast iron | Thermoplastic |
| Impellers | Thermoplastic | - |
| Discharge | 1 in | 1 in |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |